Lost

Lost…. Lost…. Alas, when I was young, I wanted to know, I was so happy and bashful; it did show. Now, at this time that I lost beloved youth, I am searching for it eagerly but slow. This journey that we call it life is one way. No one can turn around or damned to stay. Where is our destination? Who is driving? I’m dreaming tonight and live day by day. What did happen to my comrades and my friends? They were gone one by one, their story soon bends. We were all so happy drinking and dancing, They soon got too drunk; they’re gone. When it ends? I saw an older man who was getting drunk. He was talking and dancing with a tree trunk. When I asked him that what is he doing there? He said later, we will be part of this junk. How much longer you’re in love with nonsense? The nonsense that you call it life is intense. Get up at dawn and go dance in a light breeze; To me, being drunk perfectly makes sense. Have fun this day; tonight might be the long night. You might sleep through this night; you just might. Nobody knows tomorrow or the next day, Drink and dance and laugh; you may do it right. 5/23/17 Haloo

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Al Juman

Date: 8/18/2018 11:07:00 PM

You woke me up. Very nice my friend

Pashang Salehi
Date: 8/19/2018 12:27:00 AM

Thanks Al...

Alexis Y.

Date: 3/15/2018 8:09:00 AM

WoW! This is a deep and thought provoking piece. Nice painting as well. Thanks for visiting my page and telling me about this awesome write:-) Alexis

Pashang Salehi
Date: 3/15/2018 9:39:00 AM

You are always welcome...

Arthur Vaso

Date: 10/15/2017 8:01:00 PM

What a lovely poem, but the painting as well, wow! I love art like this!

Pashang Salehi
Date: 10/16/2017 9:28:00 AM

Thanks Arthur for your kindness and friendship...Always.

Eve Roper

Date: 8/17/2017 12:43:00 PM

I love your story, all so true, Pashang. Your paintings are getting lovelier with each one you produce. ~*

Pashang Salehi
Date: 10/16/2017 9:27:00 AM

Thanks my dear Eve....

Maria Williams

Date: 7/6/2017 4:51:00 AM

Great words of Wisdom Pashang, Live for today and Hope you do it right. I really like it and your painting is lovely...Maria

Pashang Salehi
Date: 7/6/2017 2:26:00 PM

Thank you Maria

Pandita Sietesantos

Date: 6/30/2017 12:44:00 PM

No matter what - life is to be lived! Amazing write to the tune of an amazing painting! I enjoyed reading this inspirational piece! Well done, my friend! Pandita

Pashang Salehi
Date: 6/30/2017 12:53:00 PM

Thank you Pandita... You are too kind...

Carole Duet

Date: 6/29/2017 7:45:00 PM

Hi Pashang! The ideas in this poem show a thoughtful mind. Also, it shows how we all question the reason for our existence at some point in life. I believe we should all be in service to others in some way. By-the-way, English must not be your native tongue because I have noticed quite a few errors which if corrected would make your poem much better. So, if you would like for me to proofread your poetry for you before you publish a poem here, let me know. As a former English teacher I would be happy to help you. Also, where is the painting? I am an artist too and would love to see it.

Pashang Salehi
Date: 6/30/2017 12:52:00 PM

Thanks Carole. My son has the most collection of my paintings. Check the last few poems. Please email me regarding the errors. This poem is Rubai! The entire story should be finished within the quatrain, but each quatrain follows the same meter. To keep the rhythm and rhyme, sometimes the errors are inevitable, but I love to know your Perspective my dear madam Professor. I also taught Chemistry and Biochemistry for 30 years and retired last year.

Carole Duet

Date: 6/29/2017 7:40:00 PM

Hi Pashang! The ideas in this poem clearly show a thoughtful mind and a certain philosophical point of view. Also, it shows how we all question the reason for our existence at some point in our lives. In my mind, I believe we should all be in service to others in one way or another. By-the-way, I'm sure English is not your native tongue because I have noticed quite a few errors which if corrected would make your poem so much better. So, if you would like for me to proofread for you before you publish a poem here, let me know. As a former English teacher I would be happy to help you. Also, where is the painting? I am an artist too and would love to see it.

Bahram Sediqi

Date: 6/23/2017 2:32:00 PM

You narrate the story well.

Pashang Salehi
Date: 6/23/2017 6:15:00 PM

Thanks

Joseph May

Date: 6/20/2017 7:55:00 AM

Life is to be enjoyed..Nice Write

Pashang Salehi
Date: 6/20/2017 5:56:00 PM

Thank you Joseph...

Jean Murray

Date: 6/6/2017 5:07:00 PM

What sound advice Pashang. Whenever someone says to me "See you tomorrow" I always answer "God willing."

Pashang Salehi
Date: 6/17/2017 11:09:00 AM

Sorry Jean delay...You're always too good to me... God willing is always good answer...

Bahram Sediqi

Date: 6/1/2017 6:20:00 PM

A nice poem. I will correct the dictation tommorow and thanks for making me notice.

Pashang Salehi
Date: 6/2/2017 6:20:00 PM

Thanks Bahram

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 6/1/2017 4:18:00 AM

- This is very lovely, Pashang - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Pashang Salehi
Date: 6/2/2017 6:20:00 PM

Thanks dear...

Ravi Sathasivam

Date: 5/29/2017 2:25:00 AM

Excellent and impressed with both poem and painting, lovely . Enjoyed reading it. Thanks for sharing it.

Pashang Salehi
Date: 5/29/2017 12:06:00 PM

You are always welcome...

Vladislav Raven

Date: 5/27/2017 3:50:00 PM

Hi Pashang, the painting sings the song of the words. As always, your gentle words do sing in the mind and the canvas is painted with your images. You always deliver your message so well in this form Pashang. It is wonderful to read from you. I love the content in this one. You are ever the butterfly, gently flying through life. Sing your songs from the heart always. Hugs....Mike. XX

Pashang Salehi
Date: 5/27/2017 4:38:00 PM

Wow... Mike. I should use your comment and save it forever. You're so kind to me.... If that is your picture, we kind of look the same, you have more hair and you're more handsome.... Always .. pashang

Freddie Robinson Jr.

Date: 5/26/2017 8:09:00 PM

Very thoughtful and touching, poem, Pashang. I love the message of awareness you delivered well w/your pen. Excellent rubaiyat poem. May love light your path always.

Pashang Salehi
Date: 5/27/2017 1:41:00 AM

Thank you sir, what a wonderful comment.... May love light your path as well...... Pashang

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 5/25/2017 9:38:00 PM

You are so artistic both with brush and with words! Eat drink and be merry for tomorrow we die. your poem very much supports that train of thought, Pashang!

Pashang Salehi
Date: 5/25/2017 11:02:00 PM

Thanks Andrea, have you done a Rubai or Ghazal recently ...let me know

Eve Roper

Date: 5/25/2017 4:15:00 PM

Love the painting and the poem to go with it, Pashang. You are so creative.. to be able to paint and write at the same time. I just don't seem to have the time for both at my age... While you're young take advantage of all you can do in one day.... ~*

Pashang Salehi
Date: 5/25/2017 11:00:00 PM

Thank you Eve.... make time my dear, life tooooo short

Niall Fulham

Date: 5/25/2017 3:56:00 PM

Hi Pashang , beautiful write well described write , what will I do as time goes bye , a bit of fun and questions to think about :))))

Pashang Salehi
Date: 5/25/2017 10:59:00 PM

Thanks .... think.... drink

Charlie Smith

Date: 5/25/2017 11:46:00 AM

What is "Lost" the butterfly or the boat? Love the art work, I imagine the butterfly to represent the drink and dance part of the poem. Good work my friend...

Pashang Salehi
Date: 5/25/2017 3:34:00 PM

LOL.... you got it my friend...

Paul Callus

Date: 5/25/2017 11:40:00 AM

I'm impressed by both poem and painting, Pashang...they compliment each other well. I see the boat as our life, riding the waves, whether high or low. Like the butterfly we are free to make the most of it. Regards // paul

Pashang Salehi
Date: 5/25/2017 3:33:00 PM

Thanks Paul... I'm the butterfly

Anne-Marie Coreggia

Date: 5/25/2017 7:49:00 AM

I absolutely love your painting, the colors, the boat floating up high seemingly out of its element, but next to a butterfly, a sign of hope . . . and I feel it goes so well with your wonderful poem Pashang:) Amitiés

Pashang Salehi
Date: 5/25/2017 11:21:00 AM

You're Friendship shows my dear. Let me know what you want,I'll paint for you...Pashang

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 5/24/2017 3:41:00 AM

Pashang, I feel we all have a purpose here, rather it be growth for yourself or for another. How we choose to spend our earth life will depend on where we stand spiritually in our after life. I really enjoyed your poem and you paint wonderfully. The butterfly in your painting gives a sense of hope to the lost! 7 ; )

Pashang Salehi
Date: 5/24/2017 10:42:00 AM

Thanks Connie...but seeing is believing...