“Inversion” – Nayana Nair

When I stand near you,
I want to believe that we are standing together.
That our hearts being mirror images
means something more.
Mirror images…
‘Lateral inversion’ they called it, I recall.
We feel similar only when facing each other.
But when we talk of this world,
when we eat from our own broken plates,
when we tell each others directions,
when we see each other from afar
we are nothing but strangers.
We are nothing but proofs against each other’s belief.
But still I want to believe
that there is something I cannot see,
some argument in favor of “us”.
I want to believe you are my medicine
even as my skin cuts and bleeds in your embrace.

3 Comments

  1. blindzanygirl says:

    “When we eat from our own broken plates” – this is a fantastc phrase Nayana. You are truly gifted

    1. Nayana Nair says:

      I am thankful for your kind words about my work and my ability. Means a lot.
      Thanks a lot 🙂 😀

      1. blindzanygirl says:

        You are very welcome Nayana. I know a good poet when I see one😀

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