As the Day Arose

The day arose when the ebbing golden orb Would sun the morn with light and joy When all the air seems dark and dewy When the pleasant songs of day would leap. Upon the rising of the sweet Mercury swells There's a gentle play that gladdens the heart They soar swiftly upon the sighing breeze In symphonies sweet, their tender echo flows. To our humble gardens, in our soothing rest The birds of Trinidad's beauteous bowers In cascading scents of blossoming flowers May rise and descend and warble in spring. In melodies sweet, that I may suffer not This lonesome heart with forlorn memories By the vaporous isles of the deep green path Where our lips first touched in warm recess. Tho' life seems cold, dark, and lonely Tho' my heart murmurs in streams of sadness There's a whisper of love and dream There's a laughter in days slightly sweet. There's an infamous hope that intrudes the day Where I by the river's flow and deep breathing By a temple of hues storming and lightly clasped On the ivory ground smoothly glowing and ponderous. Would but descend with the last strand of faith In fervent prayer and quivering tears softly flowing Thro' many a morn's in life's poor solitude I see your beauteous face thro' the mind's mirror. That somehow you'd grace me by the limpid fields That somehow your muted lips would call me Where the brightly colored limbs droops merrily 'Neath the ebbing golden orb where our love had sprung As symphonies sweet clings to the hastening day.
( For old time sake I just thought I would drop a poem here at the Soup and stop by and read up on some poetry here. I hope my friends here are keeping well. Thank you very much for reading my poem.)
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June 18, 2014 at 12:35 PM
Hello Mustapha, this is a nice and wonderful poem. Arising like a symphony.... How true love and life are magical and ever so sweet.. I love this merrily poem Love this.......SKAT
Sirak Avatar
May 14, 2014 at 4:40 AM
I am so glad you left us another exquisitely penned poem to enjoy. The beauty you create knows no boundaries. Thank you for your visit to my poems.
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May 11, 2014 at 10:03 AM
Who knew it could be cold in Trinidad. Here in Canada I am constantly warmed by the love of my sweetie. I enjoyed this melancholy masterpiece. Welcome back.
Mohammed Avatar
May 11, 2014 at 4:50 AM
Thank you my friends, all of you on my poem page have been a pillar of support for me. I want to take this opportunity to personally thank you all for reading and for giving your kindest reviews. Arthur a giant among men, your poetry stirs the soul. Peter your work never fails to impress...a wonderful poet and friend. Kelly heaven has kissed your pen with the nectar's of gold. A sweet woman, a beautiful soul.
Vaso Avatar
May 11, 2014 at 8:35 PM
This only goes to show, that you are a very kind person as well as poet, cheers!!!!
Mohammed Avatar
May 11, 2014 at 4:55 AM
Nette you're in class all by herself, you captivate, and deeply move with your splendid poetry, a gem in a desolatation, a beloved soul. Cherl such raw talent, not enough words can be scrolled to compliment. Genuine and a tender soul. Mary the romantic that sits in the background with a beautiful heart as pure as the rose. Thanks again for all your wonderful comments on my poem. Hugs to you guys.
Vaso Avatar
May 10, 2014 at 6:53 PM
Hi there Mustapha , you keep writing like that and we all be moving to Trinidad! As usual this is a spectacular write, you sir are a GREAT poet.
Mohammed Avatar
May 11, 2014 at 4:58 AM
Thank you, I've left a note above
Deschler Avatar
May 9, 2014 at 11:20 AM
It is so nice to see you writing again, Mustapha. The elegance of your soulful words is just exquisite. And the depth of emotion that you always express is unmatched. Another truly wonderful poem from you, my friend.... Thank you for the kind visit. I am well, and I hope that you are, too.
Mohammed Avatar
May 11, 2014 at 5:03 AM
thank you I left a note above
Dunn Avatar
May 8, 2014 at 8:56 PM
Thank you for this intertwining work, it's very complicated but well written, and expressed, wow bravo my friend. By the way I'm glad you enjoyed the Alamo remember not to forget it lol cheri have a great night hope you are well.
Mohammed Avatar
May 11, 2014 at 5:05 AM
thank you I have left a note above
Onclaud Avatar
May 8, 2014 at 2:05 PM
oh myyyy, goosebumps all over as you you create an amazing atmosphere through your metaphors and pining.. brilliant!..huggs
Mohammed Avatar
May 11, 2014 at 5:04 AM
thank you I have left a note above
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