Rosemary
red petals of rosemary blew in zephyr when i saw my lover the day before christmas eve
the heart still remembers the way it used to flutter whenever you whispered words of love to me
the fingers still remember the feeling of your greasy curls and the midnight tresses tangled around them
and the lips still remember the warmth of the palm of your hand, making me feel safe and protected
painted me in pinks, lavenders and blues, colours i still can't bring myself to forget about— lighting me up brighter than sirius itself
still the heaven's creation albeit your naked body lies in the grave of my backyard
promise me love will breathe back, skeleton of your kiss will hum back
beyond the realms of death, tell me nothing is stopping you from coming back
- hafsa
Copyright © Hafsa Saleem | Year Posted 2021
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