N A Vais

I Tried

 

He asked,

"Why can't you write something joyful —

something that spreads happiness, cheers the world?"

I said, "I'll try."

I handed my pen the paper.

It coughed once,

spat pain and thick blood,

then died across the white,

burning the sheet to ashes.

 

About the author: Nalakath A. Uvais is a mental health practitioner with a keen interest in culture, literature, sociopolitical realities, and spirituality. He writes poetry that delves into the intricacies of human emotion, introspective journeys, and the quiet spaces between thought and experience. His work seeks to capture the interplay of hope, solitude, and shared humanity.