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Persian Sonnet

Persian Sonnet: Candle and the Sun Persian Sonnet: Candle and the Sun I heard a candle talking to the sun, asking him why he must be so bright. How fun it is to look at you tonight! When the day is gone, the moon is the one. Shadows are breaking, yet figures may run, I shall be lighting all lovers all night. Making sweet illusion of night, delight, and close their day when lover’s night is done. How beautiful is it when you’re gone? I’ll be the reason for lovers to be, Then we live until the very break of dawn, and they see only what their heart will see. How magnificent is it to live on? Although it’s just a night, it’s life for me. 1/20/16 Haloo

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Ovidiu Bocsa

Date: 12/3/2018 12:12:00 PM

Each poetry of yours it is a rewarding experience. From other perspective, looking the same truth (beyond the philosophical/religious/political community = Indeed, how many candles must burn to see the true Light? How much suffering/sacrifice till people understand these are not necessary for a real spiritual life?

Pashang Salehi
Date: 12/3/2018 6:50:00 PM

My dear Ovidiu, I'm done with religious and political views. I am seeking the truth and hopefully, I'll find it. Thanks for reading my work. All the best...

Indiana Shaw

Date: 7/31/2016 12:47:00 AM

( ; . . . ???? ?????

Pashang Salehi
Date: 7/31/2016 1:17:00 AM

Thank you..

Indiana Shaw
Date: 7/31/2016 12:55:00 AM

A beautiful write . . . ; )

Scott Thirtyseven

Date: 3/2/2016 6:38:00 AM

What a charmer. Some wonderful lines, and rhymes like "When the day..." & "Shadows...".

Pashang Salehi
Date: 3/2/2016 10:31:00 AM

Thanks Scott...I wanted to try something different... I am more a Ghazal and Masnavi guy than anything else...being a Persian has its own problems. :) Thanks again

Elaine George

Date: 2/13/2016 6:53:00 AM

Beautiful sonnet, Pashang.

Pashang Salehi
Date: 2/13/2016 10:50:00 AM

Thanks Elaine

Duke Beaufort

Date: 2/4/2016 7:03:00 AM

I will never be able to look at candles the same way. See what you have done to me!!! So, now I look at all sources of light just a little differently--that's not a bad thing, I guess. Our words leave their mark on each other. So, may I commend you and thank you for the perspective.

Pashang Salehi
Date: 2/9/2016 5:51:00 PM

Yes, Candle is the ultimate sign or source for love in Persian literature. It either dies "to give light",or "it kills" it lovers (moth)(you've read my question, I have a stanza about moth and candle). Thank you Duke. By the way are you truly the DUKE of Beaufort South Carolina?

Pashang Salehi
Date: 2/9/2016 5:45:00 PM

Janice Canerdy

Date: 2/3/2016 8:41:00 AM

A great sonnet, Pashang. Janice

Pashang Salehi
Date: 2/9/2016 5:34:00 PM

"Ja" is used to indicate agreement with a positive statement, simply means yes! We do know what "nice" means.... So, YES NICE .... thank you very much.

Daniel Turner

Date: 2/2/2016 6:18:00 AM

Wonderful sonnet, Pashang. Intelligent comparison between candle and sun. You obviously have great talent.

Pashang Salehi
Date: 2/2/2016 2:14:00 PM

Thank you Daniel.... Are you sure you don't know me? :)

Sandra Haight

Date: 1/25/2016 1:32:00 PM

A lovely Sonnet, Pashang. Sandra

Pashang Salehi
Date: 1/26/2016 5:01:00 PM

Thank you Sandra

Sara Kendrick

Date: 1/25/2016 7:21:00 AM

Interesting comparison between the candle and the sun..Very good use of poetic tools in your work..I enjoyed reading this one today..Thanks for the visit to my page..Sara

Pashang Salehi
Date: 1/26/2016 5:00:00 PM

Thanks Sara ... Which one is better, which one is worst? Drowning in water or dying of thirst.

White Sage

Date: 1/25/2016 2:44:00 AM

a well penned sonnet there, nice imaginations it gives....excellent write Pashang

Pashang Salehi
Date: 1/26/2016 4:58:00 PM

Thank you my friend