Writers Jam

Oudh

by Nistala
48
2 weeks ago
The One That Got Away

Trying to close my eyes as my ever running mind takes a pause 

My body is cradling away by the train

I stare at the body of it 

Handles, neon signs stating the berth numbers 

As I’m cradling away, my hand touches the cold metal of a bar 

I’m wide awake and I think of you 

I am not so well rested as I adjust my head according to my co passenger’s gentle feet move away

I’m facing myself and my top 

I stare at it

It smells of nostalgia even though I’m wearing it for the first time ever 

I wear you like the Oudh perfume I apply everyday 

You come in different scents and sizes 

But you are a part of me 

You will be always 

Even if I wash away all my clothes 

Even if I throw away all my perfumes 

Even if I throw  away myself into a river 

It’d be a river of your memories.


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Anushka this was an experience
Reply 2 weeks ago
Anonymous
The last part has me trying very hard to fight the urge to cry. So well written! I feel like having someone I could break-up with just to dedicate it to them haha.
Reply 2 weeks ago
rexcubans
you have such a unique way of describing your environment that one can not help but feel so immersed and present there right alongside you, lovely piece anistala!! been a fan since pink stool!!!
Reply 2 weeks ago
Sudeep
Even if I wash away all my clothes Even if I throw away all my perfumes Even if I throw away myself into a river It’d be a river of your memories. Omgg, crying
Reply 2 weeks ago
sanjay nithin
its freaking good. the last two lines oh my-
Reply 2 weeks ago
11:38
“it’d be a river of your memories” oh my god anushka i love it sm hardcore
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