Yes, I'm not the prettiestGirl you have ever laidYour eyes uponOr ever will.I know.Yes, my eyes are notDoe-shaped orSea-blue orBatted with thick lashes.I know.Yes, so are the otherParts on meNo real causeFor poetry.I know.Yes, I have seenWhat beauty looks likeAs it didOn my best friend.I know.Yes, I have heardHow compliments sound likeAs they didWhenever my [...]
Tag: Body
Am I Fat?
"Am I fat?" she asked. "No baby, you are just fluffy," he replied. "Come on, am I fat?" she asked again showing him her side profile. "Sweetie, you are my lovable big hugger," he replied. "But am I fat?" she asked a third time. "Honey, you make my world go round," he replied. She smiled, [...]
Perfect
If I were perfect, I would know Exactly what to say. But I bumble for words. If I were perfect, I would do Everything just right. But I make many mistakes. If I were perfect, I would treat Everyone just as they deserve. But I muddle up all systems. If I perfect, I would succeed [...]
Attraction
Sometimes, attraction happens Through the eyes. That tiny twinkle In a sea of green. That searing spark In a bed of charcoal. Sometimes, attraction happens Through the voice. That rough undertone In a baritone. That velvety texture In a soft sound. Sometimes, attraction happens Through a laugh. That child-like candour In a heartfelt expression. That [...]
Barefoot on Grass
Once in a while, Take off those sneakers, Take off those socks, To step barefoot on the grass. Allow it to touch your soles. Allow its tips To gently tingle them, To quietly relax them. Once in a while, Break down the barriers Between nature and you, To step out of your bubble. Allow yourself [...]
Long Dress, Short Dress
Long dress, short dress, Such a fuss about the length! So much that one is judged by it, One is labelled by it. Wear a short dress And it's a "call for attention," As interpreted by they who love to gawk Or they who can't themselves carry it off. Wear a long dress And transcend [...]
Love Your Body
Fat, thin, fair, dark, short, tall, proportionate, disproportionate or whatever kind of body you have, LOVE it! For as long as you are healthy and not popping pills for some serious disorder or worse still, in the hospital, you are fine. Trust me, you are! The very fact that you have enough time and opportunity [...]
The Bed Calls
Sitting in the room's center, It makes a pretty picture. Nothing matters inside the room's walls, Once the bed calls. Know that weary day, When you've made too much hay? The body aches to hear The bed's call just near. That soft, sweet voice Asking to make a choice, To leave the day's work behind [...]
To be a Woman
So what is it like To be a woman? If anything, I'll be honest. It's tough, very very tough. To be a living, breathing person But to be eyed as Just another object for gratification Is tough. To have an avalanche of Emotions, opinions and plans But to keep them all bottled up Is tough. [...]
The Most Beautiful of All
Mirror, Mirror on the wall! Who is the most beautiful of all? Remember the above lines that Snow White's evil stepmother used to ask her magic mirror every now and then? So who do you think is the most beautiful? Is it the love of your life or someone you know or you yourself?? I [...]
An Author You'll Remember 