malalai khan

choose the most accurate answer. (all may be incorrect.)

q1. what is love?
a) something i cannot write about.
b) a bracelet broken by excess wear.
c) a sin i almost forgave myself for.
d) none of the above.

q2. the correct way to end a poem about love is—
a) to text goodbye.
b) by not writing back.
c) with a link to the first song we listened to together.
d) (answer left blank.)

q3. how will you know if it was love?
a) when every poem feels empty without your name.
b) when i keep looking back.
c) when i keep looking back.
d) and i think i can see you in front of me.

answer key:

1–3: inconclusive.

please retake after another failed attempt at love.