Ritual - Vai Darwish
poetry ☆
poetry ☆
I’ve drank my pleasure and turned it to poison
I'm ready now
I’m ready to enjoy the fruits of my labor, the rewards of my ritual
If for what is not the purpose of tasting the slight danger on my lips, then to dance with my angels for a
night
To have my dedication to them unwasted
And my performance persevere
Take me
I'm ready now
Take my hand and let me fall into your trap
Let me show you my dedication, and I will perform another ritual
I will drink until the poison has painted my lips crimson, and the bottle has dragged me to my knees
I’m ready now
I’m ready for your judgment
For the light to shine on my face and share with what you have in store for me
I perform this ritual for you
I drink for you
I dance for you
I beg for you.
I’m ready now.
Vai Darwish is a creative writer, researcher, and storyteller currently pursuing her BA in Public Relations. Her academic and professional interests sit at the intersection of humanities, marketing, and community engagement, with hands-on experience in research, digital content creation, retail, and hospitality. Personally, she is always caught in a new craft, surrounded by her crystals and tarot cards. Find her on Instagram @Vaidarwish__ and on Substack @theintrovertarchives
