The Domain of Pain

I am a traveler in the pain’s domain
In its vast and abounding circumference
Whatever I sow gives a crop of pain
The sky overcast and a gloomy ambiance

My love, my longings are all in vain
Birds of hope deserted the tree of life
My body is a prison and soul in chain
The departing spring cuts me like knife

Moon peeps through clouds  to brighten 
My dark nights to keep me from despair
Flowers with their vivid smile enlighten
But my soul’s agony is beyond compare

Tears of a child make me melancholy
It hurts me when I see a withering flower
It pains me when I perceive a falling tree
I’m sad when human relations are sour

Conflicts and wars tear me down
I’m tormented by the people’s plight 
Suicide bombers and killings in town 
Vanquished honesty and the evil’s might

It agonizes me to see malicious deeds 
The evil doer’s connivance & accord
My feelings meet my heart’s needs
For the kingdom of pain I thank my Lord
Copyright © | Year Posted 2008

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Brown Avatar
May 12, 2009 at 7:41 AM
Congratulations on your three poems making it into the semi finals Mohammad. Wishing you the best of luck in the finals. Love, Carol
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May 3, 2009 at 11:44 PM
3 great entries in a row...Raul
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April 15, 2009 at 9:23 PM
I love this poem, its so beautiful and with deep meaning.Firstly thank you for stopping by my poem and taking time to post a comment.Secondly congrats for 3 poems being selected in the semi finals ..wish you too all the luck for the finals.
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March 30, 2009 at 3:51 PM
Congratulations on having three poems selected for the finals. Well done and best wishes for the final round. Regards Heidie
Richards Avatar
November 7, 2008 at 9:52 AM
Congratulations on a well deserved poem being featured this week. ~ Carrie
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November 3, 2008 at 2:12 PM
The emotions comes throught your words in this poem. It's heartwrenching to see the innocent destroyed by evil. With God, good will overcome. Blessings to you for sharing this poem with us. Congratulations on having it featured. Karen
Winter Avatar
November 3, 2008 at 8:56 AM
Warmest congrats dear friend on your amazing poetry being featured this week. Love, Shar
Jordan Avatar
November 3, 2008 at 4:37 AM
Mohammad that was very deep - The ending most profound - congrats on being featured - God Bless
Brown Avatar
November 3, 2008 at 4:20 AM
Mohammad, congratulations on your well deserved poem being featured this week. Love, Carol
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November 2, 2008 at 5:27 PM
Congratulations Mohammad on Poetry Soup featuring your poem "The Domain of Pain." A poet's heart feels the agony in empathy of others. This says a lot about the author. God Bless. Vince
Winter Avatar
August 12, 2008 at 5:22 AM
It is so difficult to bear the pain of the world. Still my friend, I wish you beauty and love, although I do understand the message of this amazing write. Love, Shar
Reynolds Avatar
August 12, 2008 at 5:01 AM
My dear, the last line says it all - I too bow down and give thanks to God for all the testing, for He only tests those deemed worthy. Well written, and so beautifully rhymed, love Kristin
Robison Avatar
August 11, 2008 at 8:39 PM
This is a great poem that moves me and speaks of deep thoughts
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