Brandy Nicole Poet Ghazal

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Photography by- Brooke Shaden

Beautiful Darkness

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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Form- Ghazal

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Pashang Salehi January 7, 2020 at 1:59 AM I enjoyed your poem very much, you followed most of the Ghazal's specifications. The rhyming and the refrain are correct, but ghazal has a lot more than just rhyming. One of the most important things in ghazal is the meter/ syllables that will follow throughout the poem. Yours varies from 8 to 18. I know this is probably your first time writing this form and you have done a good job, but for the future, Poterysoup has a great explanation of this type of poetry. Brandy Nicole January 9, 2020 at 2:06 PM :) Soft smile. Pashang Salehi January 9, 2020 at 12:24 AM always... Brandy Nicole January 7, 2020 at 10:37 AM Hi Pashang, thank you so much for this information on how the Ghazal is to be written. Yes, this is my first time writing in this form. I am good at following directions. I just didn't look at this form as closely as I should. I appreciate your kind words, for your compliment as well. My best to you. :) Brandy

Freddie Robinson Jr. December 26, 2019 at 6:58 AM Wow! That is some gorgeous Ghazal musing, Brandy. Very thought provoking poetry. Radiant ruminations of ruby luminescent quality. Prismatic poetry innervision refracting. Love and best wishes for the holiday. Brandy Nicole December 26, 2019 at 8:40 PM Dear Freddie, thank you for such a wonderful comment. Your thoughts leave me in awe. This is my first time writing in this form. I appreciate you and your kind words. Happy Holidays to you as well. ~ Brandy

poemtheart poemtheart December 17, 2019 at 5:45 AM hey i'm write as well so please check my site poemtheart. thank you, hope you like it :) Brandy Nicole December 17, 2019 at 10:15 AM Thank you for your thoughts. My best to you. :) Brandy

poemtheart poemtheart December 17, 2019 at 5:42 AM Absolutely brilliant..!! awesome Ghazal..! realy enjoyed it.. Brandy Nicole December 17, 2019 at 10:14 AM Thank you Muddasar, for your lovely comment. Your thoughts are appreciated. ~ Brandy

Andrea Dietrich December 16, 2019 at 5:08 PM Nicely done, Brandy. I do not often see ghazal poetry so this was a pleasure to read. Brandy Nicole December 16, 2019 at 7:07 PM Thank you Andrea! My first time writing in this form. I appreciate you and your thoughts. :) Brandy

Joseph May December 6, 2019 at 10:03 PM You craft your words well in this beautiful rhyme Brandy, Brandy Nicole December 6, 2019 at 11:16 PM This is a Ghazal. I looked up the many forms of poetry, and found this one. Decided to try it. Brandy Nicole December 6, 2019 at 11:13 PM Thank you Joseph. You and your thoughts are appreciated. ~ Brandy Joseph May December 6, 2019 at 10:07 PM Was it a Ghazal before?

Running Wolves December 6, 2019 at 3:37 PM This is a very wonderful write. Unfortunately I've never heard of this style before. I like it though. Brandy Nicole December 6, 2019 at 8:17 PM Dear Robert, your kind words are appreciated. I have never heard of this form either, until just recently. You should try it sometime. My best to you. ~ Brandy

Mark Toney December 5, 2019 at 5:10 PM Brandy, thank you for introducing me to the Ghazal form. A Fav for me! ~Mark Brandy Nicole December 5, 2019 at 9:52 PM Hi Mark, it's so nice seeing you here. Thank you for placing this scribble of mine in your favorites. This is my first time writing in this form. I am happy that I can introduce it to you. :) Brandy

Silent One December 3, 2019 at 1:26 PM But we keep searching for that light... As they say there is always light at the end of the tunnel... Brandy Nicole December 3, 2019 at 9:58 PM Those that diligently search for the light- will find it. Thank you Silent One. ~ Brandy

Silent One December 2, 2019 at 4:16 PM Ghazal is a great form of poetry and I have written some in the past. . we are always seeking, especially when we are lost... especially in darkness...if we do not seek we do not find light ... Brandy Nicole December 2, 2019 at 10:23 PM It seems the longer one stays in the darkness, the harder it is to find the light. Even after searching. They just give up. Thank you Silent One. Your kind words are appreciated. ~ Brandy

John Gondolf December 2, 2019 at 12:50 PM This leaves me lost somewhere between the dark and the light, Brandy, my heart is always truthfully seeking as it reaches for the light. Nicely written my dear friend. Hugs, John Brandy Nicole December 2, 2019 at 10:19 PM Many are caressing both, at the same time. Darkness and Light!! It is best to choose the right way. To linger in the Light. Thank you John, for your wonderful comment. You and your thoughts are appreciated. ~ Brandy

Chris Green December 2, 2019 at 9:13 AM Beautifully done Brandy. Your pen always flows so softly leaving a mesmerizing trail of romance with its ink. Brandy Nicole December 2, 2019 at 10:06 PM Perhaps romance is hidden somewhere. Outside the lines!! You know my heart lingers in that emotion. The depth within, is very powerful. Tangling these words from my pen. Thank you Chris. Your kindness is appreciated. ~ Brandy

Vijay Pandit December 2, 2019 at 7:18 AM I ventured into the realm of poetic depth in your words as I read your poem, Brandy. Ghazals are so expressive--kudos for your wisdom words. I often listen to mesmerizing Ghazals written by the masters--just to get lost in the truth they reveal. Brandy Nicole December 2, 2019 at 9:56 PM After dipping my pen in these moments of reality, the words touched the page so easily. This form is different, but you are right- a wonderful way to express deep emotions. I appreciate you and your thoughts. Thank you Vijay. ~ Brandy

John Hamilton December 1, 2019 at 8:35 PM Very cool concept poem, you did this ghazal form very well Brandy...a little different offering but I like it! Brandy Nicole December 1, 2019 at 10:46 PM Yes, a little something different from my pen. Truth lingers within. Thank you John. Always good hearing from you. ~ Brandy

Na Na December 1, 2019 at 7:39 PM Hin Brandy nicely done. You took me on a ride and I adidnt even wear my seatbelt. :) thanks for sharing this Brandy Nicole December 1, 2019 at 8:01 PM A seat belt was not required while reading this. :) I am thankful that you didn't bump your head. So much is said here. Thank you Gregory. I appreciate your thoughts. ~ Brandy