S.Zaynab Kamoonpuri Poet Rhyme

Spotting a Mirage

I thought mirages appeared
only in the desert heat
but today right from
my very own car seat
I spotted several, one after another
upon the paved smooth street!
Each mirage vanishing
upon our nearing
the midst of the clearing
Each pool of water shimmered
as a ray of hope glimmered
that we touch that shiny water
with my car tyre!
So we literally chased mirages
like in a wild goose chase.
A divine light trick of sun rays

Ah all the phenomena He created
lying there waiting
to be appreciated.
Gleaming glinting puddles in the midst of the road
all the way till we reached our abode.
So I watched the fine and wonderful optical illusion
Thanking God I don't live in deserts but rather near an ocean
The mirage , a tantalizing oasis for the thirsty bedouin
Water a precious amenity, wasting it is surely sin
(Mind you this isn't meant to be metaphorical
this is the actual
phenomenon of mirages
and they're a sight quite special.

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Heidi Sands January 30, 2017 at 2:43 PM This one is nicely written to think about the mirage you saw. :)

Robert Lindley December 7, 2016 at 4:33 PM The excellence in this creative poem is no mirage. A pleasure to read your poem.A7 S.Zaynab Kamoonpuri December 8, 2016 at 12:03 AM Thanx soo much Robert for that creative comment.

Sumanth Rohi Raj November 11, 2016 at 1:38 AM Really loved reading this, keep creating magic. Take Care

Carole Duet September 5, 2016 at 7:38 PM So true...mirages are facinating. Lovely poem. Are you a scientist? S.Zaynab Kamoonpuri September 6, 2016 at 11:16 PM Warmest thanx, no I'm not a scientist yet. I'm just a researcher, a fervent devoted one. Take care.

Dah Dahlusion July 12, 2016 at 9:49 AM Lovely! –-)) Dah Dahlusion July 12, 2016 at 9:50 AM I had to read and comment again

Mohamed Omar February 27, 2016 at 10:49 AM I have read that but you need to focus on images not on reciting lines. Use methphore and give a touch of your own way of looking at things . You have a good command of grammar .Good luck

Dah Dahlusion February 14, 2016 at 8:42 PM Lovely, really lovely!

Daniel Turner February 1, 2016 at 7:01 AM S.zaynub, this is an excellent read. In the summer months, when the roads are hot. and you're out in open spaces you can see the mirages miles ahead but can never really catch up. Technically, nice flow, easy to read great subject and rhyming. Well done A7

White Sage January 23, 2016 at 10:40 AM mirages are indeed beautiful, and you've had fun there...someday i'll try chasing mirages too lol, excellent write Zaynub S.Zaynab Kamoonpuri January 29, 2016 at 11:59 PM Warmest thanx for all your comments

Skat A January 22, 2016 at 9:02 PM S.zaynub, Enjoyed the way you expressed every line. Always with LUV **SKAT** S.Zaynab Kamoonpuri January 22, 2016 at 11:31 PM Warm thanx skat