Tales from a Keralite Aquarius

I lost her yesterday, Through loud silences, And unspoken sentences. I said what I felt the need to say But she wasn't willing to make way I lost her yesterday but, I found my voice today. I lost her yesterday, Through changed opinions And conflicting perceptions I stood for what I felt was right, She didn't think that was very bright. I lost her yesterday but, I found my confidence today. I lost her yesterday, Through forced smiles, And formal conversations, I missed the spark we used to create, She simply reignited it, elsewhere. I lost her yesterday but, I found my inner self today. I lost her yesterday, When I couldn't find her place, Amongst a swarm of unknown faces. We ignored the charm that we had made at a snap; Our powers lay forgotten, in reality's trap. I lost her yesterday but, I found my magic today. I will forever hold her dear, No matter how it may appear, So did I lose her yesterday, Or simply find myself again? - t.k.a

For as long as I can remember I've had a few companions Some have stayed from the start Or have joined on the way. Like did I tell you about that time When I was called fat The term was pumpkin face Chubby and round say them Tears and sorrow say mine. I made a friend that day Meet insecurity. It's been a steady partner since, Forever with me. Or about that other time, of lost thoughts and raging hormones, pimples, and blurred focus. I made a friend then too, Say, have you met self-doubt? It's existence the only thing it didn't have doubt of. Adamant chap that; trust me, you'd rather not know. Oh, and along comes the third one, stronger than your soul this, and friends with one and all. It is like a mathematical object; it's sound and all that, You may think its two face, but look close and you'll see three. Round and round, slippery and hard. You probably spelt it wrong, its not with an s and p; Meet fear. Might seem small, but you really woul...