I Am Not Me

I am not “me”


I am not "me"; the "me" is gone; where is she?
Nowhere is "me," I can't find "me"; where is "me"?
I am so lost that "me" is gone; hear me cry,
The one I was the two we were lost all three.
Love I would steal; now it's so real, without you;
I am not there; you are not here; will I be?
Where is "me" now? I can't find her; she is gone.
I am lonely, without "me" now, can you see?
Let me be now, I want me now, in my dreams;
the "me" will come loving and loved; set me free.
How much longer I dream of you without you? 
Tears will fall in all my thoughts in grief and glee.
The "me" is free, the free is glee, ask Haloo,
He knows that "me" sitting with me makes us we.

6/18/20
Haloo


Note: This poem is in the form of "Ghazal" with 11 syllables in each line (it can vary from 6-24).  The rhyming in Ghazal ends with AA bA cA dA eA etc. It comes in two different forms with and without refrain. This particular Ghazal is without refrain. In a ghazal, the poet usually places his/her alias in the last line and becomes a part of the poem.   (Poetrysoup has a great explanation for this form of poetry).
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Zahid Avatar
August 6, 2022 at 11:32 AM
Hope you find yourself some day. Ghazals are indeed very difficult forms. Blessings
Salehi Avatar
September 23, 2023 at 10:19 AM
You are so kind.
George Avatar
December 22, 2021 at 9:12 PM
This a difficult form of writing , but you have dealt it with panache ! Well done Pashang ! Glad for your visit to my page !
Salehi Avatar
February 9, 2022 at 10:18 PM
Thank you Valsa... Always.
Maverick Avatar
October 16, 2021 at 12:47 PM
Pashang do most of us not feel something at some point or points in life's passage? So many must have thoughts similar if not Exactly so! do we chase? After the persona we Think we should have been? Or If we chase after The person we think we could be' how could That rhyme? for we can't have known what is yet To form! Are we all so different? He Her they? It's simply a complex of realities this life? A Curve ball a simile of the earth's orbit a trial which we attempt to attend or observe?
Salehi Avatar
February 9, 2022 at 10:17 PM
You know it... most often I am alone, but sometimes I am feeling it.
Legros Kelley Avatar
October 6, 2021 at 9:58 PM
This is amazing, and interesting. I have never seen this form before. Well done, very artful! Thank you for visiting my poem and for leaving a comment. It is nice to meet you Pashang ~BJ
Salehi Avatar
February 9, 2022 at 10:12 PM
Thanks... I have a few more poems in this style... you may enjoy them.
Beaufort Avatar
July 7, 2021 at 11:11 AM
A whole is usually the sum of the parts. I suppose in the universe there is a thing that cannot subdivide, but I am uncertain as to what that is or if it exists. Hard to know for sure. From a person point of view, we have to love our relationships. Thanks for reminding me of that.
Salehi Avatar
February 9, 2022 at 10:11 PM
Indeed... Thanks Duke... You're so kind.
Kendrick Avatar
July 5, 2021 at 12:14 PM
These are not so easy to write and make any sense at all but I liked this one. Way to go. Thanks for your visit to my page. Sara
Salehi Avatar
February 9, 2022 at 10:09 PM
Sara, If you want you can check my book on Persian-style poetry. https://www.amazon.com/Edge-Prairie-glance-Persian-poetry-ebook/dp/B08RD2F4FD/ref=sr_1_2?crid=1SKOI5LB9MOSW&keywords=pashang+salehi&qid=1644473222&sprefix=pashang+salehi%2Caps%2C110&sr=8-2
Goldsmith Avatar
March 8, 2021 at 7:25 AM
I read a number of your writes when I found this one. A very fun and creative write. I enjoyed it. Have a blessed day writing away...........................
Salehi Avatar
February 9, 2022 at 10:06 PM
Thank you dear
One Avatar
October 26, 2020 at 4:18 PM
Hope you are well my friend... Thought I would read this again..
Salehi Avatar
January 28, 2021 at 11:18 AM
Thank you my friend...
Horsman Avatar
September 26, 2020 at 11:03 PM
Interesting poetry, as is the form,,like it.
Salehi Avatar
January 28, 2021 at 11:18 AM
Thanks Harry...
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September 21, 2020 at 1:05 PM
Hello Pashang Salehi, I like this poem. it is very well done. I wrote a poem titled Me Myself and I. I am going to read your poetry more often. Enjoy your day my friend.
Salehi Avatar
January 28, 2021 at 11:19 AM
Thank you Darlene...
Dietrich Avatar
September 1, 2020 at 3:47 PM
great job Pashang. I think I only did two of these in my life. Need to think up a new one for Silent One!
Salehi Avatar
September 7, 2020 at 3:25 PM
I entered this for him... Thanks for visiting...
Pandit Avatar
August 31, 2020 at 12:34 PM
You always shine in this form my friend. Loved the rhythm and play on words to communicate a deeper meaning. Lovely write, Pashang.
Salehi Avatar
August 31, 2020 at 1:36 PM
Thanks Vijay... as a Persian, I write in Persian style...Nothing else. I want everybody to know Persian style poetry...
Andresen Avatar
August 31, 2020 at 12:27 PM
- ... you make me a little confused ... :) ... who are we? ... who are you ? - :))) - A great poem, Pashang :) - Well done :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Salehi Avatar
August 31, 2020 at 1:31 PM
I have no idea who we are? Thank you for being so nice.
Riabi Dziri Avatar
August 29, 2020 at 7:08 AM
I like so much this kind of poetry! A pleasure to the heart.. a thrill to the mind.. a trance to the soul.. I cannot just read but rather dive into the depth of wondering and pondering.. another new taste on the Self being, meaning and understanding.. the pain of the pleasure! What a beauty! substance and form.. A great delight to read your wonderful work, Pashang.. Best regards and blessings.
Salehi Avatar
August 31, 2020 at 1:33 PM
You're so wonderful my dear friend Besma, you are so kind.
One Avatar
August 29, 2020 at 4:39 AM
I see your form is different as you hve not used a refrain... Your poem flows really well and good use of meter..
Salehi Avatar
August 31, 2020 at 1:34 PM
thanks S.O... I entered this to your Ghazal poems.
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