Do Not Knock

At the door of my heart I hear a knock 
It is late and all are in slumber deep
And the door jammed like a rock
Fruitless to wake up emotions asleep

Once a jasmine faced entered this door
For decades knocking sound’s unheard
Why to entreat, why to conjure
With wings clipped, I’m a caged bird

She has left behind love’s fragrance 
Her images are flowering in my eyes 
Every recess reflecting her radiance
My life her vivid memories glamorize

She left and yet occupies her dwelling
In a sunny day and in moonlit night
Her memories come and go without telling
Brilliant like vision, sparkling like light.

My deserted heart needs no recompense
To revive its liveliness and effervescence
This door can never ever be ajar
Do not knock whoever you are!
Copyright © | Year Posted 2009

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Wesley Avatar
July 4, 2012 at 9:28 AM
Soundslike a dream that shouldn't end. Lovely intruderto share you night with!
Yamin Avatar
July 7, 2012 at 4:52 PM
Thanks for reading my poem and for your appreciation
George   Avatar
January 2, 2010 at 1:59 PM
Brilliantly constructed and conveyed. Thank you for sharing. Lainie
Haick Avatar
January 1, 2010 at 6:11 PM
Sad and yet beautifully written! Congratulations on your poeem being featured this weeek, Mohammed! Happy New Year!
Mckenzie Avatar
January 1, 2010 at 5:52 PM
Mohammed~ What a passionate flair you have for writing so well done! Congratulations on your featured poem! Laura :)
Nutter Avatar
December 31, 2009 at 1:12 PM
Congratulations on having your poem featured this week. A well deserved honor.
Brown Avatar
December 29, 2009 at 7:50 AM
Congratulations on your excellent poetry being featured this week Mohammad. I wish you the best with your writing endeavors in 2010 whatever they may be. Love, Carol
Esquire Avatar
December 28, 2009 at 3:23 PM
Dear Mohammad, Congratulations on getting through the First Round of the PoetrySoup October contest Wishing YOU the best of Luck ALWAYS…HG
Fraser Avatar
December 28, 2009 at 3:42 AM
Congratulations on your fine poem being featured this week, Happy New Year >> James
Brown Avatar
December 23, 2009 at 11:16 AM
Congratulations on making it through the first round of the PoetrySoup Site October Contest. I wish you the best in the finals Mahammad. May 2010 be the year you see your writing endeavors become reality. Love and blessings to you and yours always, Carol
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December 22, 2009 at 7:37 PM
Another honor for this poem. Congratulations on making it to the finals! Good luck in the next round. Keep on writing! Karen
George   Avatar
December 21, 2009 at 11:14 PM
Dear Mohammad, Congratulations on making it through the first round and best wishes on advancing to the finals. Lainie
Sheart Avatar
December 21, 2009 at 10:01 AM
Congrats on your poem winning the first round of PS contest!! Very well deserved, enjoyed reading your wonderful poetry. Here’s wishing you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!! May 2010 be your best year ever! Love Light Patty
Fraser Avatar
December 20, 2009 at 11:09 AM
Many congratulations on reaching the second round with your fine poem >> James
Earnest Avatar
December 11, 2009 at 11:39 PM
this is a really beautiful and evocative write! thank you.
Esquire Avatar
December 11, 2009 at 3:19 PM
Dear Mohammad, Congratulations on YOUR POEM " Do not Knock " being a well deserved Feature this week I am a rhymist at Heart and this magnificent POEM is beautifully Rhymed I bow to YOUR Talent ALWAYS...HG
Fisher Avatar
December 9, 2009 at 11:26 AM
Many congrats on your featured poem this week. Rgds Janette
Thomas Avatar
December 9, 2009 at 6:02 AM
Congratulations on getting featured this week! ~Juliane
Nutter Avatar
December 9, 2009 at 2:44 AM
Congratulations on having your poem featured this week. A. W. Nutter
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December 8, 2009 at 5:43 PM
Nice use of rhyme and imagery for a thought provoking poem. Congratulations on having your poem featured. Keep on writing. Wishing you continued success. Karen
Brown Avatar
December 8, 2009 at 4:56 AM
Congratulations on your poetry being featured this week Mohammad. May you have many more. Love, Carol
George   Avatar
December 7, 2009 at 4:20 PM
BRILLIANT WRITING ,Mohammad. Thank you for sharing.
Fraser Avatar
December 7, 2009 at 12:30 PM
Congratulations on your poem being featured >> James
White Avatar
December 7, 2009 at 12:09 AM
Congrats on your featured poem! ***Danielle***
Kendrick Avatar
November 30, 2009 at 4:39 PM
I especially like the next to the last stanza. What a testimony to the influence of one person's life on another whether they left through death or other reasons. Keep the magical pen flowing. Sara
Orozco Avatar
June 29, 2009 at 1:18 PM
Beautiful write! -jeremiah
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