Heart's Desire

Sometime I wonder how to seize control
Of my vagrant and foolish heart
How to confine it to its prime role
To sweet fragrance of love impart

To burn in the flame of love
And fret not in anguish and despair
Life has burdens severe and tough
Endure the treatments foul or fair

The turbulent seas of lust and greed
Rocking the vessel of society’s scruples
Turmoil, conflict and Strife breed
Banishing civility, integrity and principles

Let the light of love and kindness glow
In the darkness of the hour dense
Let the stream of benevolence and compassion flow
Seek not a reward or recompense.

Sintra, Portugal 1-7-2012

Copyright © | Year Posted 2012



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Date: 11/21/2012 9:15:00 PM
Mohammad,, Stopping by to greet you and every other soup poet, with a special thank you comment, during this wonderful Thanksgiving season. Hope you do not mind the time I am taking to express my sincere appreciation for any support you have offered during the years, or time you have been here on the soup. I am deeply thankful and extend to you my best wishes for a happy and healthy Poetic Magical Thanksgiving Day. *Always & Forever, the Poet Destroyer; -*
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Mohammad Yamin
Date: 11/23/2012 2:18:00 PM
Thanks PD for your very touching message. Happy Thanks Giving Day to you.
Date: 7/20/2012 6:51:00 PM
great write Mohammad,I felt it from the heart
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Mohammad Yamin
Date: 7/21/2012 6:19:00 PM
Thanks Richard for reading my poem and your kind comments
Date: 7/7/2012 12:12:00 PM
You describe the base and the better sides of human nature so eloquently in this poem. How can we choose the base when the better gives so much happiness? Enjoyedyour thoughs in this wonderful verse!
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Mohammad Yamin
Date: 7/7/2012 1:02:00 PM
Thanks Elizabeth for your enlightening comments. Your praise is uplifting. I am graateful.
Date: 7/2/2012 8:25:00 PM
lovedly phrasing to express hearts desire Mohammad.. a rare treasure ..thankxx for sharing these lovely words ..
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Mohammad Yamin
Date: 7/7/2012 12:58:00 PM
Thanks Linda for your uplifting comments
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Mohammad Yamin
Date: 7/7/2012 12:42:00 PM
Thanks Linda for your uplifting comments.
Date: 7/1/2012 6:28:00 AM
Loving like we should is one of the hardest things that we as humans have to do..Loving is not easy..It is much easier to go our way filled with selfishness..Great work that expresses the topic you have chosen on which to write and great presentation..Thanks for stopping by..Your review is much appreciated..Sara
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Sara Kendrick
Date: 7/2/2012 5:55:00 PM
Thanks for stopping by my work "In A Pique"..I have finished it now if you care to read the ending..Sara
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Mohammad Yamin
Date: 7/1/2012 5:31:00 PM
As always your heartwarming comments are profound and thought provocative. I am impressed by your sensibility and vision. What you say about the quality of love is so true. Dear Sara you are great. -Mohammad
Date: 6/30/2012 6:11:00 PM
very provocative and thought provoking showing a kind and gentle heart [thanks for not say my verse was cute ;)] Light & Love
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Mohammad Yamin
Date: 7/1/2012 5:35:00 PM
Thanks Debbie for your uplifting comments. I appreciate it. -Mohammad
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