Poetry, My Life Sustaining

When your breath you are not feeling 
and your heartbeats you stopped hearing

When who are around you, you are not seeing
and your very missed world started objecting

When you feel lost as you lose the sense of belonging
and you wonder if your compass you are following

When what you are feeding on, far from the soul fulfilling
and you remain the subject and the object of your seeking

When you feel a pain of no trace, the Self ravaging
and you keep for a magical elixir looking

When the touch of a dried inflamed pen burning
and you can grasp the nature of your suffering

When alluring wonders in silence you keep admiring
and the words within you are still and hiding

When you muse and long for verse reciting
and the Muse of poetry, your soul invoking

When to all the missing links I am yielding
as every ounce of me aching for poetry, my life sustaining.



August 5th, 2020
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Proxenos Avatar
August 21, 2020 at 8:33 AM
Hi Besma, missed you have not heard from you in a while hope you are well my friend. Your poem represents us all on poetry soup, wherever we are, without our poetry we are not ourselves, poetry represents us, Be safe my dear dear friend and God bless you, hugs and love, Jennifer.
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August 23, 2020 at 9:26 AM
Dear soul sister, I missed you too! So much busy.. a tough year for me.. Summer time and exams didn't make it easier.. reading and writing empowering me to survive.. I would like to thank you from the depth of my heart for all the kind and wonderful words you are pouring into my soul.. you are so beautiful and generous dear Jenny and so blessed and pleased you are in my life.. thank you so much! My warmest wishes. Love and hugs.
Kiser Avatar
August 13, 2020 at 6:01 PM
Oh yes, this is spot on! Just a super pen Besma.
Riabi Dziri Avatar
August 23, 2020 at 9:19 AM
You do humble my very work, M.L. Kiser.. thank you so much for your wonderful compliment! So much pleased! Best regards and blessings.
One Avatar
August 8, 2020 at 3:00 PM
You describe it perfectly. This poem is one all poets can relate to... You have a beautiful sincere heart... A true poet who spreads love and joy...Rather sit in a state of hypocrisy... Always continue to be you.. such a blessing to this poetry site.
Riabi Dziri Avatar
August 10, 2020 at 3:00 PM
I'm so happy my humble words carry what is so dear and beautiful.. We are actually filled with what is poured into our souls.. We just give what we receive.. So kind are your words Silent One.. I am the one blessed to have such beautiful souls in my life.. thank you so much. Best regards and blessings.
Roper Avatar
August 6, 2020 at 8:03 AM
Your feelings come out in your verse we all seem to follow your footsteps sometimes yearning for another word to enlighten us for a new verse. Your pan is always beautiful ,Besma.Blessings my friend
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August 6, 2020 at 10:13 AM
Sweet Eve, how delighted and honoured I am by your visit! Deeply humbled by your kind and appreciative words! Thank you so much for such a rewarding presence! My warmest wishes, best regards and blessings.
Pandit Avatar
August 5, 2020 at 1:10 PM
Lovely poetic expressions Besma! I feel the yearning in your write ...you speak for all creative souls--indeed your words enliven..beautifully said!
Riabi Dziri Avatar
August 6, 2020 at 10:10 AM
I'm so happy my thoughts and feelings resonate with the Artist in you, dear Vijay.. so much a pleasure and always an honour to receive your kind compliment and great support.. thank you so much.. My deepest regards and blessings.
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August 5, 2020 at 12:01 PM
hello Besma Dziri, this is so true. A beautiful poem you have crated. Enjoy your day my friend.
De Beaulieu Avatar
August 7, 2020 at 10:20 AM
Hello Besma , you enjoy your day my friend. You are so welcome. Blessings
Riabi Dziri Avatar
August 6, 2020 at 10:04 AM
Dear Darlene, my great pleasure to see you! Thank you so much for your kindness and support! Have a great day! Warmest wishes and regards. Blessings to you.
Cunningham Avatar
August 5, 2020 at 10:35 AM
How often we have all been in that barren wilderness, but the survival instinct kicks in and we find our way again. Beautiful write Besna, I hope you are well. Tom
Riabi Dziri Avatar
August 6, 2020 at 10:03 AM
What is really hard is that when you are torn between many a world! Always trying to satisfy and get satisfied! Survival! That's the most important achievement! Thank you so much, Tom for being here to read and give your great support.. Best regards and blessings.
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