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At a Crossroads a Poet Is Born

I hold my papers and pen
not a poetry to write
it is the school year again
one other journey in time.

My ever burning concern
would my words find their way
as all my candles I burn
to meet yearning faces each day.

A thirst for light in young hearts
I lend my soul, the blanks I fill
and then a whole story starts
quenching feels would be a thrill.

When my pupils take my notes
would they read devotion in many a line
my fear, a quote or a word floats
my quill unveiled in heart shrine.

I hold my pen with great zeal
two paths I walk, a heart is torn
my love  how can I conceal
at a crossroads, a poet is born.

Copyright © Besma Riabi Dziri | Year Posted 2019

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Claudie Modley Date: 1/8/2020 5:47:00 AM I love this Login to Reply Besma Riabi Dziri Date: 1/8/2020 2:26:00 PM So glad you liked my humble work, Claudie! My pleasure! Best regards and blessings.

Mahtab Bangalee Date: 1/5/2020 10:00:00 PM by the pen weapon the soldier of poetic wisdom now leads the kingdom of........../// Login to Reply Besma Riabi Dziri Date: 1/8/2020 2:24:00 PM Thank you so much, MAHTAB, for so unique and wonderful a feedback! Best regards and blessings..

Robert Lindley Date: 10/4/2019 8:12:00 AM True and exceptional beauty in this exquisitely composed poem my friend. Closing stanza expresses the poetic soul of a true and generous poet. Truly awesome poetry-- a fav-- a jewel that is to be read and admired! Login to Reply Besma Riabi Dziri Date: 10/4/2019 12:28:00 PM How could I render my very sentiments reading such a wonderful appreciation from a highly talented poet reading my humble words and honouring them! Thank you so much, Robert for your humility and generosity.. Deepest regards and blessings.

Winged Warrior Date: 10/2/2019 7:06:00 AM An Apple for the teacher...beautifully expressed dear Besma...I always wanted to become a 'teach'...but was too happy being a pupil lol...all the best my poetic sister...^WW^ :o) Login to Reply Besma Riabi Dziri Date: 10/3/2019 5:59:00 AM So wonderful.. kind.. and uplifting a feedback! Winged Warrior, so pleased to read your cheerful words! I think we are all teachers and pupils.. we tremendously learn from each other.. and that's the beauty of life when we are surrounded by beautiful souls that add a lot to us.. a great pleasure to read your unique poetry and comments! Regards and blessings.

Swetha Vangaveti Date: 9/30/2019 8:20:00 AM Often, a conflict between two thoughts gives rise to something valuable. Here, a poet is born!! Login to Reply Besma Riabi Dziri Date: 10/1/2019 10:46:00 AM So delighted you felt my very words and find them worth appreciation.. my honour and great pleasure, Swetha.. warmest wishes and regards. Blessings.

Vijay Pandit Date: 9/18/2019 9:34:00 AM I enjoyed the journey through the creative process..through your brilliant pen, Besma. A thirst for light in young hearts...a monumental task you have on your hands to fill in the blanks. And they will certainly follow your lead, with the beauty of your words: I hold my pen with great zeal two paths I walk, a heart is torn my love how can I conceal at a crossroads, a poet is born. Excellent write..I am saving as my FAVE. Regards. God bless. Login to Reply Besma Riabi Dziri Date: 9/23/2019 7:13:00 AM Generous and uplifting is your feedback, dear Vijay! I can't thank you enough for so precious a time and feel you grant my humble work.. I salute your humility along with your kindness.. I highly appreciate your genuine care.. interest and support to every single work on PS.. thank you heaps from the bottom of my heart.. my warmest wishes and regards.. God bless you.