Feel the ocean kiss your feet;
Rejoice – when close kindred meet.
A day or two at Hawkesbay beach;
Far beyond the city’s reach.
I caught the bus – read news on the way;
Finally arrive – Butlers chocolate cafe.
The delicious aroma took my breath away.
A streak of gold in skies above;
Saying the names of places I love.
The evening sky is growing dark;
Come stroll along Bin Qasim park.
Upon the grass we lie for hours;
Glance above on meteor showers.
Choose the stairs that mount above;
Saying the names of places I love.
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Form: Rondeau
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There is indeed a ‘romance’ to the both persons & places one loves, and your poem shows that so very well. But now I am wondering just where in the world is Hawkesbay Beach and Bin Qasin Park?
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PS: Bin Qasim Park and Hawkesbay beach are both in Karachi. The park is located in the suburb of the city and is Karachi’s largest urban park, covering 130 acres and visited by over 10 million people each year. The beach is situated 20 km Southwest of Karachi. And the cafe can be found at a number of places in the city, but I love going to the cafe at Dolmen Mall 🙂
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Your poem reflected your relaxed comfortable feeling for your neighborhood. There is always one cafe where you feel right at home isn’t there?
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Today also I’ve come to your blog through your G+ page Sanaa.
The poem is lovely with the names of beautiful places. I really loved the rhythm here. Now I would love to visit that vast park. Hope you are enjoying the lovely places now that you are there…
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There is something so wonderful about that place that claims our hearts. You have written a beautiful verse about the place that knows you well.
Glad you are having a wonderful visit
Much love
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What a magical piece – made in more enchanting by those place names – sounds most delightful!
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Sigh. And as I read I was there with you………am so happy you are enjoying those favourite places right now…….how perfect! As always, you treat us to a beautiful banner photo! Thanks for taking the time to write to the prompt when you are on holidays.
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A wonderful and intense piece that truly captivates. Thanks for sharing and do enjoy the week!
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luv the easy breezy rhyming mood as you name your places
have a good Wednesday
much love…
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A very delightful poem Sanaa. I could almost picture the lovely places as I was reading the poem. And I love beaches too much.
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Sanaa, this is a beautiful poem. I felt happy reading though I don’t know the places you speak of. Still, that chocolate cafe sounds wonderful!!! I hope you’re having fun in Karahi. Your poem was fun to read.
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Oh, this is so soothing and peaceful!
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Beautiful work with the form!
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You’ve used the prompt here as such a lovely, gentle refrain here. So contemplative. Beautiful.
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Fantastic poem. I enjoyed this walk to your favorite places.
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Exquisite….I would love to stay under that romantic sky, Sanaa. Beautiful lines… 🙂
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I’m curious, where is this poem taking place?
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Magical and musical!! A beautiful poem!
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Done very well with the prompt Sanaa! It’s a beautiful place!
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So beautiful, would stay forever here with the love of my life……………………
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I think it is unique to humans, having places we like. Of course all that breath like where we eat and sleep, those don’t count unless it is a special place. Childhood and early romantic encounter places are high on most’s lists.
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I do love a poem that evokes a specific place, and Bin Qasim sounds romantic. Also, it is always an added extra of visiting your blog to admire your header pictures.
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Just as beautiful on second reading, Sanaa. Lovely.
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What a fantastic place… what a place where you can spend the time with someone, or just feel the waves… wonderful
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This was a wonderful travelogue. I wanted to be there!
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Lovely, Sanaa. There is a serene and restful mood expressed in your lines…
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Really pretty reminder of the joy that can be found in sharing a simple item with someone you care for.
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