INKLING

A few chapters
in life unfold just
to show you that
some beauty is
best appreciated
from afar.

/kritika.

IMPEDE

My fear of
smothering you
with love
overpowers
my urge to
kiss you.

/kritika.

FAILING

Help me
understand
what we have
or make me
forget it.

/kritika.

SOIL

I continue to
fool myself
into believing
that you are
here to
stay.

/kritika.

WAFFLING

How often do
I run through
your mind?
Is it enough
for you to
miss me?

/kritika.

AFAR

The only thing
keeping me from
kissing you
is my fear of
wanting to stay
forever.

/kritika.

NOTE

If you make
my heart beat
this way
one more time,
it’s never
turning
back.

/kritika.

CHASTE

Hold me
till these bones
of self doubt
break into
flowers
of self
love.

/kritika.

UNBOUND

I hope my absence
buys you time
to find the true
love you always
talk about.

/kritika.