My cracked sole
bleeds a little more
with every
bare step, I take
on the boulevard
of crushed rock
as dense
as your heart.
The crossroad
fronting us
did mislead us apart,
I’ll scatter seeds
on the aisle
for a blooming
fresh start.
And when your eyes
crinkle into a smile,
maybe they would,
when you
see me, my love.
I’ll worship
why I paced
that further mile,
the trail of flowers
on our aisle
and your beautiful smile.
Written by Dr. Priya Dolma Tamang
Illustration Nick Victor
Dr. Priya Dolma Tamang is a medical graduate from the north-east Indian state of Sikkim. With her tribal Nepali roots and deeply seated Buddhist beliefs, culture and mindfulness have both been active themes in her writing.
Her poetry has found home in international journals and magazines, like Urban Magazine (June and September 2019 issues), ReadMoreCo, Headline Poetry, with work forthcoming in Tales of Reverie by Paragon Press and Just Milieu Art Zine.
Her debut book, Ivory Gleam, was published by Leadstart Publishers, Mumbai, in 2018.
This is just a beginning for Dr Priya Dolma Tamang. I am sure that in future, she is going to contribute a lot in the literary world and definitely occupy a special niche in it. I have read all poems of Ivory Glean. Each poem has very deep meaning
Comment by Krshnt on 2 December, 2019 at 1:18 pmIts beautiful ma’am..but in my opinion the opening lines r too ovious…i felt…
Comment by Norden sherpa on 2 December, 2019 at 3:31 pmWhat a beautiful composition. Excellent use of end rhymes. I am in awe.
Comment by Sharon on 3 December, 2019 at 1:47 am