January 18, 2023
Don't Make Me Write About You
Navya Panjugula
Don't make me write about you because when I do, I build.
You make me want to shatter everything in sight and rebuild it from the ground.
Don't make me write about you because when I do, I flow.
You make me want to wander across meadows collecting wildflowers to put in my hair.
Don't make me write about you because when I do, I smile.
You make me want to set my heart on fire and watch you consume me.
Don't make me write about you because when I do, I cry.
You make me want to dig up graves and see if anything remains of our feelings.
Don't make me write about you because when I do, I think I will fall in love.
You make me want to forsake all I have known just so I can be born again with you.
Don't make me write about you, or did you just do?
I am Navya Panjugula. I’m from Hyderabad, India. I finished my masters’ degree with a major in Anthropology. I have loved reading books since my childhood. I love reading classic English literature, books on anthropology, feminism and books in my mother tongue, Telugu. In more ways than one, books have helped shape my worldview and have also led me to writing. I usually write on different issues like topics of personal interest, politics, and anything that inspires me. I also write opinion pieces on contemporary politics and issues. When I don’t write or read, I love to cook, watch shows and learn new languages.