Twinkle-toed They dance in moon-glow Melting to Honeyed touch Breaths scatter on starlit winds Igniting a flame. Darkness dreams Hanging on to stars Soul of night Burning bright Flipping blackness to starlight Heartbeats trace love lines. # Shadorma Syllable count-3/5/3/3/7/5
Beautiful π π¦
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Hey, thanks π
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Reblogged this on richwrapper and commented:
So. Unsurprising. Another Yasmin Khan – Yassy and More – entertainment and enlightenment.
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Oh! Thank youuuuuu , Rich ! You are very very kind. Thank you ππΌ
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You’re gonna ruin my very costly and much worked-on and carefully crafted disguise as a disgrunt and curmudge, young Lady Yasmin! And I so do appreciate it. But, dearest Lady, coulld you kinda keep the “kinds” to a mere two-volume minimum. It is thee who are very kind and I do not fig-give a whit were the world so to find out!
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Itβs kinda tough π€ to keep it min, now I am keepin it min, haha dear Mr.Chivalrous guy , I think not you need to disguise , but I will keep at it, you know -appreciate appreciate appreciate you π€
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What a wonderful love story this paints dear Yassy. π π
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You are right , Maggie , itβs a dream story , all dreams in the head lol. Glad to see you here, β₯οΈ
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Of course most all the most beautiful things are in our head π hehehe π It’s always a joy seeing you too my friend π
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Yeah lol that is sad and funny at the same time , donβt you think π€ woohooo anyways , that is life, right sweetie? Eeeeeeeeewwwe
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at least we always know there is somewhere that is always beautiful, if we will let it π In the midst of all that is bad, we can have that safety of what we create inside, and escape. Even if it is for a little while π
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Yes, definitely!! A wise and thoughtful comment , Maggie. We all need our little utopia , an escape from all the pressures , a sanctuary, only I wish it would be real π€
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It is as real as we want it to be dear Yassy π Inside us is real π isn’t it? Reading your stunning poems are real π Where they transport me to is real. For that I am thankful π
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I am grateful that you read my poems. Itβs heart warming to have you here talking to me. You are real, I am real , the poetry is real and so is our friendship , I am happy it takes us to a world of our own. So grateful. And I truly appreciate your wonderful presence in my life. Be here always.
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Its beautiful…simply beautiful Yassy
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Awww, thanks , Michπ! How you been?
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Been doin great (but busy, lol) .πππ
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Yeah, you take care ! π€π€
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Ah, Yassy this is gorgeous. You are the Queen of Poetry and the Queen of my heart ππΊπ»π€
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Thank you, Gabbyβ₯οΈπ€
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Just gorgeous. Loved every expertly penned word xxxxx
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Thank you ππΌ thank you π
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Love’s melting to honeyed touch β€β€πΉ
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Thank you, sweet Alaedin. I hope you are well π
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A beautiful poem, thank you Yasmin dear π I’m hard working but still alive ππβ€β€ππ
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You are welcome, Alaedin.
Hard work never killed anyone , Alaedin πjust sayin lol
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I agree with George. You write gentle words that have that certain magical ‘power’. It is a rare gift. I wish it was mine. Best regards, The Old Fool
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Thank you, Mike. What a beautiful thing to say!! Warmed my heart and soul .
I am a fan of your work , Mike . Very happy to see you posting.
Warm regards, Yasmin ππ€
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Flipping that switcb
The gift of a truly
enlightened poet βοΈπ
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The magic switch
Letting the light flow
Aww! Davidβs thoughts glow π
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No one knows
nor should they care
where the shadows go
For it’s the SunβοΈ
that makes
all good things grow π
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Shadows dance
Where David walks
And the sun smiles
When David talks
The poetry flows
ππππ½
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Oh WOW, look at you!!! Such a lovely poem, dear heart–I would choose a fave phrase, but every line is exquisite. But…I think I’ll go with “starlit winds”….ooooh, I love that!! Hope you are well–I was thinking of you just yesterday!! β€
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Thank you my brave heart β€οΈ, your comment comes to me carried on starlit winds , a wiff of Avy fragrance permeates the Press.
Well, you my friend lives in my memory and my thoughts abound with your gracious β€οΈ
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Hugging you from faraway but near β€
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Warm hugs π€, near and dear , I fear no distance
Our friendship carries substance
More hugs sent your way. Have a safe week!
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You are always SO Lovely, Yassy! I do wish you were closer so you could come visit on Thanksgiving and help me EAT all the food I’m preparing!! π β€ I have a funny poem (re the need to diet and exercise) coming up that you might enjoy–only if you have time π π Blessings to you! β€
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Thank you π Avy, itβs good talking to you. Happy thanksgiving sweetheart, I would love to visit and partake of all that awesome yummy food β€οΈ but maybe one day, you never know , itβs a small world but till then we will keep talking here β€οΈ
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Wouldn’t that be something, if you could visit!!π
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Yes yes yes ππ
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This is one of your masterpieces. π
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That is a wonderful compliment β€οΈ, thank you , Sumiπ€
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A beautiful, ethereal work of art
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Thank you sweetheart π€
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Lovely β€
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I adore poets willing to experiment with strict verse poetry and this Shadorma is beautifully written. If you have the time, I encourage you to visit my weekly series “Whittled Words” for highlights on many other forms. Wonderful poem!
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Okay. Thank you for appreciating my effort. Itβs creative discipline, though I love free verse , I still love writing in various forms.
I would love to visit your blog.
I will , in a bit.
Have a nice day .
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Form
Each soul is formless
Seeking, like water, its home
Filling any form
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Home
The soul dreams
Of forevermore
Seeking to quench
The thirst
The shape of water
In any Form
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touchΓ© π
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TouchΓ© π€©
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A superb piece, Yassy!
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Thank you, Eugenia β€οΈ
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My pleasure, Yassy! π
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βΊοΈπ€
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Another lovely poem, Yassy. You are on a roll.
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Thank you, Robbie, you are generous with your appreciation π€
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Oh man, absolutely stunning!
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Thank you, K. Howβs the heat treating you π’ππ°
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Actually I was in Rishikesh do cooler than aamchi Mumbai
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Beautiful…
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Thank you ππΌ
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Youβre such a beautiful poet Yassy – love this
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What a beautiful thing to say, Kate. My dear Katherine. Bless you sweetheart π€
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You are one with words, Y. You had me dancing with the stars. I just love your use of imagery and figurative language. Sweet!! π
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Thank you, D. The Divine ! Thank you heheheheh merci beaucoup ππΌ
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You are kindly welcome, Y π
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Thank you kindly kind you π
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Always be humble and kind but it’s kind of bred into me. It’s in my genetic fabric. You are kindly welcome, kind you π
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Your genes are made of kindness , I wonder what mine are made of ????
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All things beautiful, I am certain… π
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Oy! I dunno π€·π»ββοΈ
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It’s what I see π
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See , oh I see! See bee π
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I tend to observe, a lot… it’s a problem I am working on π
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Sounds like a scientist. But itβs not a problem D. Oh d can be short for a lot of things.
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True, like a scientist (tucking that one away for later use). Yes, D or d can be the beginning, middle and’or end of many things π
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You are a smart one. Interesting intellectual and insightful
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Great alliteration and thank you. Must be that ‘getting-older-wiser-smarter’ thingy people talk about
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Anybody is as old as he she feels. Itβs a number calculation only. Me thinks like that.
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Age has never mattered to me. Am growing older each day but feel like I am still in my youth. It’s all numbers and I ain’t no accountant.
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You are not accountable to anybody except yourself. Know that D.
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That is truth. My choices and decisions reflect me and no one else. It’s what allows me to surviive in shark infested waters – I know who to stay away from.
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Life is like that D. There are sharks and sharks but we meet a few dolphins π¬ too. Lol
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Ah, yes and a few beautiful butterflies π
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The monarch π¦
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Yes, of course… the monarch π
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A very nice poem. Loved reading it. If you want to read some poems about nature, check out my blog- http://bloomingthoughts.home.blog
And keep up the good work
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Very good work.
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