No matter the battle I must be there for I fear you to be there alone I must be there... must be there to colour the ground colour the ground with my life so it would remind you of the bright red roses you gifted me I must be there... must be there to douse... Continue Reading →
I'm going to let go let go of this sombre façade free my self of heavy inhibitions I'm going to let loose the child in my heart without hiding anymore I'm going to embrace the scarlet skies I have gathered enough courage to face and learn from mistakes past I'm looking forward to chase my... Continue Reading →
On some days you are fully there and exclusively mine no solitude for me to be found you follow me everywhere I go like the moon on a day of full-moon Then comes the phase of waning crescent of moon where you gradually move away from me nothing I do seems right and everything... Continue Reading →
On some nights your memories come uninvited disguised as dreams and drag me out of my sleep While lying awake I wonderwhether you also, at times dream about me I wonderon some sleepless nightsor in some restless sunny afternoonsmaybe at some random momentsDo I come to your mindas an unexpected memory?And I wonderwhether you regret... Continue Reading →
A colourful sunset vibrant songs of birds flying back home with a smile I turn towards your chair vibrancy drain from my world I suddenly remember you are not here anymore Fresh smell of wet earth accompanied with the lullaby of rain feeling so content and happy I turn towards your side of the bed... Continue Reading →
It is misusedits power exaggeratedits darkness overlookedand its gift forgottenFor some it is a weaponwhich they misuseto hurt their loved onesor to hide behind itwhen just a few wordscould save a breaking heartSome believe it has a healing powerbut it can't erase memories already madenor can it take back words already spokenor to stop the... Continue Reading →
I am the Stars in the Sky, the second collection of poetry published by Karen truly speaks to the heart. Especially since each poem focuses on voicing inner feelings and emotions as felt by someone battling inner wars and not as a mere observer. Karen has themed the book into six sections; fear, despair, isolation,... Continue Reading →
Your fingers are entwined with mine our hands fit perfectly together the warmth of our joined hands send a tingle through my body yet...you are not the one for me Your soul is tangled with mine perfect mates for each other our emotions conjoined the strength of understanding send a jolt of wakening through my... Continue Reading →
Somedays the mornings are bright the sky is clear birds sing cheerfully yet, there is a heaviness in your heart and a darkness swallowing you gradually engulfing you in an inexplicable grief and you need the courage of a Samurai to drag yourself off the bed and to face the world Somedays the afternoons are... Continue Reading →
In the eyes of a man I make him seem weak In the eyes of a woman I make her seem ordinary Not my fault… Since birth he is taught that boys don’t cry she is taught that girls are fragile In the stark light of sun I make everyone seem ridiculous & pathetic In... Continue Reading →
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