A Love Letter To Goa - By Ananiah Jacob

Choking on your love,

Too many suitors you have,

Mine's a morsel compared to the abundance you receive,

But take mine too,

Take me in for I am yours,

Came from the sands of Colva,

Till heaven opens up for me, I am yours,

The liquor is tempting,

But so are the stars,

So is the sound of the gushing waves,

And the scent of Jasmine,

I promise to abide by your plan,

I'll give it all for a cottage surrounded by flowers in your heart,

I'll write poetry about men who hurt me,

Cause I'm miserable,

I'll make cookies for the neighbors for Christmas,

I'll go to church and be a good Christian again,

I'll spend my evenings at the beach,

I'll learn your language and speak it at the market,

I'll fit in like a piece in a jigsaw puzzle,

I'll try, I'll try,

I promise, I promise, I promise.

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About The Author

Ananiah is a 17year old highschooler from India. In her free time, she can be found writing, reading, and drawing. She is passionate about several issues namely, environmental issues, the lgbtq community, and mental health issues.

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Cover page by Yifei Wang