Pashang Salehi Poet Ghazal

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 January 16, 2019 at 4:39 AM Wow.. what an amazing piece of work.. I am lucky to have come across your page.. An outstanding content... :) Pashang Salehi January 16, 2019 at 6:28 PM Thank you my dear...

Muhammad Imtiaz December 14, 2018 at 5:30 AM Hi Pashang it is a beautiful writing , the words are very touchy and depicts the trueness of heart Pashang Salehi December 14, 2018 at 10:39 AM Thank you Muhammad...

Vladislav Raven October 24, 2018 at 8:05 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 October 25, 2018 at 1:44 AM Thank you Mike, you are a great friend...

David Smith August 25, 2018 at 12:22 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 August 25, 2018 at 5:15 PM Thanks, David... Pashang in LA

Anisha Dutta August 12, 2018 at 6:26 AM So nicely composed. "I AM WHY?". Our eternal question. No answer. Blessing Pashang Salehi August 12, 2018 at 12:18 PM Oh, my dear Anisha, Oppenheimer used to say a genius sees the answers before the question.

Al Juman July 9, 2018 at 10:26 PM a very pleasant write but I think God and you going to have a quarrel Pashang Salehi July 10, 2018 at 7:08 PM Thanks, I'm waiting to see him...

Lyric Man June 14, 2018 at 10:33 PM Pashang, I love the path of your soul search.. more than a delightful write have you composed! Pashang Salehi June 15, 2018 at 2:41 AM Thank you, my friend, you're so kind.

Nette Onclaud June 10, 2018 at 10:00 AM there are no exact answers on 'i am, why...' only endless inner awakenings... glorious poem, pashang!..huggs Pashang Salehi June 11, 2018 at 2:16 PM You're so glorious nette...

Gary Bateman June 9, 2018 at 3:21 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 June 11, 2018 at 2:07 PM Thank you Gary, The explanation in PS about Ghazal is mine. You can always email me as well... Pashang

Anne-Lise Andresen June 9, 2018 at 2:15 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 June 11, 2018 at 2:04 PM Thank you, my dear, friend.

Andrea Dietrich June 2, 2018 at 8:27 PM I really like this Ghazal you did, Pashang. you make the form so graceful sounding. Pashang Salehi June 3, 2018 at 3:33 AM Thanks, Andrea... you are so kind...

Charlie Smith June 2, 2018 at 10:08 AM Just lovely form and thoughts, well done Pashang... Pashang Salehi June 2, 2018 at 4:11 PM Thank you, Charlie.

Jan Allison June 1, 2018 at 6:15 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 June 2, 2018 at 4:10 PM With your talent ... you must...

Harry Horsman May 30, 2018 at 8:55 AM Intriguing poetry, love the form, and how you marry your words into it... Pashang Salehi May 31, 2018 at 7:54 PM Thanks Harry, you are very kind

Ravi Sathasivam May 29, 2018 at 3:28 AM Excellent. Philosophical type of poem. Well penned. Thanks for sharing it. Pashang Salehi May 31, 2018 at 7:52 PM You are so nice Ravi, thank you.

David William Breidenthal May 28, 2018 at 7:36 AM Wow terrific poem...love this poem and how it is written in a wonderful way. -JWE Pashang Salehi May 31, 2018 at 7:52 PM Thank you, JW...

Winged Warrior May 26, 2018 at 11:09 AM Well crafted my friend...enjoyed Pashang...love and light...^WW^ Pashang Salehi May 26, 2018 at 11:13 AM Thank you, my friend. You are always welcome.

Paul Callus May 24, 2018 at 3:58 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 May 26, 2018 at 11:11 AM Thanks, Paul...This is always my intention.

Mystic Rose Rose May 23, 2018 at 7:42 PM Many beautiful answers for the soul to answer. All in good time Pashang. Thanks you for sharing Pashang Salehi May 26, 2018 at 11:09 AM Indeed... Everything will be answered. Whether or not we'll understand those, it's a different question.

Andrea Dietrich May 22, 2018 at 3:25 PM YOu do great justice to this beautiful form, Pashang. LOVELY! Pashang Salehi May 22, 2018 at 4:04 PM Thank you Ms. Ghazalier!

Besma Riabi Dziri May 22, 2018 at 12:58 PM A challenging Ghazal! I read it over and over to grasp the content.. I enjoyed reading it. Unique and sweet. Stay tuned and blessed Pashang. Pashang Salehi May 22, 2018 at 2:48 PM You are so wonderful my friend...

Vijay Pandit May 21, 2018 at 6:34 AM Enjoyed reading your Ghazal, Pashang. The depth of your words makes one ponder..well written poem. Pashang Salehi May 21, 2018 at 9:58 AM That's the whole story Vijay, isn't it? Thank you for stopping by...

Yazmin Malik May 21, 2018 at 5:46 AM Loved your ghazal :) Pashang Salehi May 21, 2018 at 9:59 AM Thank you Yazmin...