Poetry at Sangam

Poetry at Sangam showcases poetry in English and translations as well as essays on poetics and news of new releases.

by Shailza Rai

Built a nest on my tongue. 
of words. 
wet in my mouth. 
stuck. 
In my throat, a shallow pool of unsaid words.
I gulp
And turn away from the warmth.
Tug, tug, tug,
Into your lips 
tucked in
my words moist and swell
slip in
thus,
conversations endless
begin

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