Self-obsessed

July 25, 2026

I love my smile,
I like my nose,
I’m fond of all my pictures—
of each carefully or carelessly crafted pose.

I think of myself,
I believe in self-care.
Regret is a stranger;
I choose with flair.

I am not selfish,
I have empathy for all.
But you can’t play with me—
I’m not a doll.

Saying “yes” easily is my choice,
but I can also take a loyalty test.
And if my “no” offends you,
feel free to call me self-obsessed!

Navratra

Navratra is a bilingual writer from Jaipur, India, where her love for writing blossomed in school. Her notable works have been featured in prominent literary magazines and journals, including Sahitya Kunj, Spillwords Press, Setu Magazine, The Criterion, Madras Courier, The Beautiful Mind Journal, Scarlet Dragon Fly Journal, Indus Woman Writing, Basset Hound Press, Fevers of the Mind Journal, and Piker Press, among others.

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