Ask me if I’m okay.
When I say I’m fine, Ask me again.
Because I’m not.
I am breaking inside.
I want you to be the anchor of my sanity,
Stay by my side.

I know it’s getting late and you should go,
But I want you to stay,
I know you love me,
But I want to hear you say.
I need you to grasp me,
And hold me tightly.
Talking what we already know,
Just don’t go.

Everything now seems useless,
Everyone is so cold, so ruthless.
But your vibe is unmatchable,
Nobody I repeat nobody can make me feel the same comfort as you,
No, I’m not saying it just to make you stay, believe me, honestly, it’s true.

I need your support,
I just need to feel your presence,
I need your touch
Am I asking for too much?

– Mahesh Mali


If you haven’t already read, go check out my poetry collections – ‘Reflections of My Youth‘ & ‘Enter


Copyright © 2016-2020

Mahesh Mali | Awesomengers |Wordstrugger

57 responses to “Stay by my side”

      1. You are very welcome indeed 😊

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  1. Superb… Emotional😃

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  2. Putting aside that this is beautifully written, it’s also very relatable.

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    1. Thanks, Ananya ✌🏽

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  3. I’ve ben there – a memorable and sensitive poem. Well done

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  4. Loved it 💗💗

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  5. Its really aswm..
    I also want to say this to someone

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    1. Thank you, Mansi 😊

      If you want to say this to someone, just say.

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  6. “The anchor of my sanity”, yes I know that place and those people who hold you. Fabulous piece from start to finish.

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    1. It feels great when readers can relate and feel the emotions behind the words. Thank you 🙂

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  7. Amazing! ❤️ Reading it again and again, it’s so beautiful! 😍

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    1. Thank you so much, K 😊

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    1. Thank you, Sakina Ji 😊

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  8. So beautifully composed! Wow❣️

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  9. This is good🖤❤️

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  10. mind-blowing!! made my mood

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    1. I’m absolutely okay, Rutendo ✨
      I hope you are too!

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    1. Thanks, Vaishnavi 🙂

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  11. I love this piece. I enjoyed reading every line and diving into the emotions that fill up my screen. I love the part references an anchor. It kept me drawn in as a reader and took me to a deeper place. All in all excellent work!

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  12. Lovely 🌹

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  13. Lovely.🙂

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  14. You are not asking for too much but the way human bonding has gone out for a toss, it very sadly appears that you are asking for too much. A basic human need very well and sensitively expressed!

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    1. “but the way human bonding…” I couldn’t have put it better myself.

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