To Be Loved?

by Wanjiku Njuguna

I no longer sigh at the turn of a new month,
It is neither the start nor the end.
I no longer smile when they ask me out,
It is neither heart-warming nor heart breaking.
I no longer bother to answer,
It is neither arrogance nor desperation.
I no longer weep myself to sleep,
It’s neither soothing nor edifying.

For I have learnt along the way,
To be loved…..and to be left!

04-Mar-2012

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Comments on this Poem

A well written poem. You use the same scheme before the finale, but it doesn't bother the flow. The ending is very strong.

Daniel
27-Apr-2012 00:11 AM

Such words are white marbles of nostalgia and pessimism-I LOVE to read them.

prafulla sahu
04-Mar-2012 21:55 PM

beautiful poem!

plasticpoet
04-Mar-2012 20:28 PM

very touchy!!

Rupradha
04-Mar-2012 13:48 PM