Get Your Premium Membership

The Watch Maker

The Watch Maker… Let me be, leave me alone, I'm Him, I'm alone. I'm in pain; let me be, let me be, on my own. All the time, every night, I see their vanished sights. Let me be, being alone, tired of silent nights. In this world of darkness, I feel pain and sadness. Nothing there in my heart only beats emptiness. In this sad cave of time, I suffered from my crime. I suffered with this pain; pain is there all the time. Time is pain; I feel trapped, I cannot face the fact. Who am I? Watchmaker, I don't know how to act. Fault me not if I did what I did on my own, I am here, lonely nights, sleepless, all alone. What I did in my mind I made it partly blind. I made it for my sake, what I hoped yet to find. I have dreamt of the sun; shining sun seemed like fun. No more fear, no more fright, a good deed I have done. With the light, I can see a luscious land full of trees, shining jewels, red and green, dancing with morning breeze. I made birds fly too high, no more pain, no more cry. Rainbow near, out of clouds, oceans there in the sky. I made grapes; I made wine; holy wine suits me fine. I made drunks; I am drunk; drunks, to me, are divine. I gave love; I gave truth to all men's sins of youth. I gave life, I gave death, I gave all reckless truth. I shall sleep all night long to have dreams of the light. If I wake up tonight, all your days will be night. I need you more than I; if you live, I don't die, Who is it? You or I; if we're one, both can fly. Am I drunk, maybe mad? Let me be, I'll be glad. Don't wake me. I'll be mad, knowing that you feel bad. 12/7/17 Haloo The painting is called The Watch Maker, it is acrylic on canvas...

Copyright © | Year Posted 2018




Post Comments

Poetrysoup is an environment of encouragement and growth so only provide specific positive comments that indicate what you appreciate about the poem.

Please Login to post a comment

Date: 10/28/2018 10:20:00 AM
Hi pashang, this is a most creative Masavni from your pen. Your imagination does sing freely through each thought. Your words bring the reader into the heart of your imagery and I, for one, was entranced by the piece from beginning to end. This incredible write is a fave my friend. Have a wonderful Sunday. Your friend always....Mike.
Login to Reply
Salehi Avatar
Pashang Salehi
Date: 11/5/2018 2:50:00 AM
Thanks Mike, I do not know how to respond to your kind words. I just say thank you.
Date: 4/28/2018 5:16:00 PM
Incredible masnavi! You have captured the true form much better than I.
Login to Reply
Salehi Avatar
Pashang Salehi
Date: 4/29/2018 8:26:00 PM
Thanks dear..
Date: 3/5/2018 7:28:00 AM
Hello Pashang, A very creative poem with a finely tuned intensity of thought and interwoven imagery. You bring the reader fully along with you in this masterfully-done narrative. The word picture you've crafted here of the Watch Maker and his numerous actions is a most definite pleasure to read!! Superb!! Best Wishes, Gary
Login to Reply
Salehi Avatar
Pashang Salehi
Date: 3/5/2018 10:33:00 AM
Thanks Gary, thanks again and again. The master of this style of poetry is RUMI. The question is, am I mad or am I drunk? Who is going to take me home?....
Date: 2/28/2018 5:12:00 AM
What an amazing poem this is, you take the very soul in to the picture with your wonderful words...
Login to Reply
Salehi Avatar
Pashang Salehi
Date: 3/4/2018 1:51:00 PM
Thanks Harry....Have you seen in the picture the watch is broken?
Date: 2/27/2018 12:29:00 PM
Excellent Masnavi! I have just begun writing Masnavi's as well - will have to post one.
Login to Reply
Salehi Avatar
Pashang Salehi
Date: 3/4/2018 1:49:00 PM
Great my dear, let me know.... Thank you..
Date: 2/25/2018 11:22:00 AM
Pashang, this is awesome. I had never read, nor written this form and it appears to be difficult yet you have captured it with a capable pen. Very cool!
Login to Reply
Salehi Avatar
Pashang Salehi
Date: 3/4/2018 1:48:00 PM
Thanks Rhonda, you're very kind.
Date: 2/23/2018 6:35:00 PM
Pashang: You've read a bit of my stuff and know how simple it is. I just can't get my mind around the intensity you have included in this lovely piece. Thank you for sharing it with all of us on the soup. Keep them coming. And an artist as well, great job. oldbuck
Login to Reply
Salehi Avatar
Pashang Salehi
Date: 2/23/2018 6:51:00 PM
Thank you my friend....I like your style a lot...
Date: 2/22/2018 1:43:00 PM
I should like to learn to write poetry from you.
Login to Reply
Salehi Avatar
Pashang Salehi
Date: 2/23/2018 6:04:00 PM
You are so kind.... Thank you
Date: 2/13/2018 5:00:00 PM
Your imagination from dark to light and back again blew me away. Real writing.
Login to Reply
Salehi Avatar
Pashang Salehi
Date: 2/14/2018 12:59:00 AM
Thank you my dear... you are so kind...
Date: 2/10/2018 10:48:00 AM
Beautiful write! my friend the Almighty watch maker God...He's creator of awe and all.. Thanks for sharing your creativity..Wonderful write and painting... A Fav for me James
Login to Reply
Salehi Avatar
Pashang Salehi
Date: 2/14/2018 12:58:00 AM
Thank you very much James, I admire your works as well ...
Date: 1/25/2018 10:06:00 PM
A very intriguing write, to go along with the painting. Nice job
Login to Reply
Salehi Avatar
Pashang Salehi
Date: 2/9/2018 11:11:00 AM
Thanks Becca..
Date: 1/22/2018 11:00:00 AM
What a creative muse you possess, Pashang! I love how you interpreted this painting. Well done! Regards // paul
Login to Reply
Salehi Avatar
Pashang Salehi
Date: 1/23/2018 1:26:00 PM
Thanks Paul....I want to know the mind of God!
Date: 1/22/2018 7:09:00 AM
A purposeful creation..deep in thought..rhythmic, reflective...very well written, Pashang.
Login to Reply
Salehi Avatar
Pashang Salehi
Date: 1/23/2018 1:24:00 PM
You are so kind Vijay...
Date: 1/22/2018 12:48:00 AM
An emotional write my dear Haloo, the painting is a beautiful work of art ...Maria
Login to Reply
Salehi Avatar
Pashang Salehi
Date: 1/23/2018 1:24:00 PM
Thanks Maria.... Haloo
Date: 1/18/2018 6:23:00 PM
Nicely done, Pashang, with the light guiding ... Nice painting. Hugs eve
Login to Reply
Salehi Avatar
Pashang Salehi
Date: 1/18/2018 7:58:00 PM
Thanks Eve.... You are so kind
Date: 1/17/2018 3:32:00 PM
This reminds me of a movie I saw last year, it was a metaphor for God, but now I have gone and forgotten its title. Anyway, this is very dream-like and I believe the watch maker is God?
Login to Reply
Salehi Avatar
Pashang Salehi
Date: 1/17/2018 5:25:00 PM
Indeed.... I love smart people...
Date: 1/16/2018 5:41:00 PM
And being a midwife I see the little baby. Pass me some of that holy wine Pashang.
Login to Reply
Salehi Avatar
Pashang Salehi
Date: 1/16/2018 7:19:00 PM
Cheers...
Date: 1/16/2018 3:58:00 PM
Thisdream epitomizes all dreams beautiful work!
Login to Reply
Salehi Avatar
Pashang Salehi
Date: 1/16/2018 5:07:00 PM
Thanks Ralph... Am I drunk?......Always dreaming...
Date: 1/16/2018 2:42:00 PM
such deep dark imagery which is complimented so well by your artistic talents (so glad to see that butterfly!!!) I'd hate to have such dark dreams and would welcome being woken from it. What book is it in your picture and i have to say the detail on the chess piece is stunning!!! :-) hugs Jan xx
Login to Reply
Salehi Avatar
Pashang Salehi
Date: 1/16/2018 5:04:00 PM
Thanks Jan, the book says to BE or to BECOME... Poor God that had to dream of us....
Date: 1/15/2018 1:42:00 PM
An excellent poem my friend and a lovely painting.. I hope you are well...
Login to Reply
Salehi Avatar
Pashang Salehi
Date: 1/16/2018 12:59:00 PM
Thank you Mr. Silent one "Khamoush" for stopping by....
Date: 1/15/2018 1:27:00 AM
Wow. I really like the way you managed to keep up the pace on this one. Took me right along for the ride. Been a while since I stopped by. Good to too see you are still posting with your talent. Fondest regards David in NZ
Login to Reply
Salehi Avatar
Pashang Salehi
Date: 1/16/2018 12:41:00 PM
Thanks David... welcome back...
Date: 1/14/2018 2:07:00 PM
- A dream with lots of feelings, Pashang - Some questions can be answered others can not - A great poem - Never too late to wish you; A happy new year ! - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Login to Reply
Salehi Avatar
Pashang Salehi
Date: 1/14/2018 2:09:00 PM
Thank you Anne Lise, Happy new year to you as well.... Love

Book: Reflection on the Important Things