This is one of the poems from Rupi Kaur’s debut collection of poetry and prose ‘Milk and Honey’ published on November 4, 2014.
similar to most of her other poems, this poem can be used to inspire and empower women of all ages and backgrounds.
“milk and honey is a collection of poetry and prose abo...
did you think i was a city
big enough for a weekend getaway
i am the town surrounding it
the one you've never heard of
but always pass through
there are no neon lights here
no skyscrapers or statues
but there is thunder
for i make bridges tremble
i am not street meat i am homemade jam
thick enough to cut the sweetest
thing your lips will touch
i am not police sirens
i am the crackle in a fireplace
i'd burn you and you still
couldn't take your eyes off me
cause i'd look so beautiful doing it
you'd blush
i am not a hotel room i am home
i am not the whiskey you want
i am the water you need
don't come here with expectations
and try to make a vacation out of me
(no title) was written by Rupi Kaur.
Rupi Kaur released (no title) on Tue Nov 04 2014.