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I Am Why

I Am Why….

Why’s that nightingale sings all through the night? I am why.
How come rain makes a rainbow by kissing light? I am why.
I am why how the season changes on Earth, I confess.
A thousand mysteries for your vanished sight, I am why.
I am love that hurts and transcends beyond high, I confess.
With love every second is life, without a fight, I am why.
Lovers, they know my name with each breath of life, I confess.
I confess that the oneness is shining bright, I am why.
I am in you and you are in within me, I confess.
We are cause and effect that deals without plight, I am why.
I am here and I am there and everywhere, I confess.
You are dreaming to reach my neighboring height, I am why.
Go and ask “Haloo” since he knows who I am, I confess.
He might reach out to me, I know he just might, I am why.

5/20/18 Haloo


Note: The rhyming in Ghazal ends with AA bA cA dA eA etc. It comes in two different forms with and without refrain. (Poetrysoup has a great explanation for this form of poetry).

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Swetha Vangaveti

Date: 1/16/2019 4:39:00 AM

Wow.. what an amazing piece of work.. I am lucky to have come across your page.. An outstanding content... :)

Pashang Salehi
Date: 1/16/2019 6:28:00 PM

Thank you my dear...

Muhammad Imtiaz

Date: 12/14/2018 5:30:00 AM

Hi Pashang it is a beautiful writing , the words are very touchy and depicts the trueness of heart

Pashang Salehi
Date: 12/14/2018 10:39:00 AM

Thank you Muhammad...

Vladislav Raven

Date: 10/24/2018 8:05:00 AM

Hi Pashang, another creative write in the Ghazal form. As I peruse your wonderful words the questions start to come . I love the content, the rhythm and the style. You do create such wonderful work. This is an excellent write my friend. A fave. Have a wonderful Wednesday. your friend always....Mike.

Pashang Salehi
Date: 10/25/2018 1:44:00 AM

Thank you Mike, you are a great friend...

David Smith

Date: 8/25/2018 12:22:00 AM

A stylish piece with a mixture of old and new and some mystique. Enjoyed reading very much. Very Best regards David in NZ

Pashang Salehi
Date: 8/25/2018 5:15:00 PM

Thanks, David... Pashang in LA

Anisha Dutta

Date: 8/12/2018 6:26:00 AM

So nicely composed. "I AM WHY?". Our eternal question. No answer. Blessing

Pashang Salehi
Date: 8/12/2018 12:18:00 PM

Oh, my dear Anisha, Oppenheimer used to say a genius sees the answers before the question.

Al Juman

Date: 7/9/2018 10:26:00 PM

a very pleasant write but I think God and you going to have a quarrel

Pashang Salehi
Date: 7/10/2018 7:08:00 PM

Thanks, I'm waiting to see him...

Lyric Man

Date: 6/14/2018 10:33:00 PM

Pashang, I love the path of your soul search.. more than a delightful write have you composed!

Pashang Salehi
Date: 6/15/2018 2:41:00 AM

Thank you, my friend, you're so kind.

Nette Onclaud

Date: 6/10/2018 10:00:00 AM

there are no exact answers on 'i am, why...' only endless inner awakenings... glorious poem, pashang!..huggs

Pashang Salehi
Date: 6/11/2018 2:16:00 PM

You're so glorious nette...

Gary Bateman

Date: 6/9/2018 3:21:00 PM

Hello Pashang, This is marvelously great poetry for sure. You picked a great theme here. I really must try this particular format sometime. I really like how the refrain repeats, and the overall flow and cadence of the verses. Very Well-Done My Friend!! Best Wishes, Gary

Pashang Salehi
Date: 6/11/2018 2:07:00 PM

Thank you Gary, The explanation in PS about Ghazal is mine. You can always email me as well... Pashang

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 6/9/2018 2:15:00 PM

- A form that is unknown and unused for me, but beautifully written Pasang :) - I would like to hear the nightingale singing :) - Best wishes for a lovely weekend :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Pashang Salehi
Date: 6/11/2018 2:04:00 PM

Thank you, my dear, friend.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 6/2/2018 8:27:00 PM

I really like this Ghazal you did, Pashang. you make the form so graceful sounding.

Pashang Salehi
Date: 6/3/2018 3:33:00 AM

Thanks, Andrea... you are so kind...

Charlie Smith

Date: 6/2/2018 10:08:00 AM

Just lovely form and thoughts, well done Pashang...

Pashang Salehi
Date: 6/2/2018 4:11:00 PM

Thank you, Charlie.

Jan Allison

Date: 6/1/2018 6:15:00 PM

Such a beautiful poem, you excel at this form Pashang, I don't think I've ever tried it... I should have a try it looks so challenging:-)hugs jan xx

Pashang Salehi
Date: 6/2/2018 4:10:00 PM

With your talent ... you must...

Harry Horsman

Date: 5/30/2018 8:55:00 AM

Intriguing poetry, love the form, and how you marry your words into it...

Pashang Salehi
Date: 5/31/2018 7:54:00 PM

Thanks Harry, you are very kind

Ravi Sathasivam

Date: 5/29/2018 3:28:00 AM

Excellent. Philosophical type of poem. Well penned. Thanks for sharing it.

Pashang Salehi
Date: 5/31/2018 7:52:00 PM

You are so nice Ravi, thank you.

J.W. Earnings

Date: 5/28/2018 7:36:00 AM

Wow terrific poem...love this poem and how it is written in a wonderful way. -JWE

Pashang Salehi
Date: 5/31/2018 7:52:00 PM

Thank you, JW...

Winged Warrior

Date: 5/26/2018 11:09:00 AM

Well crafted my friend...enjoyed Pashang...love and light...^WW^

Pashang Salehi
Date: 5/26/2018 11:13:00 AM

Thank you, my friend. You are always welcome.

Paul Callus

Date: 5/24/2018 3:58:00 PM

Hi Pashang, once again you have made use of one of your favourite forms to deliver a semi philosophical poem which entices the reader to stop and think. Well done. Regards // paul

Pashang Salehi
Date: 5/26/2018 11:11:00 AM

Thanks, Paul...This is always my intention.