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Barren Tree

The rivers run with tears As oceans bear the rain Sailors sail through fears With no promise of terrain Only to dwell and reach this land That moans with sorrow and grief Only to hold on to a lonely hand The way a tree holds its last leaf Don’t praise the moments of joy Because they hardly ever last Summers are memories to enjoy When the Autumns come too fast

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Mike Shoemaker

Date: 1/24/2016 9:04:00 AM

Nicely done.

Abdullatif Kanafani
Date: 1/24/2016 12:48:00 PM

Thank you very much

Skat A

Date: 1/23/2016 9:05:00 PM

ABDULLATIF :) Congratulations on having your poem featured on the soups, Home Page. ~SKAT~

Abdullatif Kanafani
Date: 1/24/2016 7:11:00 AM

Thank you once again SKAT I feel very honored

Scott Thirtyseven

Date: 1/20/2016 7:06:00 AM

I really like those last two lines, they finish off this wonderful poem superbly. Strong write.

Abdullatif Kanafani
Date: 1/20/2016 9:08:00 AM

How kind of you to acknowledge my efforts thank you

Constance La France

Date: 1/19/2016 3:38:00 AM

Abdul, I love this poem, it is so soothing and flows beautifully, and congratulations on having it featured this week on the home page, enjoy the honor ~

Abdullatif Kanafani
Date: 1/19/2016 3:42:00 AM

Thanks so much it is definitely an honor, I'm glad you enjoyed reading it. It means a lot to know that people are reading my stuff. Thanks again for commenting

Skat A

Date: 1/18/2016 3:06:00 PM

enjoying your first poem once again. Love SKAT

Abdullatif Kanafani
Date: 1/18/2016 3:22:00 PM

How nice thanks SKAT

Dean Mobley

Date: 1/18/2016 1:18:00 AM

This one is very nice in so many ways. Nice.

Abdullatif Kanafani
Date: 1/18/2016 3:22:00 PM

Thanks so much for commenting Dean

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 1/13/2016 12:31:00 AM

Abdullatif, WELCOME to poetry soup. I hope you have fun with this wonderful community. You'll find many friendly poets who are ready to support and give positive feedback. I will enjoy following you and your poetry :) We are Lucky To Have you. Enjoy Poetry Soup:) Your New Poet Friend @-> Linda

Abdullatif Kanafani
Date: 1/13/2016 2:29:00 AM

So sweet of you It will be an absolute pleasure to read your poetry as well. And becoming literary friends sharing writing can't wait

Elizabeth Folkers

Date: 1/11/2016 9:53:00 PM

Wow I really like it welcome to poetry soup great first write

Abdullatif Kanafani
Date: 1/12/2016 3:17:00 AM

thank you for the warm welcome

Skat A

Date: 1/11/2016 2:12:00 PM

Abdullatif,,, Welcome to Poetry Soup. It will be a delight to read and become familiar with your poems in the future. As for now, I will greet you with the same smile others passed when I first joined the soup. Wishing you and your poetry the best. I hope you get to meet all the nice poets around here STARTING with me- SKAT :-) Please drop a hello and tell me a little about yourself if you wish. I would like to be your newest poetry soup "FRIEND" Hugs.. SKAT

Skat A
Date: 1/13/2016 7:16:00 PM

Hi Abdullatif, I'm looking forward in reading more of your poems... PLEASE!!!

Abdullatif Kanafani
Date: 1/11/2016 3:16:00 PM

How kind thank you for the effortful greeting. You have given me a great prospect of how well mannered and sincere poets on this website are. It will be a pleasure reading your poetry no doubt. And I would also like to get to know you too. Thanks a million SKAT.