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've been 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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Juman Avatar
August 18, 2018 at 11:07 PM
You woke me up. Very nice my friend
Salehi Avatar
August 19, 2018 at 12:27 AM
Thanks Al...
Y. Avatar
March 15, 2018 at 8:09 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
Salehi Avatar
March 15, 2018 at 9:39 AM
You are always welcome...
Vaso Avatar
October 15, 2017 at 8:01 PM
What a lovely poem, but the painting as well, wow! I love art like this!
Salehi Avatar
October 16, 2017 at 9:28 AM
Thanks Arthur for your kindness and friendship...Always.
Roper Avatar
August 17, 2017 at 12:43 PM
I love your story, all so true, Pashang. Your paintings are getting lovelier with each one you produce. ~*
Salehi Avatar
October 16, 2017 at 9:27 AM
Thanks my dear Eve....
Williams Avatar
July 6, 2017 at 4:51 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
Salehi Avatar
July 6, 2017 at 2:26 PM
Thank you Maria
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June 30, 2017 at 12:44 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
Salehi Avatar
June 30, 2017 at 12:53 PM
Thank you Pandita... You are too kind...
Duet Avatar
June 29, 2017 at 7:45 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.
Salehi Avatar
June 30, 2017 at 12:52 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.
Duet Avatar
June 29, 2017 at 7:40 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.
Sediqi Avatar
June 23, 2017 at 2:32 PM
You narrate the story well.
Salehi Avatar
June 23, 2017 at 6:15 PM
Thanks
May Avatar
June 20, 2017 at 7:55 AM
Life is to be enjoyed..Nice Write
Salehi Avatar
June 20, 2017 at 5:56 PM
Thank you Joseph...
Murray Avatar
June 6, 2017 at 5:07 PM
What sound advice Pashang. Whenever someone says to me "See you tomorrow" I always answer "God willing."
Salehi Avatar
June 17, 2017 at 11:09 AM
Sorry Jean delay...You're always too good to me... God willing is always good answer...
Sediqi Avatar
June 1, 2017 at 6:20 PM
A nice poem. I will correct the dictation tommorow and thanks for making me notice.
Salehi Avatar
June 2, 2017 at 6:20 PM
Thanks Bahram
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June 1, 2017 at 4:18 AM
- This is very lovely, Pashang - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Salehi Avatar
June 2, 2017 at 6:20 PM
Thanks dear...
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May 29, 2017 at 2:25 AM
Excellent and impressed with both poem and painting, lovely . Enjoyed reading it. Thanks for sharing it.
Salehi Avatar
May 29, 2017 at 12:06 PM
You are always welcome...
Raven Avatar
May 27, 2017 at 3:50 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
Salehi Avatar
May 27, 2017 at 4:38 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
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May 26, 2017 at 8:09 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.
Salehi Avatar
May 27, 2017 at 1:41 AM
Thank you sir, what a wonderful comment.... May love light your path as well...... Pashang
Dietrich Avatar
May 25, 2017 at 9:38 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!
Salehi Avatar
May 25, 2017 at 11:02 PM
Thanks Andrea, have you done a Rubai or Ghazal recently ...let me know
Roper Avatar
May 25, 2017 at 4:15 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.... ~*
Salehi Avatar
May 25, 2017 at 11:00 PM
Thank you Eve.... make time my dear, life tooooo short
Smith Avatar
May 25, 2017 at 11:46 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...
Salehi Avatar
May 25, 2017 at 3:34 PM
LOL.... you got it my friend...
Callus Avatar
May 25, 2017 at 11:40 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
Salehi Avatar
May 25, 2017 at 3:33 PM
Thanks Paul... I'm the butterfly
Coreggia Avatar
May 25, 2017 at 7:49 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
Salehi Avatar
May 25, 2017 at 11:21 AM
You're Friendship shows my dear. Let me know what you want,I'll paint for you...Pashang
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May 24, 2017 at 3:41 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 ; )
Salehi Avatar
May 24, 2017 at 10:42 AM
Thanks Connie...but seeing is believing...
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