Sonal's Poems

In this space, I write not to explain life, but to explore it. Pause with me, linger between the lines, and perhaps you’ll discover a piece of your own story here too. 🙂

Tag: broken heart

  • A promise to myself…!

    My heart rebels,
    Waging war against my mind.
    A voice within screams,
    Leaving reason far behind.

    Emotions rise,
    Unruly, wild, untamed.
    Desires burn,
    And judgment fades in flame.

    This roaring voice within me grows,
    Leaving me fragile, weak, and cold.
    I fight against its endless pull,
    Seeking strength in whispers bold.

    I swore I’d never walk that road,
    Yet my heart still leads me there.
    The echoes of the past grip tight,
    I scream, but they still linger near.

    I draw myself a little closer,
    Wrapping my heart in a gentle embrace.
    “I won’t let you get hurt again,” I whisper,
    As I wipe the tears from my face.

     

     

  • Standing in the shadows…!

    I stood there totally unnoticed

    While my world slipped away

    What strength I showed to be there

    How much I had to pray…! 

    I wanted you to look my way

    And realise my love

    To hear you call my name just once

    Was my wish all above…!

    I hoped for things to change their course

    What was happening wasn’t right

    It was, as if, I was in the midst of a storm

    All I could do, was to hold on tight

    My heart raced and seemed to explode

    Why wasn’t anyone able to hear

    The horrendous sound which it was making

    My gosh, it was too much to bear…!

    Merry words, songs, and dance

    Drinks, cheer and smiles

    You looked – so, very happy

    I shivered there in the aisles…!

    How I managed to curve my lips

    With my eyes still full of tears

    I didn’t want to show me weak

    “I’ll cry” – was my biggest fear…! 

    None there saw my face

    No one could make out my exhaustion

    Once I was done with plesantries

    I retired in my isolation…! 

    As I looked back I had silently hoped

    Atleast then you will ask me to stay

    But no, it was not to be

    For you hardly looked my way…! 

    What made me think it was for me

    What gave me such false hope

    Who was to blame for my broken heart

    Why wasn’t I taught how to cope…! 

    I didn’t know what happened then

    For days I hardly tended to self

    Though years have passed since 

    I doubt I have still mended myself…! 

    What haunts me even now is

    Why did you come my way

    If you never to be mine

    Why my heart had to betray…! 

    Standing in the shadows then

    And watching all the mirth

    Robbed me of my smile

    Made me doubt my self-worth…! 

    Standing in the shadows then

    And watching me being overlooked

    On my tender soul

    A very heavy toll it took…!

    Standing in the shadows then

    And watching you chose otherwise

    Broke my heart into zillions

    My silly dreams I had despised…! 

    Standing in the shadows then

    And watching those who were mine

    Leaving me with daggers 

    Yet expecting me to be fine…!

    Want to leave those shadows behind

    Want to disassociate from the pain

    For they shouldn’t define me

    Why do I need to refrain…!

    I am open to my smiles again

    No more of this game for me

    I am no longer an option

    Standing in the shadows – no, not anymore for me…!