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Aug 2023 · 1.3k
There
Tanisha Parekh Aug 2023
Her story is the truth
As she lays there bare
And when she goes through the abuse
He doesn't care...
Aug 2023 · 216
who is me
Tanisha Parekh Aug 2023
what style am i?
which genre is me?
should i wear a label to show my category,
that i belong in
that I’m strong in
but i have none...well i have one
i am 'lost'
a fish amongst the sea
a speck in the universe
a leaf in a tree
nowhere to be seen
why am i so mean
to myself
i stack my thoughts up
on a shelf
they gather dust
bad for my health

i am one against many
lost in a crowd
finding my path out
should i go north or south
lost is my style, my genre, my category
lost is tanisha, lost is me
May 2022 · 201
The Decision
Tanisha Parekh May 2022
I’m at a crossroad in my life
There are three different outcomes
This decision I have to make has got to be the right one
It lies heavy on my head
And pulls out my heart
But I have to choose one
Only one
What if I want all three?
Is that an option?
Can’t there be a path which connects all these roads?
I hate this
I hate it
What should I do?
I can ask for advice
But only I hold the truth
May 2022 · 167
Never Ending
Tanisha Parekh May 2022
Why do we continue this endless cycle?
Our world’s on loop.
We gather our coups,
We think we’ve learnt from the past,
At last we try to change for the future.

Do you think before Dunkirk,
We knew it wouldn't work?
Basking in ignorance,
A cycle of wickedness.
Trying to break free from the chains,
Nothing to say to the man
But, STOP.
We can end this circle,
Can’t put us in a block.
The bars only made us stronger,
You can't lock the heart away.
We’ve been feeling the pain,
And it’s time to stand up and say…

Why do we continue this endless cycle?
Our world’s on loop.

Digging and mining,
Working to a certain timing,
Continuous repeat otherwise we’ll be out on the street.
We’re becoming rusty machines,
Desperate to fulfill the man’s needs.
Cogs working in elbow grease,
Fumes rising whilst we stand underneath,
Clouds of black. Can’t dare to slack,
Pile up cold coal into thousands of sacks.
Pull out a pack, light it up to smoke some tobacc.

Oh this endless cycle we continue,
Our world’s on loop.

Does the voice of humanity even exist?
Though we protest and strike,
Standing side by side alike,
We get knocked down onto the ground.
Everything unravels into violence,
They are determined to make us silent.
We retaliate and lose our meaning,
The government don’t understand what we’re feeling.

And we continue this endless cycle,
Our world’s on loop.

The innocence of our world has dispersed.
It’s hard to explain in a verse,
But our youth has no worth.
There is no more truth,
This society is not where we’re meant to be.
We’ve evolved into selfishness and greed,
Grown into weeds,
When we could have been trees.
The solution is in our hands,
They won’t listen to our demands.
We are the end to this suffering,
But stuck in buffering,

Continuing this endless cycle,
Our world’s on loop.

Where is our personality,
We’ve lost our individuality.
No originality,
Confused in the depths of humanity.
Controlled education has reduced our speculation,
What’s become of the generation leads to no celebration.
The illusion of choice makes us think we’ve got a voice,
However it’s all lost.
And at what cost?
I’m saying this in disgust...

This endless cycle is a *****,
Our world is stuck on loop.

The lecture we heard from our parents:
Grow and pay rent,
Pick yourself up,
Don’t expect the cup to be half full because it’s half empty.
You’re a slave to the system,
It’s been said before but we decide to ignore,
And what for?
Once you fling open the door,
You’re supposed to go,
Go through and beyond into the unknown.
But we are drawn to stay put,
And not step a foot,
Out of this circle.
This endless cycle.

We make our demands,
The solution is in our hands.
It’s hard to explain in a verse,
The innocence in our world has dispersed.
We’ve been feeling the pain,
And you can’t lock our hearts away.
Feb 2021 · 191
For You
Tanisha Parekh Feb 2021
For you, I bare my soul
My heart on my sleeve
My skin on show

For you, I tie a ribbon
Where it binds us together
And bonds us forever

For you, I'd do anything
Which you may find hard to believe
But when I look into your eyes, I lose my mind
And brush my lips against your cheek

You're the dream I somehow get to live
A fantasy which is a reality
No matter what happens, I'll be right here
To give my everything for you
Jan 2021 · 205
24 kisses
Tanisha Parekh Jan 2021
When I wrote his birthday card, I kissed it with lipstick,
I smothered it with a pinkish-red,
In doing so I accidentally smudged it,
I firmly planted 24 to mark all the years,
I then sat back, looked at the card and realised I've fallen head over heels,
One kiss stood out from all the rest, I stayed still for what seemed so long,
I'll tell you why, because I imagined it was him,
So I was still and closed my eyes,
A breath, a sigh, I opened my eyes,
The card is ready for him,
I sealed the envelope with a heart,
And wrapped up his favourite gin
Tanisha Parekh Nov 2020
I've got a lot of pebbles at the bottom of my ocean,
a lot of weight underneath,
stones which are strong and sharp,
smooth by appearance
but I am weak.
the rough stones make me hate me,
I wish that my ocean drifted them away,
but they remain inside the bottom of me,
stuck at the bottom like clay.
the stones have stacked,
no wave can break them down,
they've reached a height,
rising up to my surface.
I throw another stone at them to try and knock the tower over,
but it will still continue to build,
lying on top of one another.
Water is moulding them into One
One big problem
One big stone at the bottom of my ocean
Jul 2020 · 166
when i wake up
Tanisha Parekh Jul 2020
when i wake up from an endless dream
it feels as if my life is not needed,
with what happened in that dream
it felt so real and i succeeded,
clearly my reality isn't this,
my mind created a dream to which it was bliss,
and now i am now sad that it has ended,
because it was all make-belief and it was pretended
maybe a world with just you is the only dream I want to live
because life without you isn't worth dreaming

you are in my imagination,
you are a random face without a name,
only in my imagination,
you do not exist, what else is there to say?
I'll probably never meet you,
I saw you for a second,
I have instantly forgotten your face,
and you will remain in that one place,
where I was asleep
and now when I wake up my life is incomplete
i swear no one will have a clue what this poem is about but basically I dreamed about a random guy and I fell in love with him in my dream but in reality I saw that dude for less than one second and the geezer don't even exist so my mind conjured up a false reality. I'm never going to see that perfect man again. can't even remember what he looks like!
Jul 2020 · 139
why put it in draft?
Tanisha Parekh Jul 2020
what makes you put your poems in 'draft'
to stop the exposure of your craft?
it's a nuisance because you think it's daft
but it always holds meaning like witchcraft
it has a purpose, well to you
that's why you wrote it down...to use
to show the world what you can do
it's coming from your point of view

what stops me is that i feel it's incomplete,
is there more to be said in this treat?
you indulge in other people's poems, to eat
and it fulfils your hunger like a juicy piece of meat

but sometimes my poems feel like a snack,
it doesn't really attack and although it's pretty whack,
I do have a knack, however i sometimes lack
what is the life hack to fill my audience back with content
so i put it in draft
thanks to jake mattu, my fellow primary school friend who is attempting to chat me up after 7 years. he is on facetime call to me right now and he actually helped me complete this poem which was just sitting in my drafts. ta jaffa cake x
Jul 2020 · 112
odd
Tanisha Parekh Jul 2020
odd
it is odd
that i have forgot
the previous poems which i have wrote
the frame of mind, my mind was framed
in such a tragic way back then
now it's alright, i seem to think
although i stress, i'm not blessed
but to your interest, i will not rest
in knowing my poems, the truth,
the facts, revealed on a screen
is true
and me
even though
it was like a century
ago
how odd
Jul 2020 · 108
the meaning of love
Tanisha Parekh Jul 2020
love is much more profound then you think it is to be,
love is so much deeper than how it's conceived to be seen,
everyone associates love with relationships
what about the love within your family or even yourself
meditate on the thought of love
think of a central stone, restore your body to peace
if you can't love yourself how can you love someone else
that's wise words, it doesn't only come from me

so what is the definition of love?
love is an intense feeling of deep affection,
love is a great interest and pleasure in something,
love is a ****** love for someone,
L
O
V
E
Apr 2020 · 133
with him
Tanisha Parekh Apr 2020
whenever i look into his eyes,
i see a glint, a little sparkle there,
his luscious lips are soft to the touch,
plump and brown with a hint of red,
his small cute smile lights up my heart,
he's warm and fuzzy
never do i want to part away from him,
to stay with him,
make love with him,
and be with him
Apr 2020 · 118
brown
Tanisha Parekh Apr 2020
chestnut, coffee, mocha
hazel, chocolate, ******
warm and mellow
bass and cello
toasted, roasted, copper
cinnamon, mahogany
ginger beer, novelty
maroon
dark brown
bronzed
my man
Tanisha Parekh Dec 2019
i write something and i stop halfway
it is kinda funny because i lost my way
lost my train of thought, i write something and fray
because sometimes i don't know what to say
i try to continue the rhyme but it doesn't work
do my sentences form any sense because in my brain it does work
but when i re-read and think of everyone else
they'll just have no idea of what i'm actually trying to say
Dec 2019 · 147
where's the snow?
Tanisha Parekh Dec 2019
i look outside my window,
hoping that there is snow,
but when i leave my house in the morning
and open up my door,
the cold air breezes past me,
like a ghost it pushes me aback,
tender to the touch of my soft skin,
the skies are weeping tears of black,
though on the floor the ice cracks,
but no crunch of snow snaps.

heavenly and pure is what i know
about the snow which i adore;
it's light,
takes flight,
from a height,
it excites,
wishing for the snow to fall,
but all of which that is at my door
is frost and skies of grey
there is no snow today
Oct 2019 · 129
leaving me
Tanisha Parekh Oct 2019
you finally came to visit me,
it sincerely felt like forever
since the last time i saw you,
never would i ever
imagine that you'd leave me,
just as how i'd left you,
and i do endeavour
maybe, would you ever,
stay with me for a little longer,
wherever, whenever,
however, you say it's time to go,
all i said was never,
leaving me? i think not,
deceiving me? i forgot
how our time together was a lot
yet my stomach still remains in a knot
Oct 2019 · 126
her
Tanisha Parekh Oct 2019
her
who is she?
where is she from?
i saw the back of her, then she was gone
disappeared from my sight, but appeared in my mind
disappeared from the world yet i still tried to find
to find her, my only friend
hidden in thoughts and memories
remind her, i am still there
there for her, in all her miseries,
but she left, left me behind
i remain, and she was kind
kind enough to take me with her
i was blind,
declined
and said
...goodbye
Oct 2019 · 122
fire
Tanisha Parekh Oct 2019
the burning sensation is somehow pleasant,
the warmth leaves tingles on my soft skin,
i sometimes feel the omnipresence,
the crackling tells me i have sinned,
fire, fire, burns the truth,
in it's simplest form, it wrecks my youth,
one touch with my delicate hand,
marking their flames with a command,
scorched and scarred
damaged and harmed
the fire has me alarmed
escape it how? i am unarmed
escape it now? but i have burned
Oct 2019 · 268
melodies
Tanisha Parekh Oct 2019
your melodies and harmonies,
float me through tranquillity,
your remedies develop me,
i'm in my solidarity,
serenity, i feel at peace
clarity, in one piece
humming, gentle tunes
singing, till the day is through
Oct 2019 · 131
confession
Tanisha Parekh Oct 2019
i have something to say
but i'm scared to admit it,
get ready for the shocker
because you really won't expect it,
actually
i take back my words
i really can't admit it.
what if i get in trouble
i guess i better shut it
Sep 2019 · 132
life
Tanisha Parekh Sep 2019
life, it's hard to describe,
life, take a look outside,
for some it's short,
for some it’s long,
for some it’s sad,
for some it's fun,
it’s amazing,
amazing how you say,
because for all it is different,
and there is always pain,
but it will continue,
for generations to come,
this is my life but i'm feeling numb
Sep 2019 · 119
as time passes by
Tanisha Parekh Sep 2019
as time passes by
i still cry,
my throat feels dry,
you cannot deny
that i didn't try
i think and sigh
i wonder why
why are there tears rolling from my eyes
although time has passed by?
Sep 2019 · 131
myself
Tanisha Parekh Sep 2019
i got that feeling in my stomach again,
the one where you know,
you're getting ready to do something,
it really goes to show,
what your soul whispers in your ear,
makes you shiver to the bone,
it could either fix you or even destroy,
but no one can know,
so i keep myself to myself,
hide it all in a corner,
myself is only to myself,
but myself, i do not know her
she has dark secrets overfilling
it's almost at the brim
she gets ready in case she blurts it out
but finally keeps it all within
Feb 2019 · 595
the earth quakes
Tanisha Parekh Feb 2019
rumble,
grumble,
almost a mumble,
made me stumble,
see the earth crumble,
fumble,
tumble,
the thought of it humble,
but it quakes,
it shakes,
watch the ground break,
awake,
it aches,
it is at stake,
the earth,
it's worth,
the earth,
rebirth,
the motherland,
seen to be grand,
look where i stand,
on solid ground,
but it breaks,
it shakes,
the earthquakes.
Feb 2019 · 210
too short?
Tanisha Parekh Feb 2019
are my poems too short?
i think they need to be longer,
do i not put enough thought?
maybe the topic needs to be stronger,
i don't do what i'm taught,
people may think i don't bother,
maybe i aught?
but all i do is just wander,

wander through my mind,
spilling out my words,
letting it go,
flying free like hummingbirds,

my poems feel like songs,
there's a hook, a beat, a verse
i stick to the rhythm,
i don't know what would feel worse
if i ever lost my flow,
the pattern or the tempo

so i keep my poems short
but they are sweet and simple
Feb 2019 · 207
bleeding lip
Tanisha Parekh Feb 2019
i had some skin which was peeling
i plucked it off, now my lip is bleeding,
it feels so sore though i rub some more,
the taste of blood is not appealing,
all i know is if i keep on peeling,
more blood will spread out and it won't be healing
at least my lips have now turned red,
full of colour even though it bled
fingertips glide so gently over,
stroking softly, it is now swollen
Feb 2019 · 273
don't use your brain
Tanisha Parekh Feb 2019
don't use your brain,
follow rules and regulations,
don't use your brain,
obey laws, show appreciation,
don't use your brain,
you aren't allowed to think willingly,
comprehend what everyone does,
go along with life cheerfully,
grasp their expectations,
assume their apprehensions,
succeed in their aspirations,
trust in their intentions
Feb 2019 · 453
retreat
Tanisha Parekh Feb 2019
i retreat
to my sacred place,
the place where there is no hate,

i retreat
to my closed persona,
the place where i'm hidden from exposure,

i retreat
to my locked up heart,
the place where i cannot depart,

retreat from the world outside,
i stay inside
where i can hide
Feb 2019 · 2.0k
my handsome crush
Tanisha Parekh Feb 2019
when i see my handsome crush
he makes me giggle, makes me blush,
i get so extremely flustered,
it's almost as if i turn to custard,
i melt away at his gorgeous glance,
i look at him and know there's no chance,
how does he do this, i turn to mush,
my god, how my handsome crush is so lush!
Feb 2019 · 154
embrace
Tanisha Parekh Feb 2019
all i wait for is his embrace,
his cushioned chest to bury my face,
between us there is never some space,
i feel like sometimes i'm too haste,
when i see him i quicken my pace,
whenever i'm with him i'm in my happy place
Feb 2019 · 355
infinitely sad
Tanisha Parekh Feb 2019
it is infinitely sad
when you realise
that you're trapped in love
with a toxic person
Feb 2019 · 229
ironic
Tanisha Parekh Feb 2019
isn't it ironic how the person that says
"never leave me"
is, in fact, the person that ends up leaving?
isn't it ironic how the person that says
"i trust you"
is, in fact, the person that ends up breaking my trust?
isn't it ironic how the person that says
"i love you"
is, in fact, the one who utters "i hate you" when it's over?
Tanisha Parekh Feb 2019
her smile is crusty with yellow teeth,
she has green hair with dandruff underneath,

she draws her eyebrows as she has none,
with a grey pencil like her mum,

i've known this girl for years,
we really do love our beers,
she's with me when there are tears,
she's pushes me through my fears,

i know this poem is savage,
like how she piles loads of make up for coverage,

she's next to me right now,
she feels so offended,
but i don't care,
like how i got suspended,

her name is bobbie with an ie,
her favourite hobby is getting high-ie.

and stalking bobby with a y,
is her go to move when he passes by
this was an experiment, i don't know what i was doing but it was lots of fun. doing something different for a change is adventurous. hope you enjoy reading it as much as i wrote it!
Feb 2019 · 261
if i had a flower
Tanisha Parekh Feb 2019
if i had a flower for every time you make me smile and laugh,
i'd have a garden to walk through forever
Feb 2019 · 216
guess what?
Tanisha Parekh Feb 2019
you're a poet..................







and you know it ;)
Feb 2019 · 170
lonely
Tanisha Parekh Feb 2019
do you ever feel lonely?
because i do right now
do you ever feel like crying?
just letting the tears roll down
sitting here, contemplating about my life
i have to stay alive, but what if i want to die?
Tanisha Parekh Feb 2019
lips that won't lie,
love that won't die,
life that won't fail,
together we will prevail,
destined by fate,
we can create,
loving so pure,
how could i ask for more,
just want lips that won't lie,
and love that won't die
Feb 2019 · 274
our love
Tanisha Parekh Feb 2019
i feel we keep on pushing each other away,
our love is getting too much to even say,
i want to admit that i'm in love with you
but baby it's all too much for me
Feb 2019 · 251
nothing's happened yet
Tanisha Parekh Feb 2019
emotions all over the place because of you,
really don't know what to do,
we keep promises and wish for the best,
we're wishing on nothing because nothing's happened yet
Feb 2019 · 166
treated you wrong
Tanisha Parekh Feb 2019
well you don't have to be with me,
i am just the same as everybody else,
i've treated you wrong like the way they did in the past,
the past is where i now belong,
i've done you over time and time
again and again
and now you're in pain,
i'm looking for your heart but now it's gone
Feb 2019 · 404
bruises, scars all over me
Tanisha Parekh Feb 2019
you played some awful games with me,
i thought you cared but then you flee,
you fled away, away from me,
now i am here on my knees,
bruises, scars all over me,
but there is nothing to be seen,
it feels as if it's physical
when actually it's mentally
it's mentally inside of me,
you made me think that it was me,
me who messed up when actually
you are the cause of everything

— The End —