THE FOLLOWING POEM WAS SELECTED IN WINGWORD POETRY PRIZE 2023 LONGLIST.
even in this modern era,
i still believe and love in old school ways;
resting my head on my shoulder,
holding your hands,
which shows am proud to have you,
going on long walks on the beach with you
under dreamy sunset,
and build sand-castle
as if we are eight year old.
can we delete the virtual dating ways,
and fall in love like old school ways.
can we delete long video calls,
and fall in love again by going to theme park.
can we delete different time-zone,
and fall in love again
by getting settled down in one country.
can we have some pillow fights,
and eating ice-cream after midnight
waking you up by playing the horror music,
letting you inside the house
only after you say the right password;
most importantly,
can I see you everyday?
and breathe in the same air as you,
no virtual thing in between us.