craven

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cra·ven
/ˈkrāvən/

adjective
: contemptibly lacking in courage; cowardly.

noun
: a cowardly person.

Source: Oxford Languages

You are the oxygen that feeds my lungs

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You are the oxygen that feeds my lungs. Allured by your cheeky smile that reaches your eyes like an arch of rainbow behind the iridescent clouds, I breathe butterflies reborn from its chrysalises.

This coward heart filled with doubts, untrusting, and weak receives whispers that persistently tries to permeate built walls: do not let it get to you, little one.

Yet, this craven gemstone of mine that pumps in a rhythm of viscous droplets, hidden beneath a treasured chest, and locked in what seems to be a jail of ribcage which intention simply protects—only yearns a time, a moment, in a morning café, with shared milk and cookies with no one else but you.

₊˚ʚ ᗢ₊˚✧ ゚.

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CRAVEN
©2022 by Zeicara Saerin

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𓆩ꨄ︎𓆪  Dedicated to 𓆩ꨄ︎𓆪

The ones with feeble hearts; longing, though distrustful of the world; terrified to the death of the once shattered soul. Hold on, stay hopeful, be courageous for love — as love itself is a beautiful place to dwell.

₊˚ʚ ᗢ₊˚✧ ゚.

I have been reluctant to post my poems, but here it is, I guess now is the time. My literature professor was indeed right. Haiku is addicting, lol. Anyway, I still hope you'll take your time to read and enjoy these poems to your heart's content. Stay hydrated and safe!

With love always,
aerin

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