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The Galaxy of Thoughts

Let the reality be unveiled, O galaxy of thought Whither the doors of chamber of knowledge the men of vision sought The depth of ocean of wisdom, life is set out to reach Unfolds like the bloom of spring, sensibility you beseech For ages the eyes of consciousness, ‘ave been yearning to find The keys of vision that unlocks the closed prison of mind The bright stars of imagination in moments of despair sink How fragile are the images that chains of perception link! The space beyond my perception has more than one domain My thirst of knowledge may set me on a journey to unknown Look Yamin! What gifts for you your exploring soul has brought Reflection –discernment and vision; wisdom –the heaven of thought

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Andrea Dietrich

Date: 12/13/2012 10:38:00 PM

this one is sure deep. A splendid one I found way back at the start of your list!!

Mohammad Yamin
Date: 12/14/2012 2:06:00 PM

The first two lines of a Ghazal is called MatIa in which both the lines rhyme (the rhyming word is called 'Qafia') followed most often by a repetitive word or phrase (called 'Radeef'). From the second couplet onward only the second line has 'Qafia' and 'Radeef'. Being in one meter and scale Ghazals can be set to music and sung in concerts. Although Ghazal is now an accepted form of poetry in English literature, I believe that it is next to impossible to write Ghazal in English language fulfilling all its prerequisites. My Ghazal, which may be splendid in contents, falls short in the strict requirement of a Ghazal. I have made each couplet rhyme differently ignoring meter and scale.

Mohammad Yamin
Date: 12/14/2012 2:03:00 PM

Thanks for your appreciation, Andria. I am glad you liked my Ghazal. This is a translation of one of my Ghazals written in Urdu language. In Urdu I have a published book comprising hundred Ghazals. Additionally I have written over two hundred Ghazals that were published in the literary magazines and rendered in the gathering of poets in Karachi and Dhaka. Ghazal is a unique form of poetry in Persian, Urdu and Arabic languages. It is written in one meter and scale and comprises couplets (minimum 5 couplets) called 'Sher'. Each couplet or 'Sher' has a complete story, a complete message or a complete philosophy.

Date: 9/21/2008 2:26:00 PM

Interesting perception in this poem. I like the idea of "the heaven of thought"--a wow for any writer. Nice use of imagery. Thank you for sharing your thoughts with us and for taking time to comment on my poem. Keep on writing! Karen