The Jewel

 The Jewel…

There is a circular path which I walk there,
Every day is the same, does not matter where. 
The mornings and the nights, they come and they go.
I am drowning in pain; save me if you care.

Who is at fault that I lost my precious jewel?
I’m lost in my room, wondering like a fool.
Where is it gone? Mirrors not showing his face.
Whoever took my youth was so ever cruel.

The nightingale tells me to break from my cage.
Night after night reminded me of my age;
They tell me to drink and forget there is death.	
If I die, who’s the one to write my last page?

I am so so drunk I can’t drink more.
The wine is not the one I need anymore.
I need tender loving; no way I can wait.
I want it right away; I want it for sure.

Come my darling, I’m in pain, can you see?
Without you, laughter and sunshine cannot be.
You are my beloved, brighten my despair,
Come and open the cage; I want to be free.

I love you more than my love can ever say,
I want to write your name all night and all day.
I am old, but I am in love with my love,
I’m hoping that this time you will stay.

If I will live again, I’ll live like a fool.
No more pain, and no more books, and no more school.
I will laugh, and I will play, and I will dance,
I will shine as a youth like a precious jewel.

2/2/2018   Haloo



The poem is a combination of a few Rubai, called Rubaiyat. To learn more about this form check Types of Poem in Poetrysoup.
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Juman Avatar
July 30, 2018 at 9:29 PM
your love is loving to be passionate. I love that passion but its too much to keep you in control. Nice piece my friend
Salehi Avatar
July 31, 2018 at 10:08 AM
I'm in control of nothing, particles randomly collide. Thanks my friend.
Duet Avatar
May 9, 2018 at 12:09 AM
A very heartfelt poem, Pashang. I feel your pain.
Salehi Avatar
May 21, 2018 at 1:47 AM
Thank you Carole...
Riabi Dziri Avatar
May 8, 2018 at 6:42 PM
A deep and powerful write! A great joy to read it! Youth is your lost gem, set yourself free and divine love is gained.. Stay Gracious.
Salehi Avatar
May 8, 2018 at 6:54 PM
Thank you very much...
Sietesantos Avatar
May 7, 2018 at 8:43 PM
This is indeed a jewel. You have mastered this challenging form which I have yet to try. What a beautiful, romantic piece you have penned! Well done, dear Pashang! Hugs. Pandita
Salehi Avatar
May 8, 2018 at 4:48 PM
Thank you Pandita... I love you more than my love can ever say... :)
Horsman Avatar
April 27, 2018 at 5:15 AM
Love the form, and love this wonderful poem, I believe a honour to read
Salehi Avatar
April 27, 2018 at 4:17 PM
Thank you Harry...
Raven Avatar
April 26, 2018 at 11:05 AM
Hi Pashang, an excellent Rubaiyat from your pen. The precious jewel that sings in the lonely night, love. A gentle journey through your mind. May your pen ever run gold. Have a wonderful Friday. Hugs....Mike. XX
Salehi Avatar
April 27, 2018 at 4:16 PM
Thank you Mike... You are so kind...
Pett Avatar
April 23, 2018 at 4:00 AM
Thoroughly enjoyed reading your Rubaiyat Pashang, so well written. :))
Salehi Avatar
April 24, 2018 at 2:05 AM
Thank you Roy, this is the first time on my site hopefully is not the last... Welcome
Murray Avatar
April 21, 2018 at 6:18 PM
To live again with the wisdom of ages in the body of youth. Ah yes, let's dance.
Salehi Avatar
April 21, 2018 at 8:17 PM
Let's dance baby... Thanks
Onclaud Avatar
April 21, 2018 at 5:15 PM
you soar with this exquisite write so fluent and melancholic... greeat rubayait, pashang!.. huggs
Salehi Avatar
April 21, 2018 at 8:16 PM
Thank you Nette..
Callus Avatar
April 21, 2018 at 2:01 PM
I can feel your longing, Pashang. Lost love can bring both pain and despair. Oh to be given one more chance! ~ Regards // paul
Salehi Avatar
April 21, 2018 at 8:15 PM
Indeed... thank you Paul
Rose  Avatar
April 20, 2018 at 5:39 PM
Often all we want is to shine like a precious jewel in front of those we love, oft. life breaks us and people we love fail us, I love the write dear Pashang, well done
Salehi Avatar
April 20, 2018 at 6:25 PM
Thanks my dear... welcome to PS
Sathasivam Avatar
April 19, 2018 at 12:37 AM
Excellent. Lovely poetry and painting. Enjoyed reading it. Thanks for sharing it.
Salehi Avatar
April 19, 2018 at 10:45 AM
Thank you Ravi...
Williams Avatar
April 18, 2018 at 11:27 PM
There are so many dimensions to your wonderful poem Pashang. Life is never easy. It seems we have too much love and not enough life or too much life and not enough love. But, at least we know one thing is sure Love in the next life will be immortal. I love your painting....Maria hugs
Salehi Avatar
April 19, 2018 at 10:45 AM
Thank you my dear Maria, if there is a next life I will live it backward.
Dietrich Avatar
April 18, 2018 at 6:13 PM
You are very good with this form of poetry, Pashang. Is it a form from your country? Beautiful job.
Salehi Avatar
April 18, 2018 at 10:42 PM
Thank you Andrea... Almost all different types of poetry in PS is influenced by different cultures. Japan has several traditional forms of poetry : Haiku, Dodoitsu, Renga, Tanka, Senryu and Waka. India, Epic, acrostic Italy, sonnet. Persians: Masnavi, Rubai and Ghazal... This can go on and on..
Smith Avatar
April 18, 2018 at 6:05 PM
Beautiful art Pashang, both words and brush strokes, thank you...
Salehi Avatar
April 18, 2018 at 10:42 PM
You are too kind my friend...
Andresen Avatar
April 18, 2018 at 2:52 PM
- You are unique in your poems and paintings, Pashang - Lovely to read this evening :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Salehi Avatar
April 18, 2018 at 4:18 PM
Thanks Anne Lise, I'm glad you liked my Rubai s..
Pandit Avatar
April 18, 2018 at 2:48 PM
I certainly feel the dimensions in your poem, Pashang. From pain and despair to longing and hope. The last stanza is awesome.
Salehi Avatar
April 18, 2018 at 4:17 PM
thanks Vijay, you are a great friend..
Allison Avatar
April 18, 2018 at 2:35 PM
A picture within a picture within a picture - I have a feeling the middle picture is an image of yours I have seen before -I wish the picture was larger so I could see the inner picture more clearly. such elements of light and dark which is reflected in such a deep poem Pashang which has elements of your other recent mirror poem in it but the ending is so uplifting and full of hope and love:-) hugs jan xx
Salehi Avatar
April 18, 2018 at 4:16 PM
My dear Jan, Poetry soup cannot be without you....
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