Inked Hearts

By: Avril Shakira Villar Zamboanga City, Phillipines 🇵🇭

I got your name tattooed on my face, on my hips, and on my heart.

Even if you walk away, you’ll always be a part of

I can’t seem to stop loving you.

Deep to the core of my bones, through and through

I crossed all the lines and broke through all the high walls with Meraki.

In the world of comparison, I won with you; our victory

Darkness can’t retract this lingering, sanguine love.

Loving you is a lifetime course and a gift from above.

Your sharp eyes turned soft.

When it met mine, so aloft

Just like the waves crash the shore,

The lightning strikes forevermore.

I promise that we’ll never find another love like this.

In the depths of our hearts

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About the Author

Avril Shakira Villar is a 16-year-old writer hailing from the Philippines. She is an active member of WriteGirl LA. Her piece 'That Night' was featured in WriteGirl Issue 3 Lines & Breaks, 'The Dark Beam' earned semi-finalist status in Under the Madness Magazine (published in issue 5), and 'Journey of Becoming' found a home in The Malu Zine Issue 5. Avril clinched 2nd place in a national poetry competition by Under the Madness Magazine, with her winning piece 'Silent Verse' published in issue 6. Additionally, her poem 'Own your light' was published by The Ugly Writers Journal.

Meaning of the Work

“These poems cover a range of themes and emotions based on my real-life experiences. I consider my pieces creative non-fiction, wherein I fearlessly and boldly express socio-political commentary alongside personal reflections.”