love
-
Don’t Stay Small, Take Your Space
Hello, hope you’re doing well! I’m excited about finally self-publishing my poetry book online :)) A collection of poems on the themes of identity, existence, home, love and change— it explores the inner world and the outerworld of human nature. ‘Don’t Stay Small’ is a reminder to keep claiming and reclaiming your power. This book… Read more
-
Forty Rules of Love by Elif Shafak
What an unexpected storyline really. That’s all the spoiler I will give you. I was quite happy reading the book. I did not pick it up for a very long time thinking it will be just another love story and I wasn’t doing love stories at that time. I wanted to take a break from… Read more
-
Could You Romance Me Like I Do?
~ Could you romance me like I do? when I wake up in a good mood like I was the sun and the moon gold silver lighting up my room the mirror reflecting my truth my love reaching my eyes, shining bright, smiling through I tuck my hair softly at the back of my ear… Read more
-
I Love The Way I Feel In Love
~ You don’t know that you are etched in my soul maybe you do, maybe I do too— we both do I honestly never thought that I’d be blessed with this kind of love— your kind— like the fresh air up high, carrying cool mist type Nothing so gentle touched my skin caught my attention… Read more
-
Love Is Courageous
~ Autumn is here,winter is on its waysome love stayssome fades away I will wait to bloom againwith my heart on my sleeveor my throat, thighs or feet whether you choose to leaveor stay— my love will emanatein all seasons just the same come as you are,be it in october or maybeneath it all my… Read more
-
Love Is Love And A Game Is A Game
~ I conform to the old schoolof love that makes me movefeel my heartbeat grooveto a melody between me and you I rebel when the adrenaline crasheslike the movies lied about the magicthe absenteeism in your courtship a temple built but you forget to worship? I call for you, I wait for a light to shownot… Read more
-
Burrata Cheese
~ Overburnt caramel on my vanilla cheesecake,that’s what love tastes like to my palate and even before I put it to my lipsthe aroma of the sauce floats up my nostrils and I knew my gut couldn’t digest it; I took a spoon to investigate stillheld it up in front of my eyes— scrutinizingthat overburnt caramel– clearly… Read more
-
The Madness Of My Heart
The post reflects on the intensity of first love, describing feelings of excitement and longing. It captures the butterflies, the joy of intimacy, and the pain of separation. It reveals a journey from deep affection to healing, culminating in a desire for the lost passion to return. Read more
-
Heart On My Sleeve: Poetry Mix
A set of original, experimental poems using movement, music and dramatic elements in their performance. You can watch, listen and read them. Srishtika’s poetry is also available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and YouTube. Read more