Hajara Hilmee

Hajara Hilmee is a Sri Lanka- based young poet and author. Her journey into writing began as a quiet path toward processing grief, seeking healing, and untangling complex human emotions. She is currently crafting her poetry collection, PETALS. ​You can read her stories on Wattpad (@hajarahilmee) and explore her other writings on Medium (@synrajabdeen1972).

The Rusted Key in My Hands

​I walk my way back home,clutched by a handle too familiar in my palms.I press it down, expecting the swing of wood,the sudden rush of white-washed walls welcoming me home.But it will not budge.I nudge and nudge for minutes in the quiet,annoyed