Abdul Malik Mandani Poet Free verse

Bitter Thoughts

I lie leisurely on a bed of burning coals
My soul freezes to its core,
The night tears out the heart of the day
And swallows the sun whole,
As my tears ravage the spirit of the sea
My thoughts drift like the seaweeds.



~Contest: Bite Size# 51
~Sponsor: Line Gauthier.

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Line Gauthier October 26, 2022 at 7:09 AM Congrats on your podium finish ~

Susan Ashley September 9, 2022 at 10:44 PM A potent poetic beauty, Abdul. I especially loved the last stunning line for an impactful finale. Congratulations for your wonderful win. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan Abdul Malik Mandani September 10, 2022 at 10:29 AM Thanks Susan. Appreciate your comment very much.

Linda Alice Fowler September 7, 2022 at 6:11 AM Congratulations Abdul! Linda Abdul Malik Mandani September 9, 2022 at 8:49 PM Thanks Linda.

Heidi Sands September 6, 2022 at 6:11 PM Great one. Congratulations :) Abdul Malik Mandani September 9, 2022 at 8:49 PM Thanks Heidi.

Paghunda Zahid September 6, 2022 at 10:06 AM Congratulations on the placement Abdul

Afzal Nusker September 6, 2022 at 7:42 AM Wowza.....gem of a poem. Love it. Congrats.

Unseeking Seeker August 31, 2022 at 8:15 PM Dark conflicting emotions interwoven here, Abdul. Beautifully penned Abdul Malik Mandani September 3, 2022 at 5:38 PM Appreciate much.

Kim Rodrigues August 31, 2022 at 6:57 PM Wonderful bite-size poem! I can feel the angst. A fave for me! Abdul Malik Mandani September 3, 2022 at 5:37 PM Thanks kim.

Coy Bothwell August 31, 2022 at 5:18 PM Day spring ,friend....... thx