I wrote Denial in 1984, 16 years old. The poem is about denial of oneself and betrayal of another. But the Faithless One will return in the end, one cannot deny a passionate love. Compare this poem to To The Philandering Lover, also from 1984, with its similar theme.

Leaving again?

Eternal Wanderer.

 

What have you felt?

Beloved Philanderer.

 

Breaking the bonds

Of a passionate love

Your striding, manly steps

Echo my womanly fears.

 

But you have felt my charms –

They shall haunt you

Through the years.

 

Can you deny me

What I am –

Can you refuse yourself?

 

No –

You will be back again

Oh, Faithless One

You will return.

 

Vanita Shukla Hork, 1984

 

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6 thoughts on “Denial”

  • John K
    November 7, 2022 at 1:47 am
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    Sharp words, well crafted. Nice tempo too

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    • Vanita HorkPost author
      November 7, 2022 at 10:24 pm
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      Thank you so much, John 🙏

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  • Steve Brown
    November 7, 2022 at 9:05 pm
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    Lovely words beyond your years Vanita.

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    • Vanita HorkPost author
      November 7, 2022 at 10:25 pm
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      Thank you so much, Steve 🙏

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  • Jill Resalsingh
    November 8, 2022 at 8:15 am
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    Beautiful. You were so wise (and observant) at such a young age. You’re definitely an old soul.

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    • Vanita HorkPost author
      November 8, 2022 at 7:47 pm
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      Thank you so much, Jill 🙏🙏🙏 I have wondered if these poems are actually memories of an old soul!

      Reply

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