Do You Want To Paint With Me?

I shine brightly, basking in the warmth of your shadow

You try to hide a crestfallen heart as you smile lovingly at me

But I see you blink away tears when you are alone

Is the façade you are putting up meant for me?

Poignant memories torment you when our present begins to resemble your past

Your eyes always seem to be searching for someone as you gaze at me

Who are you looking for?

Do we look alike?

Do you see a glimpse of her in me?

Is that why you never tell me that you love me?

If I am selfish and keep you to myself,

If I ignorantly continue to fill in her shoes,

Does that make me immoral?

Be it so,

We shall build a fresh tomorrow for ourselves

Paint our own story,

Together.

So that her memories will never hold the power hurt you again.

By Saniya Kolangde

From: United Arab Emirates

Instagram: skolangde