THE FOLLOWING POEM WAS SELECTED IN WINGWORD POETRY PRIZE 2023 LONGLIST.

In my darkest phase of life to my brightest days of life,

You always set an example that non living things can also bring you back to life

Thank you for listening my secrets quietly

And keeping all my first a sly

Because you know your chica is already so shy

You became a graveyard of memories after surviving the greatest pain and grief with me

Yet a person like a fortress but fragile you can be

Wiping my tears with your soft caress

And being a perfect epitome on my mattress

You are not only my pillow but Sometimes you act as the willow..why?

By Tendering me with all your grace

And helping me to avoid everything which I crave

And when I embrace you tightly

And all with your warmth you accept me quietly

You are not only my headset but you always put my soul at pace