Reflections When the Summer Breathes

I remember that day As clear as the crystal springs in June When the sun rose upon a gladsome sky Bursting through the harbor and the fields As soft as the buds by the quivering dew Dancing in the blue distance. Summer's warm and scented breath Invaded the clustered pathway Where the last mountain spray Descended in your eyes Like a constant burning fire That glimmers like fulgent streams of spring. You held a delicate rose In your limpid hands kissed by the Vast fountains of purity's grace That greeted my eyes with coy beauty When the day was ripe with glory . Like a flower you blossomed in my eyes As one who held heaven in her smile And sweet rosebuds on her lips That trembles in the cold With a budding joy as new as the moon In the fullness of the night. You drew a few words from your sad breath That pierced like a striking sword When the voice of the wind echoed Through the lilac vines Entangled on the weeping trees That nods in the noonday light In the last breath of summer. My soul sank in dejection Wet with despair. Anguish flashing in my aching heart Like an untamed madness On this boundless land . Oh please don't leave my love Oh please don't leave my love Because if you do The mortal fire in my veins Would extinguish My breath would mute And my lifeless body Would drift me to some unknown hell To live forever In a helpless state of deep despair In a desolate darkness Of utter hopelessness!

Copyright © | Year Posted 2013



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Date: 8/31/2013 11:44:00 AM
Wow! Very descriptive piece, with great imagery. I enjoyed this very much!....You might like my poem titled, "Serenity". Please, read it sometime. And, thank you once again for all of your kind comments. It is much appreciated! I am so glad that you enjoy my work!
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Date: 8/31/2013 10:07:00 AM
and breathless this leaves me, there's just so much scenery in your writes it pulls everything together so delightfully, very much enjoyed reading this ... ~always, Linda
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Date: 8/30/2013 8:44:00 PM
You already know how much I enjoy your poems, Mustapha; but for the lack of time, I would have read and commented on all by now. This is another gem from your very talented pen! Just love it! And please, disregard useless comments that only reveal a true picture of the one who wrote it...Thanks for reading, "If I Knew You When..." Your coments are always appreciated!! Always, Annalise
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Mustapha Mohammed
Date: 8/31/2013 12:45:00 PM
Thank you so much for your encouraging comment Annalise. I always look forward to hearing from you. Hugs
Date: 8/30/2013 8:41:00 AM
from the title your words like a whisper breathed out beautiful my old friend
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Mustapha Mohammed
Date: 8/30/2013 11:42:00 AM
Thanks for your kind review Liam. Its nice to hear from you old friend.
Date: 8/29/2013 9:01:00 AM
M & M.. your poetry is breathtaking.. and I think that lady should not talk at all... I read her comment and it upsets me in every way.. You are very nice to the community... and your friends... She should not talk... for she never gives, only to who she thinks is worthy of... shame on her... love love.. Linda
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Mustapha Mohammed
Date: 8/30/2013 7:03:00 AM
Thank you Linda for your kind review. I guess there are always people like her waiting around to attack because of some misguided senseless thinking.
Date: 8/27/2013 12:35:00 PM
What can I say M you did it again truly gorgeous write, like a flower you blossomed in my eyes, As one who held heaven in her smile....your words are breathtaking!!!:) thanks4sharing....<3 cherie
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Cherie Thomas
Date: 8/29/2013 7:41:00 PM
Hey M no worries on what she said obviously she doesnt know what shes talking about..the truth needs no help!!! .I know you & everyone here loves you....im honered we are friends blessings always mustapha:) <3 cherie
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Mustapha Mohammed
Date: 8/28/2013 8:12:00 PM
I sent you back an email Cherie. Light and Love.
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Mustapha Mohammed
Date: 8/28/2013 8:08:00 PM
Thank you Cherie for your kind review. So glad to hear from you.
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Cherie Thomas
Date: 8/28/2013 6:34:00 PM
Hi m...I sent you soupmail:)
Date: 8/27/2013 4:16:00 AM
AWESOMEE..................
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Mustapha Mohammed
Date: 8/29/2013 4:26:00 AM
Thanks for your kind review and welcome to Poetry Soup.
Date: 8/22/2013 6:06:00 PM
- Oh .... It began so beautifully and ended so sad ..... Well done! - Wishing you a great weekend. - oxox / / Anne-Lise :)
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Mustapha Mohammed
Date: 8/29/2013 4:52:00 AM
Thank you Anne Lise for your lovely review. Wishing you a lovely weekend also. oxox...Mustapha
Date: 8/22/2013 6:05:00 PM
this piece is packed with so many beautiful lines and images...very well written and full of emotion, I thoroughly enjoyed the read! :)
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Mustapha Mohammed
Date: 8/29/2013 4:54:00 AM
Thank you Sandra,so glad you could stop by with a kind review.
Date: 8/20/2013 7:52:00 PM
wow deep emotions here dearest M.M superb write Love Shadow xox smile
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Mustapha Mohammed
Date: 8/29/2013 4:29:00 AM
Dear Shadow your review means much. I hope all is well.
Date: 8/19/2013 3:23:00 PM
wow, thank YOU for being back here. I don't guess English is your native language and yet you are using English very beautifully. what a great writer you are. I'm going to fave this one!!
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Mustapha Mohammed
Date: 8/28/2013 8:11:00 PM
Thank you Andrea for your lovely review on my work. So nice of you to fave this one. Smiles :)
Date: 8/19/2013 10:31:00 AM
Great poetic quality..It is very emotive and expressive..Enjoyed reading this very creative work today..Thanks for stopping by..Your visits are uplifting..Sara
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Mustapha Mohammed
Date: 8/28/2013 8:09:00 PM
Thank you Sara for your kind review on my work.
Date: 8/19/2013 7:58:00 AM
You are a romantic and you have the prowess to express yourself articulately. I am adding you to my favorite poets list.
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Mustapha Mohammed
Date: 8/19/2013 8:09:00 AM
Thank you Richie for that kind review.I'm humbled by your words.Keep up the fine work as always.
Date: 8/19/2013 6:03:00 AM
In humility I bow sir! You are good, great no doubt.
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Mustapha Mohammed
Date: 8/19/2013 8:07:00 AM
Thank you Michael,I'm humbled by your kind review.Have a great day.
Date: 8/18/2013 5:42:00 PM
These are such beautiful words. Very, very well written!
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Mustapha Mohammed
Date: 8/19/2013 8:03:00 AM
Thank you April for such a kind review.I hope you're having a great day.
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Mustapha Mohammed
Date: 8/19/2013 8:02:00 AM
Thank you Donna for that kind review.Coming from you it means a lot.Have a great Monday dear poet.
Date: 8/18/2013 3:14:00 PM
You sir are among few others here who could do this professionally...maybe you do.....this certainly is...a 10
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Mustapha Mohammed
Date: 8/19/2013 8:05:00 AM
I put my response in the wrong box.Thats what happens when you're so anxious to respond.Thanks again and nice pic.
Date: 8/18/2013 1:18:00 PM
I didn't expect the sad ending to this enchanting write, my friend. Beauty in every line....and yet....Thanks for sharing ....
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Mustapha Mohammed
Date: 8/19/2013 8:12:00 AM
Thank you Eileen for your kind review.I do that quite often and abruptly(switch the mood of a poem)Always appreciate when you stop by.Hope your day is going good so far friend.
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