Across All Winds

Beneath tapestries of sky and clouds of ivory
In a waltz we dance on bridges and on alleys

Across mosques' minarets, we hear the prayers
Then descend to hear the mirth of avid card players

Upon extending roads, we both speed along
Shining with the city lights, singing its songs

With the freedom of vagabonds, with dusk and day
On the vast waterfront, we accelerate, we sway

Whether it was inner solace, or a touch of rage
On your seat I always, share and assuage

We face fierce gusts, we feel the distant sky
Across all winds, my bike and I...
Copyright © | Year Posted 2008


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Date: 4/22/2010 2:38:00 PM
Clever differ, than most stuff I have read..p.d.
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Date: 9/21/2008 8:16:00 PM
Hello Young One! It's so good to read you again. Your talent never stops amazing me. I love your visualization in this poem. It reminds me of my youth. I love the sense of freedom in the last verse, last line. When I was your age I used to ride my bike everywhere. It's amazing how far you can travel right! Just beautiful! Take care sweet. Love Light Truth Patricia
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Date: 9/15/2008 11:13:00 AM
my dear... this is another creative one from a young but mighty heart... i got your comment but ... i have been indispposed for some time.... i now work as a journalist so it is taking lots of my time... i hope to be back powerfully thanks alot... keep the flag flying.... you are great
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Date: 9/13/2008 12:53:00 PM
this is a free flowing write, that brings back many childhood memories, nice write Farrah, take care D-nyce
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Date: 9/13/2008 5:45:00 AM
cute very cute. but beyond that you have the gift. and you have it for the english language being where your from. this piece has the beauty that is very rare but recognized as the work of a pro. John H Loving III
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Date: 9/13/2008 3:47:00 AM
Lovely as always....I didn't expect it's you and the bike...WOW!!!...C u in school 2....Sara...P.S: You made me laugh on how you understod a part in my french poem...lol...keep on fighting....LOOL!!!
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Date: 9/10/2008 7:30:00 PM
Wonderful imagey forwards your thoughts in this one. Wow! Much to think about here. Good job!! Karen
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Date: 9/10/2008 4:33:00 PM
Your writing always brings a smile, farah. I'm so glad you are still here ... I haven't been for awhile and its good to know you are still writing here at the Soup. Love ya, Sue
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Date: 9/10/2008 9:22:00 AM
Hey !! What a sense of freedom. The expressionism is wonderful. I could almost feel the wind in my face like a magic carpet ride. Have a wonderful day, Young One. Vince
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Date: 9/9/2008 11:56:00 PM
Loved the imagery in your line'Beneath tapestries of sky and clouds of ivory' a poem within a poem Farah.Rgds Brian & thanks for your kind comments
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Date: 9/9/2008 8:55:00 PM
So clever and lovely and unique--specifically you.:) Loved it, very cheerful and vibrant. Regards, Sara
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Date: 9/9/2008 6:24:00 PM
This is extremely well written and has personification qualities. I think I will read you more often! :)
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Date: 9/9/2008 4:33:00 PM
I echo Sean's excellent comment exactly - ah, to be young and ridin' free...sigh. Lovely, Kristin
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Date: 9/9/2008 2:36:00 PM
Dear Farah, Your Poem Across all winds in the form of Couplets is a remarkable picturization of youthful exuberance. The poem flows charmingly from the beginning to the end. You are good with words. Keep it up. Also I don't want to miss out thanking you for your impressive comments on my poem The Wind of Change.- Mohammad
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Date: 9/9/2008 1:39:00 PM
This is excellent and memory refreshing. I remind me of my days in the Sinai desert. I like the rhyming couplets a lot. Great job! ~Joseph
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Date: 9/9/2008 12:37:00 PM
Ah, young Farah, such memories this poem evokes! Though my scenery may have been a bit different than yours, surely the sky and wind we shared! Enjoy, enjoy enjoy! And keep writing so that I may remember the freedom and beauty! Can you tell I loved this poem? : ) Awesome! Love, Shar
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Date: 9/9/2008 12:35:00 PM
Ahhhhh for youth , pedal-power and the freedom it allows ... Nice one T-yone ......
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Date: 9/9/2008 11:58:00 AM
Farah - Hi there - great poem in my favorite form - what a blessing - god Bless you
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