One Day
by Shreya Vijay
More often than not I’m asked,
Why I always carry a paper & pen, as if hiding behind a mask?
Why do I always write more than I speak?
What secrets am I hiding in these pens’ streaks?
Well, I have a library for a heart, ink runs through my veins
I’ve got a set of typewriters embedded in my brains.
You’ve met me? Good for you,
There’s a high chance I’ve written something about you too.
The bookshelves in my library are overflowing,
With the stacks of manuscripts & books I’ve been storing.
I have a shelf dedicated to each phase of my life,
They contain stories of my love, stories of my strife.
I’ve penned tales about people I’ve met,
Some were my greatest blessings, some my humiliating regrets.
I’ve written about them all, there is plethora of stories I penned
Of people who flicked through my library, but deserted it in the end.
Of people who constantly lifted me & cheered me on,
The ones who did everything but let me down.
Some books contain just a sentence, others have parts,
Millions of inked footprints, leisurely strolling through my heart.
It doesn’t take a genius to know what’s going on your mind,
I know you’re wondering why I do something of this kind.
I could go on and say, I’m scared of oblivion, which is not really a lie,
But since I’ve already bared my soul to you, let me give it another try.
The real reason why I write about people I once knew,
Is because, one day I hope I mean enough for someone to write about me too.
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As expected , amazing ❤❤
As expected , so so so beautiful ❤❤
Sucha beautiful writer you are❤️
Those beautiful words are just mesmerizing
You are so good❤️
One of the most beautiful poems I’ve read so far❤️
this is beautiful! love it. every word, every sentence just hits <3
And there indeed are people you write about; they are filling pages full of you, loving you without a doubt ❣️
When I read it …it made my day❤️❤️
It’s BEAUTIFUL. You inspire me to write better. And be better. You weave a story and it’s always beautiful.
These are some of the most beautiful words I have read in a long time. Made my heart flutter. Made me want to one of the people you know and be one of those who write about you too❤️