Maithili's husband

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 I must be a breathtaking verse

because he reads me

like I’m the most exquisite piece of writing ever written

visibly smitten

he keeps me by his side

like his favourite book

experiencing joy in

deciphering every word

I have never been heard

like this

I have never been read

with a passion like his

I have never relied

on a man like I rely on him

I swim

where I previously drowned

I smile

where I have formerly frowned

I light up

where I have been dim

and he basks in my light

he beams in my delight

he is breaking a curse

as he highlights his favourite verse

I have nothing but gratitude for this universe

-maithili

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