Loosen the Braids

Loosen the braids 
Upon the white marble of night
Let his hand wander through 
Your hair's noble origin

As the emerald of his heart 
That faded through 
The lonely long nights 
Becomes green

Loosen the braid 
Upon the white marble of night 
For a long time 
You were decreed to love 
Like a thousand poems 
Written on the face of a wall

Loosen the braids 
Upon the white marble of night 
Then toss to him 
A light thread of happiness
A vehement torrent 
From the rain god

Perhaps a drop lives 
Deep inside the oyster 
That becomes a pearl
Copyright © | Year Posted 2015

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Rashid Avatar
September 6, 2016 at 1:17 PM
and words sometimes are quite like jewels and sometimes they dont need a voice they just get through nice write
Mumo Avatar
July 20, 2015 at 4:45 AM
Great poem laden with juicy imagery...Keep it up. 7+++
Sathasivam Avatar
April 29, 2015 at 2:04 AM
Excellent. lovely poem and well penned. Enjoyed reading it. Tfs
Kearley Avatar
April 28, 2015 at 12:51 AM
Yes... Loosen the braids. :o) Very heartfelt, very nice.
Vaso Avatar
April 25, 2015 at 12:12 AM
Magical, I loved this poem!
Andresen Avatar
April 24, 2015 at 1:53 PM
- Oh ... a lovely poem, Fatima :) - I wish you and your family one beautiful weekend - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
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