The Oasis- Haiku Trilogy

In the vast desert
I search for love’s oasis
My lips cracked and parched

There In the distance
The promised rest of your love
I stumble forward

The shimmering heat
I’m buried in the hot sand
You were a mirage


Eileen Manassian Ghali
Copyright © | Year Posted 2013

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March 27, 2013 at 6:06 PM
Was I, what a shame lol, Hang on, I can't be a mirage, coz you said you missed me and that made me so happy happy happy, to think I was missed, thank you Eileen, made my day that has. Another lovely write from you. Take care, Regards Richard
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March 28, 2013 at 1:40 PM
:) Thanks for the post. I was wondering why I hadn't read any comments from you for a bit. Glad you are alive and kicking! :) Take care.
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March 24, 2013 at 6:21 PM
This is so good, I was drawn into the story.
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March 25, 2013 at 7:23 AM
Welcome!
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March 24, 2013 at 6:00 PM
your metaphors are so clever and brilliant! this one is a gem...
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March 24, 2013 at 6:02 PM
:) I've missed you, Ilene. Thanks for the visit!
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