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Fish Bones by Neetu

March 26, 2025 by in category Poet's Day by Neetu Malik tagged as , , , ,

Fish Bones

You were the guest
at my table
picking on the corners
of the table cloth,
fingers nervously
folding and unfolding
mutilated pride.


You watched the candle
flicker, as restless
as your hands—
trembling, casting
shadows visible only
to those who sat 
on the edges of the paroxysm 
that quivered and coughed,
cleared its throat
as if ready to explode
but was caught instead

on minute fish bones—
too sharp for 
a smooth conversation.

© Neetu Malik  


Some of Neetu’s Books


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Glass by Neetu

February 26, 2025 by in category Poet's Day by Neetu Malik tagged as , , , ,

Glass

I tread softly
in your world
mindful of my footsteps
on the fragile glass
of your emotions
fearing the crack
one little slip could cause
breaking my own heart
without blows
without words
in a silence
deeper than
death

© Neetu Malik


Some of Neetu’s Books


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