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Can We Be One

Once in the star-filled winter sky,
When I looked at the crescent moon,
Hanging like a delicate jewel

I knew you too were looking high,
Our gazes might meet and get entwined
Far away on the surface of the moon

But now, I know your gaze never left
The atmosphere; never transcended
the barriers of time and this sphere 

For you were always busy on your phone,
Watching reels and scrolling feeds

You never accompanied me
In my journey to the realms of beauty,
Which for Keats is joy, but for you,
A time waste and guilt.

Two hearts with different needs
Yet with the zeal to be consorts

What would it lead to? 
Would it alter the spirits? 
Or would it be aesthetic..?? 


~Paghunda Zahid 
13th of October, 2023

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Duke Beaufort

Date: 2/21/2024 2:45:00 PM

Moon vs phone as a source of spirituality and light. I'm afraid the moon is losing in today's society. It is a discouraging trend. We can hope that people will take time to put the phone away for at least some of the day.

Paghunda Zahid
Date: 2/27/2024 10:06:00 AM

Dear Mr. Duke, I'm delighted by your gracious visit and heartwarming words. Your kindness is humbling. And I am overwhelmed by the fact that you care to read so many of my poems and not only that you left your kind remarks on each of them. Loved it. Thank you so much

Susan Lawrence

Date: 11/19/2023 8:10:00 AM

Beautifully enticing words that feel beckoning . I love the idea of the two of you meeting in the time and space and brilliance of the moon. Maybe there the differences could be discarded for at least a few moments and you could really been seen with any distractions. Poignant write dear Paghunda. Susan :)

Paghunda Zahid
Date: 2/27/2024 10:07:00 AM

Thanks Susan.

Timothy Ray

Date: 10/17/2023 10:42:00 PM

i know this one well....and beautifully written where we find ourselves in time wandering in the wondering of what it truly was...love the capture of the mood

Paghunda Zahid
Date: 2/27/2024 10:07:00 AM

Thank you Timothy

Charles Messina

Date: 10/14/2023 2:43:00 AM

You know what they say- opposites attract! A very captivating write, Panhunda. Also, thanks for stopping by and commenting on my poetry. Much appreciated! Charlie

Paghunda Zahid
Date: 2/27/2024 10:08:00 AM

Thanks Charlie

Susan Ashley

Date: 10/13/2023 6:24:00 PM

Dear Paghunda, your golden pen is as captivating as it is soul baring. Beautiful melancholy musings on the state of love.. I adore this pensive piece. Can "two hearts with different needs" truly become one? I hope they can find a path to share. Warmest wishes my friend.. ~Susan

Paghunda Zahid
Date: 10/14/2023 1:37:00 AM

I am overwhelmed by your kind words Susan, that's really sweet of you. Regards