Abdul Malik Mandani Poet Tetractys

My Muse

Far
yonder
Never near
From a distance
taunting and beckoning like a temptress
teasing like a whimsical, sprightly wind
Just out of reach
like a dream
now here
now
gone.
Is it
Illusion
or wistful whim?
Why does she leave me in a barren state?


~07/08/16
~Triple Tetractys contest by Eva Roper

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Andrea Dietrich July 15, 2016 at 9:14 AM Abdul, this is the one that deserved to be at the tip top of the list. Wow, I am going to fave this one!!! Abdul Malik Mandani July 17, 2016 at 4:10 PM Thanks Andrea. Glad you like it.

Kim Rodrigues July 14, 2016 at 3:04 PM Nice, Abdul! Abdul Malik Mandani July 17, 2016 at 4:09 PM Thanks Kim.

Eve Roper July 14, 2016 at 1:26 PM Whoo - Hoo ! Congratulations on your Triple Tetractys contest, Abdul, perfect form and wonderful poem. Hugs Eve Abdul Malik Mandani July 17, 2016 at 4:09 PM Thanks Eve. Glad you liked it.

CayCay Godwin July 10, 2016 at 2:16 AM As Jan said, I say - I think all writers know this feeling you captured so well. I enjoyed reading this and, as said, definitely relate! Good job, Abdul (oh, last line: 'leave' not leaves, a pesky typo). Good luck with this fine write ... CayCay Abdul Malik Mandani July 17, 2016 at 4:08 PM Thanks CayCay. Noted your observation.

Jan Allison July 9, 2016 at 9:18 AM Oh I know the feeling Abdul my muse is on an extended holiday at the moment and I spend less and less time on soup:-( hugs Jan xx Abdul Malik Mandani July 17, 2016 at 4:07 PM Thanks for your comment, Jan.