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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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Pashang Salehi Date: 1/7/2020 1:59:00 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. Login to Reply Brandy Nicole Date: 1/9/2020 2:06:00 PM :) Soft smile. Pashang Salehi Date: 1/9/2020 12:24:00 AM always... Brandy Nicole Date: 1/7/2020 10:37:00 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. Date: 12/26/2019 6:58:00 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. Login to Reply Brandy Nicole Date: 12/26/2019 8:40:00 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 Date: 12/17/2019 5:45:00 AM hey i'm write as well so please check my site poemtheart. thank you, hope you like it :) Login to Reply Brandy Nicole Date: 12/17/2019 10:15:00 AM Thank you for your thoughts. My best to you. :) Brandy

poemtheart poemtheart Date: 12/17/2019 5:42:00 AM Absolutely brilliant..!! awesome Ghazal..! realy enjoyed it.. Login to Reply Brandy Nicole Date: 12/17/2019 10:14:00 AM Thank you Muddasar, for your lovely comment. Your thoughts are appreciated. ~ Brandy

Andrea Dietrich Date: 12/16/2019 5:08:00 PM Nicely done, Brandy. I do not often see ghazal poetry so this was a pleasure to read. Login to Reply Brandy Nicole Date: 12/16/2019 7:07:00 PM Thank you Andrea! My first time writing in this form. I appreciate you and your thoughts. :) Brandy

Joseph May Date: 12/6/2019 10:03:00 PM You craft your words well in this beautiful rhyme Brandy, Login to Reply Brandy Nicole Date: 12/6/2019 11:16:00 PM This is a Ghazal. I looked up the many forms of poetry, and found this one. Decided to try it. Brandy Nicole Date: 12/6/2019 11:13:00 PM Thank you Joseph. You and your thoughts are appreciated. ~ Brandy Joseph May Date: 12/6/2019 10:07:00 PM Was it a Ghazal before?

Running Wolves Date: 12/6/2019 3:37:00 PM This is a very wonderful write. Unfortunately I've never heard of this style before. I like it though. Login to Reply Brandy Nicole Date: 12/6/2019 8:17:00 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 Date: 12/5/2019 5:10:00 PM Brandy, thank you for introducing me to the Ghazal form. A Fav for me! ~Mark Login to Reply Brandy Nicole Date: 12/5/2019 9:52:00 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 Date: 12/3/2019 1:26:00 PM But we keep searching for that light... As they say there is always light at the end of the tunnel... Login to Reply Brandy Nicole Date: 12/3/2019 9:58:00 PM Those that diligently search for the light- will find it. Thank you Silent One. ~ Brandy

Silent One Date: 12/2/2019 4:16:00 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 ... Login to Reply Brandy Nicole Date: 12/2/2019 10:23:00 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 Date: 12/2/2019 12:50:00 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 Login to Reply Brandy Nicole Date: 12/2/2019 10:19:00 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 Date: 12/2/2019 9:13:00 AM Beautifully done Brandy. Your pen always flows so softly leaving a mesmerizing trail of romance with its ink. Login to Reply Brandy Nicole Date: 12/2/2019 10:06:00 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 Date: 12/2/2019 7:18:00 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. Login to Reply Brandy Nicole Date: 12/2/2019 9:56:00 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 Date: 12/1/2019 8:35:00 PM Very cool concept poem, you did this ghazal form very well Brandy...a little different offering but I like it! Login to Reply Brandy Nicole Date: 12/1/2019 10:46:00 PM Yes, a little something different from my pen. Truth lingers within. Thank you John. Always good hearing from you. ~ Brandy

Na Na Date: 12/1/2019 7:39:00 PM Hin Brandy nicely done. You took me on a ride and I adidnt even wear my seatbelt. :) thanks for sharing this Login to Reply Brandy Nicole Date: 12/1/2019 8:01:00 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