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Shall I Compare You

Shall I Compare You... ? Shall I compare you to the sun? Shining and warm, my dearest one Shall I compare you to the moon? Unique and bright, my greatest boon Shall I compare you to the light? Illuminating what not of sight Shall I compare you to the knight? in honour and dignity willing to fight Shall I compare you to the Queen? Admiring how you yourself preen Shall I compare you to the heart? You are the love bathing in my heart Shall I compare you to life? Of essence, lenient and tough Shall I compare you to...? You are beyond my similes and metaphors You are above what I write of poetry forms You are my mother Of words I can add no other Mother

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Valsa George

Date: 5/21/2025 12:25:00 AM

A loving mother is beyond all comparison. She is beyond all similes and metaphors. Is your mother still alive to read this beautiful encomium for her by her darling daughter? Each time when I write something about my mother, I regret that I didn't write my admiration for her and read it to her while she was alive. A lovely bouquet of words for your mother, dear Besma

Besma Riabi Dziri
Date: 5/22/2025 7:07:00 AM

The same for me here, my dear Valsa.. How I wish my mum could read what I wrote of Love, recognition, acknowledgement, gratitude to her.. my mum passed away so many years ago leaving so sweet memories along with a deep ache inside.. May our dear precious mothers rest in the peace of their good deeds and amazing achievements.. Thank you so much my dear poetess for all the beauty you pour into my page and heart. My warmest wishes. Love and hugs.

Daniel Henry Rodgers

Date: 5/20/2025 5:11:00 AM

Dear Besma, O' so tender, lyrical, and overflowing with love. Each comparison glows with heartfelt admiration, yet it’s your closing lines that truly move me: you rise beyond metaphor, capturing the inexpressible beauty of a mother’s presence. Such warmth and devotion and your words linger like sunlight, gently illuminating the heart. Spring Blessings, my Dear Besma, Daniel

Besma Riabi Dziri
Date: 5/20/2025 9:44:00 AM

Warm, kind and glowing are your words, dear Daniel! So moved by your highly appreciative response to my true feelings towards my mother whom I tremendously miss.. trying always to feel her spirit in my cherished memories reminiscing about all that she had imparted of her beauty and grace in me.. I'm deeply grateful to you for honouring my humble poetry. Stay always blessed. My deepest regards and blessings.

Daniel Caplin

Date: 5/16/2025 11:35:00 PM

Dear Besma, beautifully written, i don't think anything can compare to a Mother, our own mother, the memories, the love, their unselfishness and more importantly the chance of life they gave us. Have a wonderful weekend. Danny

Besma Riabi Dziri
Date: 5/20/2025 9:32:00 AM

Absolutely! What is important is that we recognise all that they have unconditionally and lovingly granted us.. giving them huge credit.. honouring them is so appeasing as they are no longer in our lives.. Thank you so much, Daniel for the pleasure of your visit and the elation of your wonderful comment. My deepest regards and blessings.

Michael Tor

Date: 5/15/2025 10:04:00 PM

Besma reading this touched my heart and of course I thought of my mom also. The love your shared about her and the strengths she had to protect you and love you, and guide you through life, are shared in your tender words. I love this Tribute to your mom. She is the mom that everyone should have and be loved by. by you were so fortunate to have. This one is a favorite and God bless you and your mom. Michael. Hugs...

Besma Riabi Dziri
Date: 5/20/2025 9:28:00 AM

Dear Michael, so precious are mothers especially the ones who could make a huge difference in their lives as well as their children's.. the ones who succeed in their mission of Life, Light and Love.. Thank you so much for your graceful presence and wonderful feedback! I highly appreciate your great support. Stay always blessed. Best regards

Maria Williams

Date: 5/14/2025 6:50:00 AM

My sweet friend Besma,This is absolutely beautiful—a heartfelt ode that transcends mere words. The way each verse builds upon the last, drawing grand comparisons, only to humbly admit that even the most majestic symbols fall short of describing a mother’s essence, is deeply touching. The final lines are powerful in their simplicity, grounding the poem in pure, unadulterated love. Truly moving! Love and Hugs

Besma Riabi Dziri
Date: 5/15/2025 9:47:00 AM

Great and precious mothers have built a huge part of who we are.. I owe my mum a lot.. no words would give her all the credit she deserves.. A huge debt I can't pay back.. My dearest Maria you always bring a lot of warmth and love with your shining presence.. and I am so grateful to you for that.. you honour and support my humble poetry with your kind and praising words.. God bless your amazing soul. Love and hugs.

Tom Woody

Date: 5/13/2025 5:49:00 AM

Is your mother still living? Either way a lovely tribute Besma

Besma Riabi Dziri
Date: 5/13/2025 5:58:00 AM

May our precious mothers rest in peace keeping us gathering all the amazing moments in time and enjoying the great memories we shared when they were in our lives alive.. A huge thank you, Tom for always being here for me kindly responding and greatly supporting! It means a lot to me.. God bless you. My deepest regards and warmest wishes.