Temptation
in a manner of deprecating one’s worth
is a dangerous thing,
where is poetry
that puts uncertainty to sleep?
Wisps of ache and ephemeral clouds
make their way into the passageway
of my heart
must we adhere to limitations
set by society and fall apart?
where is poetry
that rebels and soars with careless wings?
I am hope, I am song
as silent kiss of dawn that awakens desire
which has been asleep for too long,
mine is the poetry
that echoes endless descriptions of growth,
of change that looks past hesitation
in attempt to run
undaunted through autumn fields
as dreams rush forth in bloom and breath.
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Posted on the poetry pantry @ Poets United
I feel like quoting so many bits of this poem, and the entire last stanza. That stanza might be my favorite bit of writing from you, EVER. There is a kind of force in that is all you–gentle, sweet, strong in ways that might surprise anyone who doesn’t pay attention. Oh, yes, yours ” the poetry / that echoes endless descriptions of growth / of change that looks past hesitation”.
Awww gosh! ❤️ Thank you so much, Magaly 😍 so glad you liked it! ❤️
I like how you turn your musings of the 2 first stanzas into a crescendo in the third stanza… there is a bubbling energy as if you cannot really resist the poetry…
Thank you so much, Bjorn 😀 so good to see you ❤️
Such magnificent hope here, and courage — to be only and exactly this poem. Works as a resistance manifesto to me, daring us to love!
Thank you so much, Brendan 😀 so glad you liked it ❤️
(and thank you for the lovely prompt)
What a remarkable poem. Daring to be in love! It is a true bit of resistance, isn’t it?
Definitely 🙂 thanks for stopping by, Toni ❤️
In bloom and breath – kick to the curb society’s limitations! Lovely.
Thank you so much, Margaret 😀 so glad you liked it ❤️
To be undervalued, to be ridiculed, scorned to be shredded for being something that doesn’t conform –
and to refuse – to follow the heart, to know inner strength, to turn time and time again, despite the rush of tears … to choose love – to revel in its open embrace and light – that speaks volumes in the face of all who fear.
And is there not truth in beauty in this? However it manifests – so may it be.
lovely interpretation of the prompt Sanaa ~ and somehow, I would expect nothing less than your response, and how you turn it all to something very positive, and encouraging as it all comes to its culmination in the 3rd stanza ~ 🙂
Thank you so much, Pat 😀 so glad you enjoyed it ❤️
Oh Sanaa! This is stellar writing! I agree with Magaly: it is hard to pick out individual phrases and lines. The final stanza is complete on its own. I like the resistance in the line 'I am hope, I am song', which reminds me of a song by Eddie James, and the Sleeping Beauty kiss of dawn..
Thank you so much, Kim 😀 so glad you liked it ❤️
Stunning write – your last lines left me breathless
Thank you so much, Jae 😀 so glad you enjoyed it ❤️
yes you break out beautifully in the end – battering resistance but I also love the wistful side of the first lines
where is poetry
that puts uncertainty to sleep?
this poem reminds me of a butterfly caught behind a window pane before it finds the opening
Awww gosh! ❤️ Thank you so much, Laura 😍 so glad you liked it! ❤️
I like the way you ask the ‘Where is poetry..’ questions. A great response to the prompt, Sanaa.
Thank you so much, Kerry 😀 so glad you liked it ❤️
What a delight to read such a beautiful poem Sanaa. Absolutely breathtaking!
Thank you so much, Robin 😀 so glad you enjoyed it ❤️
Oh, that is a lovely response to the prompt. The questioning demand and its resulting need to know works so well here. And how you’ve structured it in this form, where the final stanza becomes a resounding voice of resistance and hope, is admirable.
I loved this bit: “mine is the poetry/that echoes endless descriptions of growth,/of change that looks past hesitation”.
Aww gosh! ❤️ Thank you so much, Anmol 😀 so glad you liked it! ❤️
So many beautiful lines. I love the idea of dreams rushing forth in bloom and breath! I agree with others – this is a stellar poem~
Thank you so much, Mary 😀 so good to see you ❤️
Whenever I come to visit here, I do so with such expectation Sanaa and once again you haven’t let me down… A beautifully lyrical write artfully sustained throughout. Truly delightful and memorable writing. Your spirit shines through so clearly here…
Awww gosh! ❤️ Thank you so much, Scott 😀 so glad you liked it! ❤️
I agree with Magaly. That last stanza is a powerhouse. Nicely done!
Thank you so much, Rommy 😀 so good to see you ❤️
where is poetry
that rebels and soars with careless wings?
My favourite lines.
(As to where it is, I have written quite a lot of it over the years.)
Thank you so much, Rosemary 😍 so glad you liked it ❤️
A lovely poem!!!
Thank you so much, Annell 😀 so good to see you ❤️
The line “Where is poetry //that puts uncertainty to sleep?” just catches me for the rest of the poem and is one of my favorite lines. The entire poem is wonderful. 🙂
Thank you so much, Chrissa 😀 so glad you enjoyed it ❤️
I love this, especially “i am hope, i am song.” Beautiful, Sanaa.
Thank you so much, Sherry 😀 so glad you liked it ❤️
Beautifully written. That last stanza is filled with wisdom of the ages!
Thank you so much, Beverly 😀 so good to see you ❤️
“where is poetry
that rebels and soars with careless wings? ”
Yes indeed the questions asked are the source of understanding for the muse
Happy you dropped by my Sumi-e Sunday today Sanaa
much love…
Thank you so much, Gillena 😀 so glad you liked it ❤️
Much🌼love
Each line is a jem : )
Thank you so much, ZQ 😀 so good to see you ❤️
I enjoyed the pondering in the first two verses and the affirmation in the 3rd gave the piece a full voice filled with delectable lines.
Thank you so much, Truedessa 😀 so glad you enjoyed it ❤️
‘must we adhere to limitations
set by society and fall apart? ‘ – an awesome line.
The question: ‘where is poetry’ – ultimately answered the words: ‘mine is the poetry ‘ – is impactful and satisfying. Some awesome writing in this!
Awww gosh! ❤️ Thank you so much, Wendy 😍 so glad you liked it! ❤️
Beautiful!
Thank you so much, Ellecee 😀 so good to see you ❤️
Beautiful and really enjoyable in every line.
Thank you so much, Vicki 😀 so glad you enjoyed it ❤️
Beautiful write!
Thank you so much, Ayala 😀 so good to see you ❤️
Sanaa- your writing fills me with awe. This is so beautiful- every line speaks volumes.
Awww gosh! ❤️ Thank you so much, Linda 😍 so glad you liked it! ❤️
This is my favorite line: where is poetry that puts uncertainty to sleep?
Thank you so much, Colleen 😀 so good to see you ❤️
This poem built slowly and the roof of the building became a golden crown. Such beautiful writing.
Thank you so much, Sara 😀 so glad you liked it ❤️