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POETRY | Loose by Laila Hairani Abdullah Sanggura
Laila Hairani Abdullah Sanggura

Written by Laila Hairani Abdullah Sanggura

POETRY | Loose by Laila Hairani Abdullah Sanggura

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When you lose your heart

don’t let it lose your head

even in the agony

of a heartbreak

 

Don’t drown your pain

with short term measures

 

Don’t be loose

for fleeting pleasure

 

Don’t indulge in revenge

by seeking comfort

under the cover

from one lover to another

 

You may be floored

with more than you bargain for

with unwanted pregnancy

and questionable paternity

or getting the incurable STDs

because of your lack of judgement

in the heat of the moment

 

Have you not learned

from the mistakes of others

that problems do not disappear

by seeking comfort under the cover?

 

So, don’t ever lose your head

in the affairs of the heart

 

Don’t allow yourself

to be loose nor become a loser

for your dignity and self-worth

are priceless gems to treasure

 

Cover image by Womanizer WOW Tech on Unsplash

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Laila Hairani Abdullah Sanggura

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