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Before You

I never noticed diamonds in the sky before; so mindless, let such moments pass me by before. I never glanced a passing smile upon a face of utter loveliness; it made me cry before. I never hearkened such sweet, honeyed voice, so fell upon the siren spell of Lorelei before I never felt the brush of lips against my own that were as soft as wings of butterfly before. I never gave away the key that would unlock my to heart be a caravanserai before. I never suffered dawns sharp, stabbing agony of partings, sorrow pain that I could die before. I never knew it possible to soar so high; and why? For there was not a you and I before.

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Sam Kauffman

Date: 2/6/2024 12:06:00 PM

Congratulations on your win, Terry! Love truly does open our eyes to miracles of loveliness, and to the depths of pain. So wonderfully written. Blessings!

Terry Miller
Date: 2/26/2024 8:49:00 AM

Thank you Sam, I struggled with this form, but got something pleasing out in the end.

Speaks Volumes

Date: 1/8/2024 9:29:00 PM

So Beautiful. Has to be a favorite. Not many poems bring tears to my eyes these days Terry. This did, Using the connotation of "before" for your base line in the Ghazal, melded the poem in such a way that every line had such deep heartfelt meaning, while being a story of its own with each stanza. Loved it.

Terry Miller
Date: 1/10/2024 5:35:00 AM

Thank you so much Wen, I appreciate your visit and your very kind comment. I very nearly passed on this one struggled for ages, so many false starts, but I admit I am pleased with the result. Have a wonderful day, Terry