Love Poem: Velvet
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Written by: Joanna Daniel

Velvet

"The velvet veins running through my deep-coloured wings sing blues, remembering the non-existent maple memories, lighting up my heart's frosty rays." ~ Deepali Singhvi The soft folds of velvet enclose her slim body as she ambles across the woods in tearful throes; Wrapped in velvet, on she rambles in whispers of ache that perturb her feelings that are in shambles; Her saunter's like a healing herb that relieves her from her sorrow, Here, there's no one else to disturb; She follows a path that's narrow, sits beside a well-worn headstone, cries as if there is no morrow; Slowly, she sighs sitting alone, Unlocks a velvet box and takes a black velvet rose to bemoan; Places it there, her body shakes with deep anguish for whom she lost, "I'll love you always", her voice breaks; Walking back, she's like velvet frost, Wishing their love were not star-crossed.