Best Ghazal Poems
O, my angel, how smitten are yearnings of lonely night!
Will lover’s fantasy enchant, dream of this dreary night?
Though alluring is its rhythm, are you aware my sweet love,
Forlorn is the song, vying favor of this sullen night?
Glance of seduction, glamor of opulence, express doubt:
Can an enamored moon enthrall, this melancholic night?
My dear, how sincerely must I plead, to heavens above:
Let dawn of desires blossom, in passion of wistful night!
It is the quest of my appeal and zeal of my longings:
Oh, fervor of my love, conquer this solitary night!
Have you not heard my love, benevolence of my prayer,
Appealing to the goddess, tolling fervid wish of night?
Voice of love proclaims~ fertile is ending of our story:
Passions will flourish, sowing seeds of love, in womb of night.
You too heard the prophecy, in words of Aphrodite:
Epistle of romance bestows, entrance to glory night!
Expect me my dear, commanding the chariots of knights;
Welcome me with a kiss, to empire of hypnotic night.
O, my angel, open your heart, let-in dream of lifetime,
Where we shall dwell forever, crafting fable of the night.
Waiting to be free
I am dying, but not like anybody who died.
I am living, but in the rainbow, I do reside.
How much longer will I go until secrets unveil?
My mind cannot comprehend, but my heart will decide.
My problems are too simple, my remedy complex;
Love is my medicine, which I have identified.
Destination is unknown; the journey is too short,
My vehicle is broken, and our driver is mystified.
My body is a cage; my soul is shackled inside.
Speak not of troubles; my pain will be justified.
The door is half open; I can see the ray of love,
My heart will take over until we’re all unified.
Tomorrow, I will fly with swallows; they know the path.
Who can you trust “Haloo”? There is no one to confide.
1/25/16 Haloo
I dedicate this poem to Daniel Turner, for all his love and friendship.
I play with words, but I’m not sure why I write poetry.
One day I just felt the need to try! I write poetry!
It fills my heart with such delight. Oh, could I ever stop?
Can you keep the sparrow from the sky? I write poetry.
With pen in hand, I wait to hear the whispers of my muse.
Soon enough, the verses multiply! I write poetry.
At times the words come over-flowing; but sometimes a phrase
flits as if it were a butterfly. I write poetry.
I strive to capture flutter-words! They are so beautiful.
Amazed am I when I can’t deny I write poetry!
I’ll see a sunset, taste first snow, or smell a ruby rose.
Mother Nature I must glorify; I write poetry.
A poetess I call myself as one who loves sweet rhythm.
God willing, may I say till I die - I write poetry.
Let me 'neath fleecy clouds be. For spring is here.
God's creation all for me. For spring is here.
So many glorious gardens to admire,
Clematis attracts a bee. For spring is here.
Aubrietia produced in profusion,
Scented Daphne in valley. For spring is here.
Up in the mountains, veiled with alpine flora,
Wild primrose and rosemary. For spring is here.
Orioles and robins lured by blush cherries,
Magnolias so airy. For spring is here.
But there on the calm wide seas, racing dinghies
Ketches, sloops sail to the quay. For spring is here.
Oh man, what's that I hear, someone is sneezing?
Hay fever? Or allergy? For spring is here.
11 syllables per line.
11 September 2020
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Satisfying founts of passions, a celebration remains unattainable
Like admiring the unreachable, possession remains unattainable.
Carved pains from which to heal, an abiding endeavour
As pleasure of the mind its satisfaction remains unattainable.
Passion and reason within a soul, harmony far to reach
Ever refining a beautiful soul, perfection remains unattainable.
Poetry, language of uncontrollable words, a wonder to uncover
Soaring imagination, the destination remains unattainable.
Beauty, a value of the mind, rainbows of perception
Like truth core, the heart distinction remains unattainable.
Love, that’s Life in motion, the soul rebirth and growth
Occupying all Love chambers, a dimension remains unattainable.
Nature speaks to silent hearts and feeds restful souls
Walking on Nature’s path, the last station remains unattainable.
In the temple of Light, one Besma raises passionate a sight
Abiding in blessedness, her plea of emotion remains attainable.
September 14th, 2018
In my poetic garden, where petals breathe with light - I feel evergreen.
Among ruby roses I see butterflies take flight - I feel evergreen.
Roaming under the influence of jasmine and honeysuckle perfume,
Edenic whispers weave tales of passions that excite - I feel evergreen.
In the fragility of flowers I yearn for my gold orchid amore,
who's eyes like stars, guide me in the darkness of midnight - I feel evergreen.
In her sepal support embrace, I find peace resting upon her blossoms,
like a bee in her flowered nectar tasting delight - I feel evergreen.
Her tender satin skin enchants my senses into drunken breathless sighs,
in each kaleidoscopic floret her soul shines bright - I feel evergreen.
Just like the sapphire moon I bow to her delicate dahlia distinction,
my soul shines when her loving caress is like moonlight - I feel evergreen.
I ask the breeze to carry her to the realms of my tranquil oasis,
so I can dance in the glory of her serene sight - to feel evergreen.
I know greedy gardeners are envious of my most beautiful bloom,
but they do not know how to evolve her seeds upright - to feel evergreen.
Before the tests of time become my nemesis like the serpent with Eve,
flourish strong my beloved like the sun at daylight - to feel evergreen.
In the hope of an eternal vineyard where our sacred love never wilts,
I'll protect you like thorns against predators at night - to feel evergreen.
Forever remain within the boundaries where our hearts beat together,
a perennial symphony where twin flames ignite - to feel evergreen.
IN THE MEADOWS IS MY DREAM
Strolling, strolling we are in the meadow: airy and green
where asters, dahlias, nod and wink passing their green
With him by my side, the hours of dread and fear are gone
His blue eyes speak: "we're a match in heaven, always green"
Dandelion heads float like little parachutes while we walk,
he spinning me round and round in the carpet of golds and green
Eyes to eyes meet, no more words from A to Z, we need not speak
for our heartbeats duet in vibrato of love so evergreen
Afar we hear thumps of small feet and some thunder laughs,
He and I turn round we behold our kids innocent and green
Father God-- the author of love along blue feathers
and yellow smile is watching over us in that vast green...
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8:40 pm , April 24, 2015
Panacea
Panacea…
Goodbye, my love, do not fear, I am here, no more tear.
Dear dear, no more fear, in my dream, reappear, reappear.
Wake up dear, can you hear? Wake up, my love, fly like dove.
I am here; kiss me dear, mommy dear, I am near.
With my two eyes, I taste your lips; panacea was all your kiss.
I am aware, from far away, go, my dear, with no more fear.
Your love, my world, your love my book, you're the world, I was the look,
Your voice shall chant in my silence, I can hear, so clear.
Come back, dear, I am in pain; I need to see, come back to me.
Pain and darkness, night and silence, all are here; I am here.
Lonely I am, silent shadows calling your name, always the same.
Go, my dear, go to heaven, all the angels full of cheer.
Without your touch, nothing feels right; my days are night,
My nights are long, full of fear; what do I need? A burning spear.
Your world, “Haloo” shattered with pain, tears falling, falling like rain;
Panacea is just a dream; I just want to disappear.
For Mom
10/27/16 Haloo
Inside The Mirror
Mirrors are the biggest liars in our world,
You don’t want to look at them when you are old.
I will break everyone; they show an old man,
The man that was full of youth, as some have told.
Can you see what was there? Now, all it is gone.
There is no more fire in life; it’s just cold.
Tell me, what do you see when you look at me?
A pile of rust that was once as good as gold.
I wish my mirror is showing what it was,
Now is too late, and I’m too old to behold.
What is this life that you don’t know who you are?
Until you wanted more when gone, and it’s sold.
I sold my youth for what? Some bricks and now pain,
Tell me “Haloo” how this journey will unfold.
4/2/18 Haloo
The Painting is called Inside the Mirror or Reflections. It is acrylic on canvas.
This Poem is in the form of a Ghazal without refrain with 11 syllables in each line. The rhyming of Ghazal is always aA, bA, cA, dA, eA etc.
Love is the sweet,
Yet truth is sweeter.
True love is the sweetest.
Sour Fantasy…
I saw you there passing by.
Walking graceful, kind of shy.
Body gorgeous angel face,
Hair was so long, dim the sky.
Breasts like lemons marble legs,
Rosy lips with tender thigh.
Looked at me with eyes so blue,
Blue like ocean, my my my.
Words failed me to make a sound,
I called you with yearning sigh.
I was silent, you disgust,
You ignored me, I asked why.
You told me that I am mad,
All I have to do is, try.
I am old or maybe drunk,
I can at least dream to fly.
Let my fingers touch your skin,
Kiss your valleys mountain high.
I am in love with my love,
Even though, she thinks is, lie.
Love that hurts will never pass,
Cross my heart and hope to die.
Haloo, go to sleep, is late.
She is gone, just say goodbye.
8/12/18 Haloo
Note: This poem is a short form in "ghazal" 7 syllables. The rhyming in Ghazal ends with AA bA cA dA eA etc. It comes in two different forms with and without refrain. (Poetrysoup has a great explanation for this form of poetry).
I Am Why….
Why’s that nightingale sings all through the night? I am why.
How come rain makes a rainbow by kissing light? I am why.
I am why how the season changes on Earth, I confess.
A thousand mysteries for your vanished sight, I am why.
I am love that hurts and transcends beyond high, I confess.
With love every second is life, without a fight, I am why.
Lovers, they know my name with each breath of life, I confess.
I confess that the oneness is shining bright, I am why.
I am in you and you are in within me, I confess.
We are cause and effect that deals without plight, I am why.
I am here and I am there and everywhere, I confess.
You are dreaming to reach my neighboring height, I am why.
Go and ask “Haloo” since he knows who I am, I confess.
He might reach out to me, I know he just might, I am why.
5/20/18 Haloo
Note: The rhyming in Ghazal ends with AA bA cA dA eA etc. It comes in two different forms with and without refrain. (Poetrysoup has a great explanation for this form of poetry).
A repost of “Unattainable” with special thanks, sincere recognition and due veneration to our fellow poet and friend, Pashang Salehi, for his constructive critique.. valuable remarks.. precious time devoted to my humble work to let it meet the form of Ghazal.
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Meeting passion founts, elation unattainable
Loving beyond reach, possession unattainable.
Carved pains from which to heal, an abiding endeavour
As mind pleasure, satisfaction unattainable.
Passion and reason in soul, harmony far to reach
Refining a soul, perfection unattainable.
Boundless words poetry, a wonder to uncover
Soaring fancy, destination unattainable.
Beauty, insight of the mind, rainbows of perception
Like truth core, the heart distinction unattainable.
Love, ever Life in motion, the soul rebirth and growth
Winning love chambers, dimensions unattainable.
Nature speaks to the silent heart and feeds restful souls
Walking Nature’s path, direction unattainable.
In the temple of Light, one Besma raises a sight
Abiding in blessedness, detection unattainable.
Desiring not the defeated or desperately seeking,
Perpetual being the definition of one fearfully seeking.
Depth sneaks in to destroy each timid step,
Darkness divides the surface while impatiently seeking.
Beauty scatters along the horizon unrecognized,
A lost soul in the unknown is carefully seeking.
Striving to escape the gravitational pull,
The mind still aimlessly seeking.
Forfeit it all and dwell in the insanity,
Serene emptiness leaves the heart truthfully seeking.
Copyright © 2019 Brandy Nicole
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~ Lingering Thoughts ~
Form- Ghazal
Divine wine…
Pleasantness is within me, I need more of that wine.
What a night I hope it be, I need more of that wine.
You are me and I'm you, till my last day loving you.
I am us and you are we, I need more of that wine.
Like a candle in my night, break the darkness from my sight,
Shine at me until I see, I need more of that wine.
I’ll rub my lips to your lips; my pain will be all gone,
Let’s break our cage, and go free; I need more of that wine.
Blissfulness is around us; seek it from within you,
Come and find the hidden key, I need more of that wine.
Wingless flying is unwise, sit down, watch the sunrise.
Laughing crying grief and glee, I need more of that wine.
You left a trail for "Haloo", he found you with no clue.
He knows the way and told me, I need more of that wine.
10/22/2019 Haloo
Note: Note: This poem is in the form of "Ghazal" with 13 syllables. The rhyming in Ghazal ends with AA bA cA dA eA etc. It comes in two different forms with and without refrain. The refrain in this poem is, “ I need more of that wine”. (Poetrysoup has a great explanation for this form of poetry).