Sigh Simply Sighs
If a drop of tear drops when he’s alone, that’s love,
And a sigh sighs and softly does bemoan, that’s love.
A lover carves his statue in beloved’s heart;
If that statue breathes in a lovely zone, that’s love.
A lover may let his heart make a sigh-tempest,
Yet if he can tame gently that cyclone, that’s love.
A dark cloud labours with vapors yet with no whines;
If she rains like a cascade with no groan, that’s love.
I saw a doe drive a deer from a grassy zone;
If he can sing, letting her own that lawn, that’s love.
Sky sobs slow at dawn when stars sing their farewell song;
If stars kindle a moonless night alone, that's love.
A teardrop grieves, bewails and moans in poet's heart;
If he breathes and makes it a poem - known, that’s love.
Syllabic count: 12 syllables in each line (Ref: www.howmanysyllables.com)
*A 3rd Place*in the following contest (judged on Oct. 3, 2020)
Sept. 12, 2020
Ghazal Poetry Contest
Sponsor: Silent One
Copyright © Newton Ranaweera | Year Posted 2020
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