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Caged Sky

Noted Nest

Updated: Oct 2, 2024

By Harivarshine



There’s no room for heart-to-heart,

The change of tone fuels the flame;

The joyful conversation starts

But it never stays the same

They ask me what I like

My answer is not what they want 

My heart can’t take the strike

But it’s hard to miss the subtle taunt;

The lonely times are a blessing,

My heartbeat doesn’t skyrocket

They can’t keep me guessing and

My words are not calculated;

In a group, I don’t have any control

I am whole when I’m on my own

I yearn for a listening soul

But still feel at peace alone;

Our lives are so intertwined

Escaping is not an option

I’m unable to leave this life behind

I wish it came with a caution;

I was given an empty canvas,

Shown all the colors

But the painting isn’t mine

I take the brush, there’s a hand on my own, and I hear a whisper,

“Oh darling, won’t you listen to the one who loves you?”


By Harivarshine




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murugeesan k.m
murugeesan k.m
Jul 09, 2024

Very nice!

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Sri Sanchana 1
Sri Sanchana 1
Jul 07, 2024

One of the best poems I've read

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Varshinee Nehru
Varshinee Nehru
Jul 05, 2024

Brilliant choice of words..

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