In English we say, "I'm fine." But in poetry we say, "I need a hug that can work like glue and put all my broken pieces together. I might say 'I'm fine', but it stands for 'I miss feeling I'm not eroded.'” In English we say, "I feel safe with you." But in poetry we... Continue Reading →
If I’m Being Honest – A Poem
If I'm being honest I don't feel okay. I feel like there's a clutch Around my heart, So tight that I can barely breathe. I attempt to cry To unburden my soul With all the gloominess I sense, Only to shed a few forced tears. This doesn't help, It doesn't feel better. The grip is... Continue Reading →
Be Your Own Friend
Life is a bunch of events coming one after another. These events become our daily lives and our memories. Not every day in life is about pure joy and happiness. Some days it feels like life is slapping us in the face and on other days life is all about good vibes. And that’s completely... Continue Reading →
Celebrating My Emotions
There used to be times when I wished that I were a robot without emotions and lived my life without being affected by anything. Without feeling sadness, happiness, or whatever else we humans have. But now, I wear my emotions like they are the fanciest dresses and I don’t hide them. Some days they take... Continue Reading →
The Smiley Girl – A Short Story
Trigger Warning: The following story is based on real-life events and talks about suicide. That February day back in 2008, I was a middle school student. I had school at noon shift and was preparing myself at around 11:40 a.m. Half an hour later, my best friend, Zoya, knocked on the door. She used to... Continue Reading →
The Cloud of Negativity
I know the year I am mentioning is one that none of us wants to remember. But it’s important for this blog post as the events happened then. So we, humans, started the year 2020 with hopes, new goals, and new plans. But life doesn’t go as planned, and in the very beginning of 2020,... Continue Reading →
Melancholic Poem
My words about melancholy seem to be endless. Here's a blog post about it. And enjoy the poem. Melancholy has opened its arms Welcoming me with a tight hug. Once it embraces me, I receive its negative vibes. Not only does it Hurt me emotionally, But also physically. It shatters my heart, And cracks my... Continue Reading →
Sweet Melancholy
If you like reading poems, here's a poem about melancholy. And enjoy this post. Sometimes there is that sudden melancholy that washes over me. It could happen when I’m dancing to the rhythms of my favorite songs or it shows up when I’m laughing so hard that the muscles of my face ache. I don’t know... Continue Reading →
Psychological Pain – A Poem
I will never be the same Even if I never get to feel All the horrible things I feel now, I will never be how I used to be. I may become the happiest person That has roamed this earth. But at night, when the world is quiet, When you can hear your own breath,... Continue Reading →