Poetry
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POISON
They say that you are not good for me, With your cautious lips and dewy eyes. And those soft hands that set me free, Leaving me guileless as I chase this prize. They say that you are like the cloudy skies, And I will take too long to understand That your cautious lips and dewy… Continue reading
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ASK
Ask the flower just before it has bloomed, Ask her how she bore the pain underneath The entire facade that she’s been carrying forever, Before turning into this enchantress who manifests. Ask the butterfly just before it has metamorphosed, Into love, away from all the world’s abhorrence, Ask her how her touch made the… Continue reading
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HOW TO BREAK A HEART
Since you’re not worth my love, I haven’t given up I’m stronger than that, And though my heart will break, I’m taking back my faith Cause right now my world is spinning too fast. And if you were the one, you wouldn’t hurt me so bad But you won’t be the end of me..… Continue reading
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Sitting, Waiting, Wishing
Looking at the stars, he remembered the promise He’d made to his father, he remembered the day, Back when he was human, back when he was wise But the times were changing, no longer could he stay. After a swim across the rivers of hope and sunshine And an ageing, frightening walk down the… Continue reading

Mohul is a national-level cricketer, poet, sports journalist, travel writer and essayist from Hyderabad, India.
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