Chai and Chrysanthemum by Mahnoor Rehan

Chai and Chrysanthemum Mahnoor Rehan My heart leansTowards abominationYou— Earliest ray of sunshineWalking sack of calculated caloriesAbyss, philanthropyI follow the squirrels as they hop from one willow toanotherWhen I leave my world behind just to play a minusculepart in yoursWhite Chrysanthemum disguisedAs a humanBang bangSwish swishThey rip my petals off in bitsEven god loves your companyYou both laugh at my life choices on a Saturday morningover a cup of chaiOh, what a delightful sight am I?A hopeless, humorless watchThe burden of love etched in my palms—Yet the thought of you still keeps me warmAs I sit here in my rocking chairIn the winter of my lifeMy center centers around your centerAnd I—Quietly oblige.More from Mahnoor Rehan ↓@smearedwithcrimson on Instagram