Besma Riabi Dziri Poet Haibun

The Soul of Words

In black and white, I adore framing my inner thoughts, my worries, my wants and hopes… Words! a world of abiding renewal… a space of a bountiful solitude… a state of illusive freedom… a journey to the nowhere!

once nature bestirred
a smiling heart is echoed
great rapture bestowed

words! they have a world of their own! You build them, feed them on your feelings, your viewpoints and creed… As soon as they blossom and stand on their own feet, they escape your grip… They soar high and you just have to trace their wonders, listen to their fanning wings, gape at their outstanding performances while they are outgrowing your black and white frame and outshining your very thoughts.

Pounding of musings
awake is the wonder muse
the heart resonates.
Boundless power to free be
in trance, another soul be.

How dare you, words of mine, infringe the laws of the Haibun world?! Haven’t I told you?! I’m not responsible if a Haiku has expanded into a Tanka!

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M. L. Kiser November 21, 2018 at 7:02 AM Yes words are all of that; love that last part, too. Accidents happen...haiku can turn into a tanka; the world is full of amazing things. Luv it. Besma Riabi Dziri November 24, 2018 at 2:50 PM Lovely feedback and kind words that bring a lot of delight! Thank you so much M.L. Kiser for honouring my humble write. Best regards.

Arthur Vaso November 5, 2018 at 4:04 AM a poets poem, and very cute!!!! Besma Riabi Dziri November 5, 2018 at 2:01 PM So unique is your feedback Arthur! You honour my humble work with your visit and appreciative words. Best regards.

Susan Ashley November 2, 2018 at 12:46 PM Oh, how I adore the wonder and soul of your poetic words, as in a trance, it has successfully mesmerized the soul of your ardent reader, dearest Besma. I love the glory of this work of art, and I thank God that your words have outgrown your black and white frame to fill my frame and my heart with the exquisite joy and beauty of your poetry. I have read your inspiring masterpiece over and over again and each time I am enriched more deeply. A FAV! Warmest wishes, love and hugs my lovely friend.. ~Susan Besma Riabi Dziri November 5, 2018 at 1:59 PM You are honouring my humble words dearest Susan with your sincere and beautiful comment! My write acquires value and comes to life when an ardent reader and a dearest friend showers upon me her poetic nectar that lets my humble poetry blossom and shine.. I can't thank you enough for the value and beauty you add to me.. My warmest wishes. Shine with Beauty and Love.

Jennifer Proxenos October 31, 2018 at 7:00 AM Hi Besma, You are a wonder of wonderful wonders! You are a shining light in a world that needs more of you! An absolutely awesome write which elated my soul and spirit! xoxo and blessing, Jennifer. Besma Riabi Dziri October 31, 2018 at 10:03 AM A beautiful soul as you are dear Jennifer! a heart of rarity feeling as wonderfully my humble words.. so sweet and genuine are your words.. so generous is your poetic soul! I am overwhelmed by your overflowing appreciation.. deeply humbled and honoured. Thank you so much dearest. Love and hugs.

Winged Warrior October 29, 2018 at 8:02 AM Our words carry vibrations of love & non-love(fear)...your words carry wisdom thru love...excellent my dear sister...love & light...^WW^ Besma Riabi Dziri October 31, 2018 at 5:19 AM A wonderful feedback that elevates the soul and ignites a poetic ink to weave words of beauty, Love and Light.. thank you so much Winged Warrior for your encouraging words.. my deepest regards. Blessed be always.

Ravi Sathasivam October 28, 2018 at 6:32 AM Excellent. Lovely verses with inspiring message. Exceptional poetry. Besma Riabi Dziri October 28, 2018 at 11:14 AM I'm deeply grateful for your elating and praising feedback Ravi.. always honoured by your visits. My deepest regards. Be blessed always.

Therese Bacha October 27, 2018 at 12:40 PM Hello, i was here 2 years ago had to leave now i am back. Sincerely, i felt so relieved after reading your beautiful heartfelt poem. We suffer daily if we want or not, this is being very realistic. I felt you are in my world to, as every sentence you wrote expresses the reality of life. Friends are so important in ones life, and this is what i discovered here through sharing our words together, it calms my depth. Terry xoxo Besma Riabi Dziri October 28, 2018 at 11:11 AM Welcome back dear Therese, pleased to know you on the path of poetry! I would like to thank you for your gracious visit and generous comment. Indeed, we identify with one another in various issues, earthly or spiritual.. my honour and pleasure. Stay blessed always.

Robert Lindley October 27, 2018 at 7:37 AM Your exquisite beauty, depths in words chosen, inspiring message given and high quality of your creations all speak to me to say- this is a true and great poet! May your golden pen continue to bless we readers of your exceptional poetry. A fav.. a true gem.. Besma Riabi Dziri October 28, 2018 at 10:30 AM Your words are of gems of rarity the epitome of your humility! A poet of your high calibre and Beauty spelling a heartfelt praise on my humble poetry.. I'm so much humbled, honoured, grateful.. always a great pleasure to read your genuine and encouraging words Robert. My deepest regards. Stay safe and blessed always.

Demetrios Trifiatis October 27, 2018 at 6:56 AM A master of words you are my friend, Besma, able to erect an amazing edifice of poetic grandeur in no time! Superbly written! God bless you! Besma Riabi Dziri October 28, 2018 at 10:23 AM Dear Demetrios, very generous of you to write such a genuine and beautiful feedback on my humble poetry. I do highly appreciate your constant encouragement and support.. No wonder coming from a poet and a philosopher of grandeur! Thank you so much. Stay blessed always.

Pashang Salehi October 26, 2018 at 6:30 PM This is beautifully written...your words are the best picture of your soul. Besma Riabi Dziri October 28, 2018 at 10:15 AM My honour and delight to have you read my humble words and appreciate them! Thank you so much. My deepest regards. Remain in the wonders of poetry.

Anne-Lise Andresen October 26, 2018 at 2:08 PM - A photo says everything right away ... this poem says much more, Besma :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Besma Riabi Dziri October 28, 2018 at 10:13 AM A great joy to see you on my page and a pleasure to read your lovely feedback dear Anne-Lise. Thank you so much. Warmest wishes. Be blessed always.

Paul Callus October 26, 2018 at 1:27 PM There is no doubt that you have the gift of words, Besma! This Haibun is proof of that! Words don't always come easy, and when they do, it is up to us to use them well. They are stepping stones to an end; may you always reach your desired aims, my friend. ~ Warm regards // paul Besma Riabi Dziri October 28, 2018 at 10:10 AM Thank you so much Paul for your kindness and generosity! It is with a great delight I read your valuable and appreciative words! Coming from a highly talented poet, I'm deeply humbled and so much grateful. My deepest regards.

Silent One October 25, 2018 at 4:48 PM This haibun is written very well, with words that create vivid imagery... Besma Riabi Dziri October 26, 2018 at 9:54 AM Such an appreciation I highly value and cherish Silent One. Thank you so much for the gracious visit and honouring feedback. Best regards.

M. L. Kiser October 24, 2018 at 2:35 PM What a Haibun! Such a tribute to the tools of the writer's trade; I love, "As soon as they blossom and stand on their own feet, they escape your grip…" Yes they do but, you've penned it so beautifully that I can see them just taking over the page. A beautiful imaginative poem, Besma; You're shining bright. Besma Riabi Dziri October 25, 2018 at 9:22 AM What a beautiful feedback! It is a great pleasure to read your generous and appreciative comment M.L. Kiser. I'm so much humbled! Thank you so much. My deepest regards. Stay blessed always.

Tom Cunningham October 24, 2018 at 12:17 PM Lovely verse Besma, what starts as a few written words soon evolves in to something bigger. Like your last stanza. Have often wrote a poem and after a while other ideas come to mind and then it grows into a full blown vetse. Tom. Besma Riabi Dziri October 25, 2018 at 9:05 AM I would like to thank you Tom for being so generous to read and comment my humble write! I do appreciate and highly value your visit and support. My deepest regards. Be blessed always.