Tag: want

April 11, 2026

Short Thought: Better Off

They want to be remembered. Even if they’re better off forgotten. Best Regards, Ayesha
January 23, 2023

Blow My Way

There are days when I woke up to my boyfriend But I only thought of you If you were okay? And if you met anyone new? I dreamed that I would run into you In the city That we would have a second chance A last hurrah A final dance To be caught in a…
March 5, 2022

Do They Still Write…

Do they still write love letters? Do people put their hand to the craft of writing in cursive? I desire to see the swirls and loops of black ink and lead based love. Can someone love me like that? My heart cries out for a 4 page letter. I am the nerdy girl that grew…
February 19, 2022

Blue Screens

Digital excitement Turned into relationship slumber Don’t sleep on me Even when the electric stops following Love, God and work ethic is all you need But 2K beckoned louder Pay attention like it’s a 9-5 Though the things that give you pleasure Won’t keep you alive But never came to see about me Didn’t give…
February 8, 2022

Cold Truth

I don’t want to be cold, frigid and bitter like the world. I want to shine like warm sunsets hoovering over frozen landscapes. Tomorrow isn’t promised but I want to live a life I can be proud of. Even if that means foregoing opportunistic love. I want to hold and be held while standing in…
December 27, 2021

Poets Are Not A Monolith: YOU

Earlier this month, I stood in-front of my table selling poetry books, mugs, handmade fabrics and jewelry. A tall fellow comes by and begins to thumb the pages in one of the books. With a slight grin he says, I thought poetry is supposed to be sweet. I replied, No, I like to write realistic…
December 22, 2021

The Truth

If it’s not real, I don’t want it. Love always, Esha ❤
October 13, 2021

Short Thoughts: Arrival

Arrival My soul is ready Before I wanted quick solutions And easy outs Now I see bigger things coming into fruition And I welcome their arrival Love always, Esha <3