STAY

 Don’t leave now,

My heart’s still not full.

Don’t leave now,

I crave for more.

 

Secrets I have,

Remain locked.

In the chest of drawers.

 

Your warm hand.

Your smooth voice.

Go beautifully with mine.

 

Your alluring eyes,

Seek to unlock the wooden chest.

You’re stealing away the keys.

 

So curious.

So clever.

Go on, open them all.

 

The sweet smell of roses,

The sudden prick of thorns.

I hope I don’t fall again.

I’m keen to stay now.

-Manya Singh Patel