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Bhavani Apr 2023
just like a heartbreak
slowly eating its way in
slow burns fuel haikus
Identifying a common denominator between ****** work situations and heartbreaks—they cause a slow drag on your sadness.
Bhavani Apr 2023
head, body, and tail
for every dark entry
there is an exit.
Bhavani Apr 2023
feelings role-playing
sunny day, depressing night
food, water and sleep.
Bhavani Jun 2020
cold rainy day
thinking about living life
intentionally

the mind, a sponge
soaking up stimuli
I bring into my world.

the heart, a soft pillow
welcoming everyone
even the nasties.

the body, a temple
serving me tirelessly
without expectation.

the soul, an observer
wondering when i’ll come to
my senses.
Bhavani Jun 2020
two worlds within me
one rule-abiding
and the other rule-smashing

how do they coexist
in a world of culture
and tradition

if I choose for myself
i’m selfish and
irresponsible

if I follow the rules
then I won’t be living
authentically

recent conversations
have made me hold a mirror
to myself

wondering again
how do I bring these two worlds
together

I just want to live
my truth without hurting
anyone.
Bhavani Jun 2020
my heart beat faster
as we approached the entrance
what is happening

well it was happening
after years of painting
pictures in my head

I turned to you
for words of reassurance
and warmth

it was too much
the attention, sounds and people
I was panicking

you didn’t say much
but your body language did
it calmed me slightly

it oddly helped me
to focus on the present
and block out those thoughts.
Bhavani Jun 2020
at first
it was just the meeting of
two

like moving sand dunes
shape-shifting
to a rhythm

it was as if the winds had changed
suddenly there was speed
all at once

sending shivers
bolt after bolt
down the spine

then like a surprise find in a desert
there was moisture
loads of it.

two’s a company
three’s a crowd
not here atleast.
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