The Spill – Delhi Poetry Slam

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The Spill

By Kanishka Bhandari


 
Heedful of the heating pot,
Suspended over the fuming flames.
Crackles of a wailing thought,
Luring you to spill your pains. 
 
The flames do little for ebullition;
Must be wary, as the heat will seep,
Through the skin to cause a revelation,
By the tongue that holds your secrets deep.
 
The pot heats to a boiling height;
The lid taps, oozes the steam,
Then, like lava comes out bright;
The supper is ready; on the spoon there's bean.
 
Diners are ready, with a bowl in hand,
With the ladle they will scoop,
Relishing your secret grand -
now, that is what I call a soup!


7 comments

  • किस kiss

    Aflatoon
  • Souper sentimental. Chal ab kal ana

    Sheesha
  • “When life says ‘don’t spill the tea,’ but you spill the soup instead 😂”

    Lata Bisht
  • Badtameez sab ki sab.

    Kanishka
  • Doosre wali kar deti send. Tu na bus.

    Samiksha
  • Doosre wali Likhi thi, Usko send kar na tha.

    Samiksha
  • Salted and sizzling wounds.

    Terra

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