Yesterday
is becoming crowded.
It is filled with people
who were just here.
The friend you promised
to call tomorrow.
The grandparent
whose stories felt endless.
The child
who wanted to show you something
for the hundredth time.
The version of yourself
who thought there would always be time.
Life does not leave all at once.
It leaves quietly.
A laugh becomes a memory.
A routine becomes nostalgia.
A familiar face
becomes an old photograph
living in your phone.
When we are young,
we spend time carelessly
as if the supply is infinite.
When we grow older,
we search for the very moments
we once rushed through.
The strange thing is
every generation believes
it has more time than it does.
The teenager scrolling at midnight.
The parent chasing another promotion.
The old man
staring out of a window
at a road he once walked.
They are all doing
the same thing.
Trying to keep hold
of a day that refuses to stay.
Maybe that is why
the smallest moments matter most.
A conversation.
A shared meal.
A hand reaching for yours.
A voice saying,
“Stay a little longer.”
Because one day
we will look back
at what felt ordinary
and realize
it was the good old days.
And they were gone
before we knew
they had arrived.
Beautifully Penned by Fahima Nahid
About Heartsaysalot – Poetry Submissions
Let’s Write with Heartsaysalot
Heartsaysalot is a quiet space for voices that feel deeply and write honestly.
Here, poetry is not bound by language; it flows in English Poetry, Hindi Poetry, and Urdu Poetry, carrying emotions that words alone struggle to hold.
If you write verses born from love, loss, healing, faith, or the in-betweens of life, your poetry belongs here. Every poem is read with respect, and every voice is valued for its truth.
Whether you are an emerging poet or someone who writes only to breathe, heartsaysalot welcomes your words.
Submit your original poetry or short pieces here:- submit your work to heartsaysalot
Let your words find a home where hearts listen.
Some write to be heard, some to heal, some simply to survive. If your words carry truth, silence, or longing, let them rest here. At heartsaysalot, every words is read with care, and every heart is welcomed without judgment.
Poems Readers Couldn’t Stop Thinking About
Before you leave, don’t miss these reader favorites. They have a way of finding people exactly when they need them most.
2:17 AM
For the hearts that fight silent battles after midnight. A poem about overthinking, loneliness, and the comfort of knowing morning is on its way.
The Clock That Listens
A haunting reflection on time, forgotten moments, and the memories hidden between each tick of the clock.
The Quiet Work of Stars
For anyone trying to keep their light alive. A beautiful poem about hope, purpose, and the quiet impact we have on one another.
My Poetries Fall Like Rain
For the souls who write what they cannot say aloud. A melancholic journey through grief, sleepless nights, and the healing power of poetry.
Sometimes the next poem is the one that understands you best.
