The lights were tinted pink...
Her body brazenly smashed against the wall
His hands all over her
But he was just *one of those other guys...

Her mind a blank sheet of paper
Merely awaiting the pay check at the end
She said words she didn't want to say
She did things she didn't like to do

The door slammed shut as he left
And tears rolled down her abused cheeks
Her phone buzzed one time
His name beautifully popped up on the screen

"I'm at the door."

The lights were tinted pink....*
As she let him in
He held her tight in his arms
Whispering gently

"Let's pack your bags. You're leaving with me."

The lights were tinted pink...
Her heels knocked over messily across the floor
Her skimpy dress thrown at the tail of the bed
Her bare body revealing wild prints

She hugged her knees to her chest
A cigarette in her fingers
Her long hair frizzled and tangled
And she watched as he started to stir

She pushed herself off the bed
Sloppily, she stumbled to the bathroom
But he caught her in his arms
Her phone started to buzz with random names

"Let go."

The lights were tinted pink...*
*As he released her
Back into the wild
Where she knew and he thought she belonged
In the most crazy and wrecked nights

"I can't be bought
But I can be stolen with a glance
I am worthless to one
But priceless to two
What am I?"

My breath froze in place
And time stood still
As he waited

Hazel hues quivered
Soft as ever
Gentle and meek
A smile formed with all strength

"It's love."
I answered.

He nodded with a smile
Taking a glance
And I was pampered by his gaze
His sight in place

"Exactly."*
He said.

She walks for a bit more, before turning around.
She saw the bits and pieces, floating aimlessly.
She watched them piece themselves together, and she sighed.
She smiled, a solemn one.
She picked up one of the puzzles and...
Flashbacks!
A single tear rolled down her cheek as she laughed to herself.
For she knew this was her personal playground,
And she will never want to leave.
Not anymore.

The wind blows
Wildly, yet gently
Like your kisses
In the darkest nights

The music plays
Upbeat, then slowly
Like your touches
Under the starry sky

My head spins
Filled with adrenaline
Like when you come close
Behind closed eyes

*My heart races
Clearly intoxicated
Like when I look at you
Every single time

You knew me
Like how you knew those little things
The dynamics of the world
The itsy bitsy twirls

You knew me
Like how you knew the stars
How they would align spectacularly
Keeping the moon company

You knew me
Like how you knew words
Churning rhymes and stories
Lines so melodious to the heart

You know me**
Almost like telepathy
As you sing my favourite songs
And draw the views I love

She knocked on the door
Gently
The silence creeping in
Slowly

He opened the door
Widely
The gaze shared
Insanely

She gave him a hug
Tightly
Their love radiated
*Abundantly

The dark sky whistles a midnight tune
The breeze caressing her cheeks
Her cigarette burning in between her fingers
As she started to sing

She sang songs
That reminded her of you
Flaming youthful emotions
Sincere and true

A single tear trails gently down her face
As she whispers the line
To the midnight sky

*I miss you...

A word too strong to contain its own promise
Yet a gift so mighty
A word too vulnerable to face another
Yet willingly we send forth

A word which holds ultimate significance
Never to be used so easily
A word that carries the universe
Packaged so nicely

Where would this word stand in reality?
Does anyone believe in it?
Is it...
Kindness
Soft-heartedness
Naivety...
...Or just plain stupidity?

Dips of sweet chocolate
Like sugary words said so much
The start of the sketch
With you in my heart

Dip by dip
Stroke by stroke
A clear heart written on the plate
With the remains of the chocolate fondue
**As I think of you

Various conflicts
Under similar pain
The wrenching in the heart
Unable to explain

Gazes of understanding
Wordless dialogues
Taking nothing for granted
A mind filled with complicated thoughts

Watery hues
Breathless chokes
Tonight, my dear
*I'll still hold you close

As the theme park gate opens
Sounds of excitement filled the compound
Little children, teenagers, grown ups
Crowding the lines to rides and snack bars

Joyful chatters
Nonstop laughters
Screams of thrill
Cheeky giggles

I go in circles to bring joy
Especially when I stop for the ones at the highest point
The smiles on their faces
Feeling like they are on the top of the world

Yet...

A lone stranger wanders around
Climbed into one of the pods
Locked himself in there
His eyes watching the scenery blankly

Tears started rolling down his cheeks
Meekly, gently, discreetly
But I see it
I feel the droplets
As it drips almost too carefully..

I felt his pain
The sadness within
So maybe...
Just maybe...
The peak would comfort him
It will give the best view
I'll provide it

But...

The round will have to end
I'll have to bring him back down to the ground
And he will have to return home

Please...
Can we go for another round?
Just one more...
So I could show him that view that I can provide
Just one more time...
Even if his tears would rust me
Or even if it means he still has to leave
At least I know
And I'll remember

*I've made him happy

Found a gem
In the deep blue ocean
Took it home with me
Fell in love
With its ruby red charm

Bonded it to a string
Wore it for a necklace
Had it close to my heart
Feeling it's icy cold texture
Sometimes...
It's gentle flames of warmth

Under a starry night sky
A hot coffee in my hand
A cooling breeze accompanies me
Clutching it tight
Always admiring its beauty

Got a phone call one day
Removed it from my neck
Held it in my hand
Driving down lanes
To another place

Handed it over
My heart sank
What I've realised was that
It was never mine
And people told me lies

*Finders aren't always keepers

Supposedly**
Reality behaves
And listens to my wayward mind
How nice would it be
To have these dreams come alive

Silence became dominant
As night falls upon me
Your voice whispers
In the memories of you and me

Constant chaos in a single mind
Massive noises and disordered voices
Cloudy, dark, misty thoughts
Filled into a weakened being

Screams of tension
Shouts for help
Listen to their breaths
Feed them profusely with negativity
Hear their every...
SCREAM
SHOUT
ESCALATION
AMPLIFICATION
AMPLIFY..
US!

Just then
He held her close
Whispered softly
Gently...
Carefully...
And she breathed with ease..

*For his love roared louder than her demons

An ordinary girl
In the reflection she sees
Playing roles accordingly
Facades to please society

Never thought she would matter
Or even cause a stir
Because she had always been told
You are a wallflower

Never saw her own beauty
Never could believe
Because she had always been made to feel
You are not worth it

But it was her labelled flaws
That he saw as attractive features
That was when she started to truly think
*You are a beautiful creature

If there be a choice given...
Which would you prefer?
What would you choose?

I would rather...
The rain than the sun
The dark than the light
Happiness than money
Freedom than anything else

Love than feel nothing
Hurt than emptiness
Ask me again...

It will still be
You than not knowing at all

Insanity strikes
At midnight
When the sun is down
And strength is nullified

Vulnerability strikes
At midnight
When the moon is full
And remains the only source of light

Sounds tend to amplify
At midnight
*Like your heartbeat, for example
It's my favorite lullaby
And as I reminisce it in the dark
When I miss you
It gets louder every time

Silent and gentle
Harmless and kind
The soft-hearted of the pack

And they casually forgot
That she was still one of them
They only remembered
When she finally grew up...

...and roared with all her might.

Miraculous, but probably reckless
Beautiful, yet sometimes dangerous
Magical, yet at times, filled with illusions
A bed of roses, hiding prickly thorns
Unconditional, but with misted expectations

*But with him,
She knew...
It was...
Miraculous
Beautiful
Magical
A bed of roses
And most importantly
Unconditional

                                                             ...That was all to it

He looked at her with a smile

Something raced inside for a while

That was when
She realised

Her heart was already *his

So
One fine day

He told a joke
She laughed

That was how
They
Both
**Fell in love

A heart
That needs a break
But the harsh truth is
That it just somehow
Keeps
getting
**broken

The cold plays a simple symphony
A perfect season for cuddly jackets and woolly gloves
Skin tight jeans and knee high boots
And knitted scarfs made from tender careful hands

Light weight make up that stays in tact
Kissable lips always stay perfect
A warm cup of coffee in hand
Music playing through headsets

Sights caught in between the falling snow
Brown hues whispering cheerful greetings
An embrace of warmth from body heat
Hearing that familiar heartbeat

Take a step forward
Hold my hand
Interlacing fingers
Glances of sparks

Pull me close
Hold me in your arms
One foot at a time
Flow with this melody in us

Take the lead
Satisfy the rhythm
Gazes interlock now
Inseparable touch

Matching choreography
Synchronising heartbeats
Twirl me around once
So I could fall back into your embrace

Your hands in mine
Not letting go
Keep me by your side
So you don't have to feel cold

Cuddle closer
The music is still playing
For this moment
Right now
This dance
Is worth *everything

Give me a word
Write me a prompt
See what I may do with it
Let's see where it goes

Fulfilment ahead I hope
Smiles formed behind keyboards
Be a part of my poetry
Join me in my rhythmic songs

Share with me your little thoughts
Another round of a brainstorm
Let's make a bond

twinkle twinkle, my little star
hold my hand, let's run far
tell me soothing bedtime stories
embrace me through infinite mornings

Running through a day
Chatters of many discussions
Thoughts dashing in and out
Solving problems and getting work done

*Then it's like...
Time slowing down for a bit
To make space for you
Little grand entrances
Filling my head with sweetness
Happy memories
And little imaginations

And I look forward
To the times when I'm doing nothing at all
Then I'll put you in my spotlight
When I can think about only you
And smile to myself
Unknowingly

You being my favourite daydream...



Make that
my new
number one
hobby...

It's a bright morning
That greets his day
He looks out the window
And watches the radiant sun

He admires it
Attracted to her glorious shine
Blinded in all effects
Yet still unable to pull away

The heat burns his skin
But he loves it
Being in the sun
It makes him happy

The sun goes down
Bidding her farewell
Leaving him solemn
Broken and shattered

The moon comes up
Greeting him with a soothing embrace
Peaceful and gentle
A light that guides him in darkness

She brings a cooling breeze
To comfort his painful nights
Even if she would be clouded
By grey clouds at times

She watches over him
Like a guardian angel
Singing a soft lullaby
To send him into a slumber

Morning came
It starts all over again
The burning sun in the spotlight
The gentle moon awaits her turn

And she will always wait for the moment
When he enjoys the night more than day
Then she will never be overshadowed
She will take her very own...
...center stage.

Chatters under shimmering chandeliers
The females all made up beautifully
The males dressed to a tee
Wine glasses clinking gently

Her wavy hair flowed
Framing her face nicely
Her lips with a gentle tint of pink
Her hazel eyes scanning the scene nervously

Everyone complimented her rare femininity
Often not seen on usual days
People said
Behind those casual boyish clothes
Hid such a tender beauty

She smiled thankfully
However, unable to focus
For she was waiting to see
The one she dressed up for so zealously

There he was...
Decked in a handsome suit
His tie so neat
His hair styled the way she loved it
The smile he wore on his face
Ever more charming

Her heels clicked carefully
As she walked closer to him
Her heart raced
As the music played a slow melody...


*She saw his hand, reaching out
But it wasn't for her...
It was for another...
The girl he dances with, every day
No matter what

As the dance started
The chandelier lights dimmed
Like her heart
And she left the ballroom
Never turning back

Why let the world ascend?
When it's going to descend anyway...

Why lay out tales of happiness?
When they are going to twist into agony...

Why create dreams?
When it's just nightmares that haunt after...

Why make all those efforts?
When they are going to seem like pretence?

Why make promises?
When they just keep getting broken...

Why have a universe?
When it's filled with horror of beings...

Stop smiling at me
If you don't mean it...

Stop giving me everything
*If you are just going to take it away from me...