There is a different kind of ache in my heart
although it is similar to the one I had
when the plane took off
and my heart was punched hard
by the gravity of a love left behind
and was stabbed by the distance
that I remember it bled for days
(it still does)
and I remember lying in the bed
sometimes crying loud enough
that the pain echoed in the big house
which felt lonely and small without you
and sometimes stuffing my mouth with the quilt
which failed to keep me warm
(it still doesnโt)
This throbbing ache tonight sways me
to let this longing for you
travel through my heart
into a poetry that wonโt ever be fair
to the sincerity of my heart
which might just die
because it has longed for so long
but tonight even if I wish to write
I find no words
and few that hang to the stars
of night that seldom betray me
are too far from my reach
or they might just have
stopped looking for me
So I sit all by myself
pressing my hand
against my chest
where you bury your worries
while it springs with your smell
(it always does)
hoping that this ache goes away.ย
-Kritika Vashist
I hope that there is a another meeting insight… then the pain is better to bear and actually a motivation to do all for meeting again. Very deep poem, Kritika!
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Yes, Erika. Thank you so much. Sorry for being a jerk and replying after ages. How have you been? ๐
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Kritika, never think I would expect you to reply. I leave a comment as a reply to your posts. Whenever and if ever you reply I appreciate it.
I am doing great and you know what? The quote book is soon out ๐ I will let you know before when it is ready to be launched!
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I’ve been caught up with the things lately. Exams and a lot of them ๐ฃ
I’m so happy to hear that. Yay! ๐ Yes yes, you must. Good luck, Erika.! Your words leaves a lasting impression on everyone๐
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It would be fantastic if they spoke to some persons and perhaps help to make a change or to better something in their lives.
Thank you, Kritika! That book might not exist without your input! ๐๐
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It definitely will. I’m glad I could help you. It feels wonderful, Erika. ๐ณ
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Happy it does ๐๐
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Such a heart touching poem.. Depths of pain. There is always an incurable pain left behind when someone leaves us.. Very well described such pain. Have a good time Kritika..
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Thank you so much, Jackie. Sorry for replying after ages. Hope you are doing good ๐
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You are welcome Kritika. It’s ok. I am good and what about you?
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I’m good too. โบ
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Excruciating. Deep down my heart I can feel that pain
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Thank you, Sup ๐
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Beautifully expressed
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Thank you, Nisthur ๐
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