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this book is Full of mischief, valor, ribaldry, and romance, mystery plus more ~~~~ The Arabian Nights ~~~~  These are the tales that saved the life of Shahrazad, whose husband, the king, executed each of his wives after a single night of marriage. Beginning an enchanting story each evening, Shahrazad always withheld the ending: A thousand and one nights later, her life was spared forever.   
 

there is thousands of many different tales.... thank you... 

Arabian Mist

"The Arabian Nights"

Underneath the oceans' veil.
A mystery lies within.
Beyond Orion's belt, I shift my mind to sail.
Within, every constellation hides the secrets of sin.

Allowing me, to the time frame the world of yesterday.
I found portals with no way out.
Covering every bruise that my body had on display.
Drawing along the mist of no doubt!

I tie eternity into loopholes with no end.
Singing a song that lacks the strength to be strong.
Trying hard to swallow words that have no end.
Babbling at my tongue, when one's heart is wrong.

I hide in the light, away from the darker mist.
A sprint sensation lurking down-under. 
Anthologies wrote only to exist. 
A place that strikes louder than thunder.

Eyes that port and slow everything down.
Mysteries behind, a deadly desert storm.
Slaving under the 3rd crown.
Candlelight's guiding a new wedding form.

Executed in a thousand tales, of romance.
Knocking at my door ending another dream.
A sensual marriage with regrets, and loss of chance.
Dancing streams with no means.

Avalon, closing over an Arabic Night.
A story cradling me in bed.
By morning dawn, I will no longer see the light.
Waking up to another Arabian Night.

.              by;p.d.

NOTE~ I read the book 5 years ago.                  
 "ARABIAN NIGHTS."
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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Oyewole Avatar
February 10, 2014 at 1:09 AM
Big congrats on your fine win, Pd!!!
Tams The Golden Girl Avatar
February 5, 2014 at 12:12 PM
Many congratulations Pd xx
Kayode Avatar
February 5, 2014 at 9:36 AM
Congrats on your well deserved win Linda.
Mehta Avatar
February 5, 2014 at 12:03 AM
IT impressed me too and congrats on the win, linda
Loving Iii Avatar
February 4, 2014 at 10:16 PM
Congrads on this beautifully writen piece.
Johnson Avatar
February 4, 2014 at 6:56 PM
I did enjoy Linda. Congratulations on your no. 1 Love, Joyce
May Avatar
February 4, 2014 at 6:08 PM
Congrats on a fine win PD
Walker  Avatar
February 4, 2014 at 2:40 PM
Interpreted well via poem... Great write... Dark Sunshine
Bordner Avatar
September 30, 2012 at 12:49 AM
and lifestyle of those peoples - Sumeria, Petra, the Turegs and Assassins have stimulated my imagination - this write leaves me thirsty for a continuation - I accept the invitation to your contest, and your friendship with zeal Linda - I will compose a masterpiece for you my Sphinx - J.A.B. %
Bordner Avatar
September 30, 2012 at 12:43 AM
collaborating with History is always a profitable partnership, and whe He sings to you, seldom can the lesson be ignored - " Mysteries behind a deadly desert storm...- sprint sensation.." very deft metaphors PD. -they say it is best to write what you know about, well, a Queen of poetry should possess a sympathy with a Queen of mortals - I've always been enchanted with Persian/Arabic sensualities although my knowledge of the subject is grossly inadequate my soul is intrigued with the art
Marshall Avatar
August 16, 2012 at 2:10 AM
I enjoyed your poem very much, you are very good with words. using them to your own aims, good. heres my website and you can see me on there doing a poetry video, also a deliciously spooky poem called knocking at the door. kind regards carrington
Green Avatar
May 27, 2012 at 6:05 PM
I had about a year or so "vacation" from PS- recently coming back I've read works from old friends... your work has matured to the level of amazing. Your forms, vocabulary, and level of writing has REALLY made a huge impact on me- and as I can see- most everyone else as well. You were always interesting... but when I left you were doing a lot of slams and hilarious stuff. Now- I see seriousness and deep thought. Your commanding of all these new attributes is amazing. You have my awe and respect
Dietrich Avatar
January 20, 2012 at 10:45 PM
I'm sure glad you got a kick out of that one. Did you use many of those slang expressions in the 80's, Irma? YOu would have been just a kid!
Pettit Avatar
January 15, 2012 at 11:24 PM
Another fine write here. I have just listed you among my favorite poets and I have just sent you soup mail.
Bailey Avatar
January 8, 2012 at 5:57 PM
A truly beautiful poem.
Claudine Avatar
January 3, 2012 at 2:21 AM
greatly enjoyed this piece of art! thanks for sharing Cara :)
Babcock Avatar
December 27, 2011 at 11:35 AM
A very interesting and unique write on this poem PD. I have been off the soup for a while with a work term that kept me very busy for a 2 1/2 week stint. I was filling in while they went to Hawaii so the soup got left in the computer. Thank you for my name on your contest and Kash did a wonderful write. Best wishes for 2012. love phyl
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December 26, 2011 at 7:31 PM
Smile ˜ You know I Am really loving the wonderful depth & quality of Your Beauties poetry as of late ˜ My Dear Precious & Beautiful Linda * I love love & I love metaphores & I do by self & experience know that creation is flawed within many ways & for many reasons ˜ Also, I do not believe that I could say this absolute truth unto Your Treasures enough when I tell You ˜ I think that You Are Amazing & I can somehow feel Your Beauty touching My Soul especially as of recent times ˜ A sign of not only a gifted poetess but also, something very Wonderful * I look forward to seeing Your Priceless Heart during the New Year ˜ 'Sweet Dreams to You * My Love, Always & Forever,'" John!:) ˜
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December 26, 2011 at 11:12 AM
I so enjoyed reading this...good poem and a good book you've mentioned.
Knop Avatar
December 26, 2011 at 3:12 AM
Hi p.d., I hope you are having a wonderful Christmas time and thank you for your kind comment! I posted poems on facebook as one can add pictures, but now I'm back again on Soup. I know that many of our poet friends are posting on facebook as there had been problems with Soup and amany times ir was impossible to post a poem there. I enjoyed the read of your "Arabian Nights"! Tc and all the best! Have a great start into2012!.....Gert:)
Minardi Avatar
December 25, 2011 at 5:23 AM
You wrote this in mysterious metaphorical way, P.D. You are awesome :) have a Merriest Christmas, dear. God be with you and your family, P.D. :)
Johnson Avatar
December 24, 2011 at 10:39 PM
interesting shift an play on words, sounds like a bit 4 the birds if death does come next day.... merry christmas p d ....Don
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December 23, 2011 at 7:31 PM
PD, not only you conveyed the story beautifully, you also managed to create another set of story full of your own mystery. A wonderful poem.
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December 23, 2011 at 12:00 PM
I love it. A perfect poem. I have missed a lot while I was away. PD you the best. XXXX
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December 22, 2011 at 10:01 PM
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