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In Wonder I Wander

As from my ivory place, in a while I descend Carrying a piece of magic and a trace of scent Quite a time of quietude there I spent A delight, a light, I have to suspend. The poet in me yields to live and bond As I find in mere days a world to be fond Out of sight I put my quill and wand To humbly breathe and to life respond. Along with my poetry, in wonder I wander Unleash my words and on life I ponder Bringing what is bright, and seal all that is somber Allow beauty to rise after a long slumber. I walk unseen, even as I get near The brush of my words, its voice you would hear The echoes of my soul, in hush so clear That’s my bliss, a blessing from God so dear. Wondering if I would have a choice My ivory tower, a vision that has no voice My world of a living pulse and many a voice Or just wander in wonder and both rejoice.

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Paige Hind

Date: 5/5/2025 10:53:00 AM

Lovely rhyme- the end was just great! :)

Daniel Henry Rodgers

Date: 5/5/2025 8:06:00 AM

Dear Besma, What a beautiful and gentle meditation on leaving the solitude of the “ivory place” to enter the world’s wonder, echoing the classic symbolism of the ivory tower as a space of reflection, purity, and sometimes isolation. I love how you beautifully balance the urge to retreat with the longing to connect, letting poetry become both sanctuary and bridge. Even as we wander, wonder and beauty can always rise anew. Spring Blessings, My Dear Friend, Daniel

Silent One

Date: 5/5/2025 7:03:00 AM

My dear sister, your poem beautifully captures the quiet struggle and joy of a poet emerging from solitude to engage with life. The “ivory place” acts as a metaphor for the introspective, often isolated space of creativity, where the poet finds magic, scent, and quietude. The transition from that space into the world “to live and bond” is rendered with humility and grace, as if stepping from a dream into the texture of reality.

Besma Riabi Dziri
Date: 5/5/2025 7:52:00 AM

Deeply humbled and so much blessed to have such honest and genuine critique of my humble words.. So glad you have captured my poetic feel and my thoughts and you have rendered your impressions so beautifully! I will never cease to express my deepest gratitude to you Silent One for being the first one here on PS to lend me a poetic hand, patiently reading and encouragingly commenting on my poetry from day one! THANK YOU SO MUCH! God bless your beautiful soul. My deepest regards and blessings.

Silent One
Date: 5/5/2025 7:04:00 AM

The final stanza is especially poignant—it presents a tension between two realms: the internal, silent vision of the ivory tower, and the vibrant, shared world of human experience. Rather than choosing, you suggest rejoicing in both, which feels like a wise, harmonious resolution.

Maria Williams

Date: 5/5/2025 3:41:00 AM

My dearest friend Besma,your poem is a gentle descent from a realm of quiet grace into the vibrant heartbeat of life itself. The imagery of leaving your “ivory place” to share a trace of magic and scent is just exquisite—it feels as though you've invited us into your sacred space of reflection, then gifted us a piece of your soul wrapped in poetry. Your words speak of humility, beauty, and the delicate balance between wonder and grounding. I love how you explore the inner pull between isolation and human connection, poetry and living, with such subtle wisdom. Your final stanza lingers especially with me—this idea of finding harmony between your inner world and the world outside. It's a blessing to read your work, and even more so to know the gentle, thoughtful poet behind it. A fave for me. Love and Hugs

Besma Riabi Dziri
Date: 5/5/2025 7:10:00 AM

My dearest friend Maria, you are so kind to me and so generous granting me so great a support.. always genuinely praising and highly appreciating my humble poetry.. I'm so happy you so much liked and enjoyed what I wrote from the depth of my poetic soul and the living pulse of my world.. I'm quite sure you do feel the same as you are an amazing poetess dipped in the wonder of your world of poetry then to find yourself grounded to your mundane world and caught in its maze.. You are the poet and the great lady whom I admire.. THANK YOU SO MUCH for me would not suffice to render or meet all that you are giving and adding to me.. Stay always blessed and happy. Love and hugs.

Victor Buhagiar

Date: 5/5/2025 1:33:00 AM

Your poem is a real delight. I really relish your fantasy. Brilliant. Blessings.

Besma Riabi Dziri
Date: 5/5/2025 6:53:00 AM

A true delight is your wonderful presence Victor and your rewarding comment! I profusely thank you from the depth of my heart for your kind and praising words.. My deepest regards and blessings.

Mystic Rose Rose

Date: 5/5/2025 12:13:00 AM

A blessing from God so dear. This is what your are Besma when you write poetry such as this ! Thoroughly enjoyed.

Besma Riabi Dziri
Date: 5/5/2025 6:49:00 AM

My dear Rose, a blessing from God to have so wonderful souls in my life and on my poetry path.. Thank you so much for the delight of your visit and the beauty of your words.. Stay always blessed. My warmest wishes. Love and hugs.

Arthur Vaso

Date: 5/4/2025 10:17:00 PM

Very beautiful Besma, :)

Besma Riabi Dziri
Date: 5/5/2025 6:44:00 AM

Very kind of you, Arthur to gracefully visit and beautifully comment on my humble poetry.. Thank you so much! God bless you. Best regards.