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Barren Tree

The rivers run with tears
As oceans bear the rain
Sailors sail through fears
With no promise of terrain

Only to dwell and reach this land
That moans with sorrow and grief
Only to hold on to a lonely hand
The way a tree holds its last leaf

Don’t praise the moments of joy
Because they hardly ever last
Summers are memories to enjoy
When the Autumns come too fast

Copyright © Abdullatif Kanafani | Year Posted 2016

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Mike Shoemaker Date: 1/24/2016 9:04:00 AM Nicely done. Login to Reply Abdullatif Kanafani Date: 1/24/2016 12:48:00 PM Thank you very much

Skat A Date: 1/23/2016 9:05:00 PM ABDULLATIF :) Congratulations on having your poem featured on the soups, Home Page. ~SKAT~ Login to Reply Abdullatif Kanafani Date: 1/24/2016 7:11:00 AM Thank you once again SKAT I feel very honored

Scott Thirtyseven Date: 1/20/2016 7:06:00 AM I really like those last two lines, they finish off this wonderful poem superbly. Strong write. Login to Reply Abdullatif Kanafani Date: 1/20/2016 9:08:00 AM How kind of you to acknowledge my efforts thank you

Constance La France Date: 1/19/2016 3:38:00 AM Abdul, I love this poem, it is so soothing and flows beautifully, and congratulations on having it featured this week on the home page, enjoy the honor ~ Login to Reply Abdullatif Kanafani Date: 1/19/2016 3:42:00 AM Thanks so much it is definitely an honor, I'm glad you enjoyed reading it. It means a lot to know that people are reading my stuff. Thanks again for commenting

Skat A Date: 1/18/2016 3:06:00 PM enjoying your first poem once again. Love SKAT Login to Reply Abdullatif Kanafani Date: 1/18/2016 3:22:00 PM How nice thanks SKAT

Dean Mobley Date: 1/18/2016 1:18:00 AM This one is very nice in so many ways. Nice. Login to Reply Abdullatif Kanafani Date: 1/18/2016 3:22:00 PM Thanks so much for commenting Dean

Poet Destroyer A Date: 1/13/2016 12:31:00 AM Abdullatif, WELCOME to poetry soup. I hope you have fun with this wonderful community. You'll find many friendly poets who are ready to support and give positive feedback. I will enjoy following you and your poetry :) We are Lucky To Have you. Enjoy Poetry Soup:) Your New Poet Friend @-> Linda Login to Reply Abdullatif Kanafani Date: 1/13/2016 2:29:00 AM So sweet of you It will be an absolute pleasure to read your poetry as well. And becoming literary friends sharing writing can't wait

Elizabeth Folkers Date: 1/11/2016 9:53:00 PM Wow I really like it welcome to poetry soup great first write Login to Reply Abdullatif Kanafani Date: 1/12/2016 3:17:00 AM thank you for the warm welcome

Skat A Date: 1/11/2016 2:12:00 PM Abdullatif,,, Welcome to Poetry Soup. It will be a delight to read and become familiar with your poems in the future. As for now, I will greet you with the same smile others passed when I first joined the soup. Wishing you and your poetry the best. I hope you get to meet all the nice poets around here STARTING with me- SKAT :-) Please drop a hello and tell me a little about yourself if you wish. I would like to be your newest poetry soup "FRIEND" Hugs.. SKAT Login to Reply Skat A Date: 1/13/2016 7:16:00 PM Hi Abdullatif, I'm looking forward in reading more of your poems... PLEASE!!! Abdullatif Kanafani Date: 1/11/2016 3:16:00 PM How kind thank you for the effortful greeting. You have given me a great prospect of how well mannered and sincere poets on this website are. It will be a pleasure reading your poetry no doubt. And I would also like to get to know you too. Thanks a million SKAT.