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Crystal Bowl

Crystal Bowl A gold fish swimming round and round. His world of glass is all surround. Round and round, day and night every round, reunite. Day after day, night after night, Everywhere he looked, always the same sight. Outside of his bowl, there was a window. in the horizon something full of glow. It looked like a pond, further than beyond. When he called that pond, there was no respond. Love first taste is sweet, it makes you complete. But if you mistreat, pain always repeat. Dreaming day and night, of that golden sight, Cool and clear night was filled with golden light. Broken heart will cry is not satisfied. The meaning of the ” love” is always mystified. Outside of the house a narrow twisted creek having conversation, with a language of mystique. Calling up our fish, knew about his wish. Telling him” love” is, painful and foolish. Telling him that life is a stream that flows; hoping for the rain, wishing for rainbows. Gold fish heard the stream, which destroyed his dream. In order to redeem, did something too extreme. Jumped out of his bowl, thinking of his goal; The golden pond became his body and his soul. He landed on the ground; the dirt was all around, The meaning of the “love”, for him got so profound. He started to scream, his voice was just steam. What if there is no dream? Death will be supreme! He twisted, flipped and flipped, by luck in water he tripped. His breathing came along, in water he was equipped. He swam in back and forth, he twisted south and north He cried in water cold, of what the” love” is worth. He passed through his teens; his youth flew like dreams; The autumn came and gone, his winter had no greens. He reached the golden place; the place was filled with grace; His life began to shine, the sadness showed no trace. Swim and swim in wine, makes your soul refine. If you swim in “ love”, love will let you shine. A fisherman cruel and old; with eyes reddish and cold He cast his net so wide, for fish the truth unfold. Our fish cried and cried, his world got cold and dried. His life was passed him by, he gave up and complied. The next day for our fish, was filled with tarnish; Once more crystal bowl is fraught with anguish. This time golden pond, that was far beyond; Called our golden fish, he got no respond. Love first taste is sweet, it makes you complete. But if you mistreat, pain always repeat. Remember our fish with his golden wish; If you fall in love, get wild and foolish. Haloo

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Date: 12/1/2023 9:00:00 AM
Pashang, your poem is a deeply moving narrative that beautifully captures the journey of life, love, and self-discovery. Your use of metaphor and vivid imagery creates a poignant and thought-provoking piece that leaves a lasting impression. - Blessings, Daniel
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Date: 1/27/2016 7:46:00 PM
Hi Pashang, i am with Silent on this write . This is excellent poetry that flows from beginning to end. You hold on to your vision throughout this whole piece. You truly have the gift. Your words should be seen by many little one, your songs should be heard. May your pen ever run gold. It has been a pleasure and an honour to read this piece. A definite seven and a fave. As Silent i have had you down in my fav poet list for a while now. Hugs....Vladislav.
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Pashang Salehi
Date: 1/28/2016 4:44:00 PM
My Friend Raven, as Edgar Allen Poe in " The Raven " said " my soul grew stronger" with your words. Thank you very much. I wish you can read "Farsi" or "Parsi" (Persian Language, then I will offer you all my books in Farsi. Cheers

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