Here’s a poem of love and longing, by Mamta, exclusively for Different Truths.

I draw you in my canvas of imagination
I write about my desires and secret obsession
I wish I could be yours
But I know you are never meant to be mine
 
My feelings for you are strong
Loving you, however, is all kinds of wrong
For you are already taken
I don't mind my love being hidden

Sometimes I wish I could let you go
But each time I try, my heart says 'No.'
I wish I could steal you with my glance
But damn, God has forbidden that chance
 
I wish I could hold you in my arms
And my morning glows with your rosy charms
But the thoughts rust in the dream
Making me realize things are not what they seem

I dare to ask you for a kiss
I dare to beg you for a smile
Then my heart whispers
I am a fool to even feel like this
And dream of walking with you all the while

I don't know what I am even waiting for
When I know, you can't be mine and
I can't be yours
But I have started living with this lie
And will keep loving you until
I say my last goodbye

Picture design by Anumita Roy, Different Truths

Mamta Verma

Mamta Verma is a Public Health Professional from Nepal. She’s a married working lady who loves to keep a balance between work and home. Her favourite hobby is reciting poems in English. A few of her poems were published in International Magazines (USA and India). Most of her writings are fictional, showing imaginary feelings. She loves travelling and meeting people. She believes there is something to learn from everyone.