
your heart was but a beast,
a friend of the devil
that yearned to grasp
the reins of my heart.
My soul was starving,
I believed the lies you fed me
alas, you walked over my heart
until I was but a shadow
of who I used to be.
Flickering.
I dug a shallow pit
by a brook beside the green fields
to bury the memories,
the good and the bad.
I left lilies over it.
Your favourite.
Hence was the funeral
of the girl I used to be.

88 replies on “A Funeral”
Last two lines are very melancholic. Lovely tale of heartbreak 🙂
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Hi Mrityunjay, thank you for taking the time to read. I am glad you like it! Have a great day 😇
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Lovely poem and photos, Rishika! All of us can relate to the experience described so beautifully in your poem. I liked the imagery of digging a hole and planting his favorite flowers as a burial of the girl she used to be. Loss of identity is the hallmark of a destructive relationship, I think.
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Hey Cheryl, thank you so much for taking the time to read. I am so glad you enjoyed it. Indeed, it is important to remember not to lose ourselves for the sake of someone else. I truly appreciate your support. Have a great day!
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This is wonderful!
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Hey, thank you for taking the time to read. I am glad you enjoyed it. Have a great day!
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That last stanza is everything, especially the last two lines. Very beautiful writing Rishika. 👌
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Hey, thank you so much for taking the time to read. I am glad you like it. Have a great day 🌹
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So powerful. Phew.
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Hi, thank you so much for taking the time to read. Haha, I am glad I could convey the sentiment. Have a great day and stay safe
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This is an interesting piece! I loved reading it. I loved your style, too.
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Hey, thank you so much for taking the time to read. I am so glad you liked it! Have a good day and stay safe.
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You are welcome, Rashika!
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Lovely poem.
Last stanza is amazing and heart-tocuhing.
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Hi Simran, thank you so much for taking the time to read. I am so glad you liked it. Really grateful for your appreciation. Have a great day and stay safe
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You too.😊
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This scenario sounds familiar. Great post!
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Hi, thank you so much for taking the time to read. Unfortunately, I think there’s a point where everyone needs to go through losing themselves, it’s the comeback that matters! I really appreciate your support. Have a great day and stay safe
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True words!
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Wow, this was powerful! SO well written, Rishika! 🙂
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Hi Yash, thank you so much for taking the time to read. I am really glad you enjoyed this piece. I am waiting to read more of your posts on your blog! Have a great day and stay blessed 😇
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Beautiful! Death is good, isn’t it?
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Hey, thank you for taking the time to read. Good or bad, I don’t know as of right now. I’ll figure it out someday, hopefully. But, it is inevitable, I know. Have a good day!
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Right! We cannot know, yet. Let’s enjoy the journey as it is, now.
“Feel all of your feelings and love yourself for all that is you.” This is the mantra that works for me. Best wishes to you, Velu
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Exactly! Cherishing the journey is vital. Thank you so much for sharing this mantra, Velu. It is beautiful and I love it. Stay safe!
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Beautiful Rishika 😍
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Hey Ashok, thank you so much for taking the time to read. I am really glad you liked it! Have a great day and stay safe!
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My pleasure Rishika 😊
You too – stay safe. Stay happy 😊
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I love the way it ends. “…Funeral of the girl I used to be”
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Hey, thank you so much for taking the time to read! The last two lines are my favourite part of this piece. I appreciate your kind and supportive words. Have a great day and stay safe!
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Rishika, loved this poem. The hurt of forsaken love so vivid for all to see.
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Hey Usha, thank you so much for taking the time to read. I am so glad you liked it. Really grateful for your kind words. Have a great day and stay safe!
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You are welcome. Stay safe.
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Hey Jonathan, thank you so much! I am glad you enjoyed this piece. Have a great day and stay safe 🙂
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I DO…I WILL…AND YOU ALSO ! 😀
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Wonderful read..the pain is vividly captured but from the ashes rise a new woman like a phoenix.
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Hi, thank you so much for taking the time to read. Yes, a phoenix is a brilliant analogy! I was thinking about one when I wrote the last 2 lines. I am really grateful for your kind and appreciative words. Have a great day and stay safe.
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Your blog is great!
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Wishing you much success w/ your blog.
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Hi Anna, thank you so much for your kind words! Have a great day
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I am new to your blog! It’s so fascinating!! Love it!
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Hey Aathmana, the blog itself is very new. Thank you so much for taking the time to read. I truly appreciate your kind words! I love your blog. Have a great day and stay safe
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You really don’t sound like a novice. Your words prove otherwise.
It’s a great blog and I really mean it!
Stay safe!!
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Thank you so much for your appreciative words! That made me smile. Happy Saturday 😇
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Great job on the blog! Enjoyed this post.
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Hey, thank you so much for taking the time to read. I am really glad you liked it. Grateful for your appreciative words! Have a great day and stay safe.
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Wow!! You really got the sad fish mood to permeate! Awesomely written!
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Hey, thank you for taking the time to read. Haha, mission accomplished! 😂 I really appreciate your kind words. Have a great day and stay safe!
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Beautiful.
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Hey Tara, thank you for taking the time to read and for the appreciation. Have a great day and stay safe!
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😢 beautiful crafting of words… ❤️
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Hi Beck, thank you for taking the time to read. I am really glad you liked this piece and appreciate your kind words! Have a great day and stay safe. ❤️
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When honest and true, love is most nurturing, but as your poem describes, when it is not, it can take and harm. Honest writing. 💓
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Hi Michele, thank you so much for taking the time to read. True, at its best love can be majestic at its worst it can be a colossal wreck. I really appreciate your kind words! Have a great day and stay safe ❤️
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You are most welcome.😊 You too.
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Las two lines are just vow!!
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Hey, thank you for taking the time to read! I am really glad you enjoyed reading. I would love to check your blog out! Happy blogging. Have a great day and stay safe.
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Niiiice!
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Hi, thank you for taking the time to read. I really appreciate your kind words. Have a great day and stay safe!
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This is wonderful !
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Hi Luisa, thank you for taking the time to read. I really appreciate your kind words. Have a great day and stay safe!
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My pleasure 👍 💙
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I have lived the death of the girl I used to be, aptly described. She can rebuild, earn wings and fly. So say I. Hope you will participate in the August poetry challenge I host!
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Hey Rebecca, thank you for taking the time to read. At one point, we all move on from the people we used to be, I guess. Of course she can! She evolves to become a phenomenal version of herself, which I am sure you did! I will check it out and participate. Have a great day and stay safe 🌼
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Oho..it’s a deplorable post.Thanks a lot for sharing 🙏
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Hi, thank you for taking the time to read! Have a great day and stay safe.
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Yes dear,I have decided to take enough time to read every post and then comment on it .🌹👍🙏
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Wow, great ending!
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Hi Benjamin, thank you for taking the time to read. I really appreciate your kind words. Haha, the ending is my favourite part! Have a great day and stay safe.
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You’re welcome! 🙂
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Heartwrenching, some lines really hit hard.
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Hey Christin, thank you for taking the time to read. Yes, this is a particularly melancholic poem. Have a great day and stay safe 🌼
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Things that get buried should not be dug up again. Glad you moved on.
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Hi Jorge, thank you for taking the time to read. True, dwelling does not help. One must learn to move forward. Have a great day and stay safe. 🌼
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Wow! So strong, and I love this.
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Hi Michele, thank you for taking the time to read! I am so grateful for you lovely comment and kind words, they made me smile! So glad you enjoyed it. Have a blessed day and stay safe.
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So damn good.
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Hey, thank you for taking the time to read. I really appreciate your kind words. Have a happy day. 🌼
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And thank you for dropping likes by my blog. That level of likes has never happened to me before. Haha. Cheers.
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Marvelous one 💖
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Hi Pragya, thank you for taking the time to read and comment! That is so kind of you. I am very delighted that you enjoyed it. Hope you have a beautiful day. 🌹
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