The Oasis

The scorching soil seemed seamless For the drooping-headed ones Tongues tell the tales The thirsty throats fail to utter: Spotted, sored, nightmarish Gazing at the slowly sliding soil Stars of the faces are dimmed, Lighting no more the darkening dreams Feeding no more the wearying wings Yet the oasis lies near Its beckoning shimmer heave Behind the mist of frustration Its whispering waves die At the gate to the fallen flags That hang from the drooping heads If only… The stars could shine The flags could rise, But the oasis never quietens As long as the heart beats, The oasis never quietens

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Skat A

Date: 4/29/2016 11:48:00 AM

Hope to see a new one from you again, Akudo...skat

Ad. Andrew Joseph

Date: 4/29/2016 5:43:00 AM

Welcome to poetry soup... I enjoyed devouring your poem... great write.....

Akudo Ekeh

Date: 4/29/2016 5:32:00 AM

Thanks all for the great comments. I appreciate!

Moon Flower

Date: 4/25/2016 10:16:00 PM

That's the way to go! Congrats on your first entry and welcome to Poetry Soup, Akudo. :)

Akudo Ekeh
Date: 4/29/2016 5:33:00 AM

thanks a lot, Moon Flower

Skat A

Date: 4/25/2016 7:52:00 PM

Akudo, Welcome to Poetry Soup. It will be a delight to read and become familiar with your poems in the future. As for now, I will greet you with the same smile others passed when I first joined the soup. Wishing you and your poetry the best. I hope you get to meet all the nice poets around here STARTING with me- SKAT :-) Please drop a hello and tell me a little about yourself if you wish. I would like to be your newest poetry soup "FRIEND" Hugs* SKAT

Akudo Ekeh
Date: 4/29/2016 5:34:00 AM

thanks

Manmath Dalei

Date: 4/25/2016 2:15:00 PM

Akudo, Nice first entry. Welcome to poetry soup. Wish u a successful journey ahead........hugs

Akudo Ekeh
Date: 4/29/2016 5:34:00 AM

thanks

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 4/25/2016 4:07:00 AM

Ps...the words unsupported Code, is showing under the title. Have a nice day, Linda

Akudo Ekeh
Date: 4/29/2016 5:36:00 AM

thanks

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 4/25/2016 4:05:00 AM

Akudo, Welcome to Poetry soup, I hope you enjoy the community. Here, you will find friendly poets who enjoy supporting one another. I myself, enjoy reading and commenting those who want to be read. The only time I give constructive criticism is when a poet desires it. However, if for some reason the poem is not my field I will guide you to someone who is more qualified than I. Stop by and read one of my poems if you like. My poems are not perfect, but I have a feeling you might like one. I encourage you to check out the contest page and read to receive comments. Tell me a little about your poetic skills if you like. It will be my pleasure to follow and read every poem you post from here on :) We are Lucky To Have you. Your New Poet Friend @-> LINDA <-@,