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The Voice of Abiding Gratitude I Shall Ever Raise

Grace and mercy
I shall ever implore
as my soul
yields to boundless passions
crosses lines
and in dire straits
found lost.
The Hand of God
I shall ever beseech
to touch my heart
turn hate into compassion
envy into contentment
vanish vanity into modesty  
and to raise me up
as I fall.
The blessings of His Holiness
I shall ever pray for
a voice of truth
a valiant spirit
wearing the night to meet the dark
a beauty
oozing from deep within
seeping into souls' hearts.
The voice of abiding gratitude
I shall ever raise
an unbending power
though heavy the pain
endurance is God's reward
His guidance, a divine award
the gifts bestowed upon me, I adore
greedy I am to ask for more!
Poetry, 
a gift how I wish for!
I shall ever sip its lore
as I aspire
the greatness of its core
my worries would swallow
and in its bounties
my words would wallow.

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My gratitude to God for the many blessings one of which walking along with dear fellow poets and friends a wonderful path of Poetry and sharing its light and beauty..
Happy New Year to every beautiful soul that has touched my heart and added a lot of depth and meaning..

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Honesty Oimbo Date: 3/17/2020 10:18:00 AM this piece raises my fallen spirits. It makes me feel like writing again after many years' hiatus. Thanks. Login to Reply Besma Riabi Dziri Date: 3/17/2020 3:07:00 PM Writing, if I dare say, is living and healing.. so glad my humble poetry stirred your longing and passion for writing poetry! Thank you so much, HONESTY, for precious a time you granted me to read and appreciate my humble work.. deepest regards and blessings.

John Watt Date: 3/14/2020 6:03:00 PM Besma, this prayer is so rich in its humility, reliance on the Hand of God, and pursuit of growth as a poet and messenger of truth. I love "turn hate into compassion / envy into contentment / vanish vanity into modesty" a prayer which should be on all our lips and in our hearts. Thank you for your positive and compassionate influence upon the writers at Poetry Soup. Blessings ~ John Login to Reply Besma Riabi Dziri Date: 3/15/2020 3:52:00 PM A heart dipped into Faith and a mind illuminated with Light would never cease to show gratitude to God in prayers and in every single deed in life for the countless blessings which are sometimes taken for granted.. thank you so much, John, for your presence on my page with so generous a response! so rewarding a feedback! My honour and great pleasure.. My deepest regards and blessings.

Justin Bordner Date: 3/9/2020 6:15:00 PM "Wearing the night to meet the dark..." very nice! "And in it's bounties my words would wallow", very sumptuous Besma. I like the way you make poetry a blessing...J.A.B. Login to Reply Besma Riabi Dziri Date: 3/12/2020 5:32:00 PM Due respect given to you, Justin, for being so generous in your response to my humble work! A beautiful appreciation to my poetry is my reward.. my deepest regards and blessings.

Pandita Sietesantos Date: 2/8/2020 7:36:00 AM What an awesome piece! This amazing poem is a powerful prayer of praise and gratitude! It's reflective of your grateful mind, heart, and spirit, dear Poetess Besma. Many of us take for granted the many gifts we receive in life; but we have to remember to thank our Almighty God from whom all blessings flow! Love and hugs always. Pandita Login to Reply Besma Riabi Dziri Date: 2/8/2020 9:50:00 AM And what a wonderful and deep feedback! Thank you so much for the honour of your visit and warm response! So pleased to see you, Pandita! Warmest wishes and blessings.. love and hugs.

M. L. Kiser Date: 1/22/2020 1:43:00 PM Sacred gifts are given to us all if we would only look within ourselves. "The voice of abiding gratitude", raise that voice poet and awaken those who are asleep. Well done. Login to Reply Besma Riabi Dziri Date: 1/22/2020 2:56:00 PM Blessed we are with countless blessings, sometimes taken for granted! Always grateful to the Almighty God. I would like to thank you so much, M.L. Kiser for your wonderful and sincere words on my humble work. My deepest regards and blessings.

Robert Lindley Date: 1/15/2020 7:30:00 PM To ever step into a realm of enchantment born of love, kindness and truth. To walk paths that speak of Light, Love and Desire to aid ones fellow travelers. Such adherence to Poetry's golden precepts--that is your legacy and your gift to your readers my friend. Such are the qualities that make one a truly great poet. A fav-- a true and magnificent gem.... Login to Reply Besma Riabi Dziri Date: 1/16/2020 8:42:00 AM It is my honour and profound aspiration to walk such path of wonder and Light along with great fellow poets and friends! So pleased and humbled by your generosity.. impressed with your masterful pen and remarkable humility! Thank you so much! My deepest regards and blessings.

Robertina B. Date: 1/13/2020 5:25:00 AM Your creativity shines, dear Besma.. Your beautiful write nourishes me with love.. Completely uplifts me! Such a pleasure to read and enjoy your amazing talent, my friend.. A wonderful New Year to you! Many blessings! Login to Reply Besma Riabi Dziri Date: 1/16/2020 8:31:00 AM Amazing are your lovely and rewarding words on my humble poem, dear Robertina! and I am so thrilled I could reach your poetic feel and bring you joy! Thank you so much! My Warmest wishes for a promising happy New Year! Regards and blessings.

Pashang Salehi Date: 1/9/2020 2:44:00 PM Amazing poetry, full of sincerity, and I love the message wrapped within... Login to Reply Pashang Salehi Date: 1/21/2020 1:48:00 AM Always... Besma Riabi Dziri Date: 1/12/2020 12:56:00 PM So pleased and thankful to you, Pashang for your wonderful and rewarding comment! My deepest regards and blessings.

Tom Cunningham Date: 1/8/2020 5:53:00 PM A beautiful verse Besma, I hope you too have a fantastic new year. Tom Login to Reply Besma Riabi Dziri Date: 1/12/2020 12:53:00 PM My warmest wishes to you, Tom for a new year of health and wealth.. thank you so much for your beautiful feedback and your generous poetic heart.. Blessings to you.

Jennifer Proxenos Date: 1/6/2020 1:52:00 PM You are Poetry dear Besma, you are certainly the core of poetry for me - your faith, your love, your talent, your uniqueness, your passion are all encompassed in each of your amazing writes dear soul sister. May you forever be blessed with the gift of your poetic charm. Love and hugs, Jennifer. Login to Reply Besma Riabi Dziri Date: 1/8/2020 2:33:00 PM And you are Love and Beauty, soul sister! How sweet are your very words, dearest Jenny! How remarkable is your humility! How overflowing and spontaneous are your pure sentiments! You bring a tremendous joy to my soul with your rewarding feedback! How can I meet your generosity! Deep respect and Love.

Silent One Date: 1/2/2020 3:25:00 PM an uplifting prayer for hope and prosperity and for poetry.. we are all sinners, we sin in some way.. depends on whose eyes look at it... always be you and write your great poetry.. you are a wonderful asset to this poetry site..... Login to Reply Besma Riabi Dziri Date: 1/3/2020 11:47:00 AM So much obliged to you, Silent One, for your so kind and sincere words.. you honour my humble poetry by your genuine compliment.. I am deeply touched and humbled.. thank you so much.. my best regards and blessings.

Paul Callus Date: 1/1/2020 8:30:00 AM What a beautiful and uplifting poem this is, Besma! I would love to join you in your sincere implorations and express my gratitude for all the gifts bestowed on us. Wishing you a peaceful and joyful new year, while thanking you for your honesty, support and friendship. Warm regards & blessings // paul Login to Reply Besma Riabi Dziri Date: 1/2/2020 11:58:00 AM So sincere are your words! So honouring is your friendship! Indeed, beautiful souls shall ever seize the day to express gratitude to God for His mercy and countless blessings.. thank you so much, Paul, for your kind and warm wishes.. my warmest wishes and regards.. God bless you.

Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 12/31/2019 2:33:00 PM - Really beautiful and blessedly written, dear Besma :) - I wish you a peaceful and wonderful New Year :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Login to Reply Besma Riabi Dziri Date: 12/31/2019 3:13:00 PM Dear Anne-Lise, Thank you heaps for your sweet visit and warm wishes.. Have a great time and Happy New Year! Blessings to you.

Vijay Pandit Date: 12/31/2019 7:41:00 AM Your poem is full of depth and meaning, Besma. So many verses to enrich our lives:turn hate into compassion envy into contentment vanish vanity into modesty and to raise me up as I fall...and ...I shall ever raise an unbending power though heavy the pain endurance is God's reward. Words of divinity. May the new year bring you much joy! Happy new year! Login to Reply Besma Riabi Dziri Date: 12/31/2019 9:18:00 AM So much delighted my humble words touched your poetic heart, dear Vijay.. thank you so much for your great support and rewarding feedback.. always an immense pleasure to read your genuine comments.. Happy New Year and warmest wishes. Regards and blessings.

Quoth Theraven Date: 12/31/2019 2:30:00 AM Besma, You speak of blessings so well, as one so blessed could. Grace and mercy in poetic voice too. Seek out the modest in the heart, the lesson. May it always be so for you. -Richard Login to Reply Besma Riabi Dziri Date: 12/31/2019 9:15:00 AM Thank you so much, Richard for your kind words and praising feedback.. my pleasure! Happy New Year and warmest wishes. Regards and blessings.

Tom Cunningham Date: 12/31/2019 1:46:00 AM Indeed we have so much to be grateful for Besma. Wishing you a very happy new year with good health and happiness. Tom Login to Reply Besma Riabi Dziri Date: 12/31/2019 9:09:00 AM Thank you so much, Tom. I highly appreciate your sincere words and warm wishes.. Happy New Year! Regards and blessings.