Neetu Malik
Neetu Malik writes poems, short stories and articles. She has lived in three continents and weaves her impressions and experiences into the tapestry of her work. Human actions and motivations intrigue her, forming the substance of her vivid and visual poetry, and her character-driven stories. Her work has been published in the NY Literary Magazine, the Australia Times Poetry Magazine, Prachya Review, The Poetic Bond Anthologies (UK), Poetic Imagination Anthology of poetry (Canada) and a few others. She is a mother of two children and resides in Pennsylvania, USA.
BEREAVEMENT
Neetu Malik
(Winter, 2018)
Grief winds its weary way
through stages we all know
each step tied to pain
our spirit sinks deep and low.
Hurry it not, just let it be,
hold those memories,
let them speak--
sorrow’s words must
flow in tears
until one day
you can set them free.