Silver Coloured Locket

By Vanya Kaul

I had a silver-coloured locket

with your photo in it

I swore to wear it forever

not realizing it was all temporary

Now the photo in your locket 

has changed, but mine 

still persists regardless of 

the torn edges 

I can’t get myself to throw it away

despite the rust, 

maybe it’s because of 

the heart shape, or because 

it’s the only you, I have left with me.

By Vanya Kaul