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This Shore

I will dig the sand the wet sand of this shore I will bury my fingers deep and my soul will descend, descend slowly, and in silence the warmth will rise beneath the skin I will dig deeper and I will dig this shore, which I know like the palms of my hands. Here, I have built spacious houses, apportioned rooms and accumulated towers of sand till the tide buries them and I return the next day and build. Here, I know I can play Here, I realize dreams can be buried and also grief.

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John Lawless

Date: 12/9/2022 1:36:00 PM

Glad this one resurfaced on the tides it is magnificent in its simplicity and depth.

Brian Sambourne

Date: 11/25/2021 8:36:00 PM

I agree whole heartedly with all the accolades your fine poem has initiated. Congratulations on such a moving, powerful write! Best wishes. Brian

Jeanne Mcgee

Date: 8/27/2021 4:43:00 PM

A powerful poem that surprises at the end with a bold truth. Nicely written Khalid.

George Schaefer

Date: 8/27/2021 6:10:00 AM

lovely

Line Gauthier

Date: 2/6/2021 8:20:00 PM

Wow, I did not see that one coming ~ so glad to find this beautiful poem published in the 2020 PS Anthology, Khalid

Krish Radhakrishna

Date: 8/23/2020 4:02:00 AM

I echo the sentiments of many who have written here before me! You are brilliant and must write more. I see you have not written much lately. Pick that pen up and write! Don’t let this talent go to waste!!

Krish Radhakrishna
Date: 3/4/2021 2:55:00 PM

Arabic, Persian and Urdu are languages made for poetry! I do love urdu poetry but cant read arabic or persian!

Khalid Albudoor
Date: 8/23/2020 11:52:00 AM

I do write from time to time. My main language is Arabic. So i need to translate my poems into English. Thats why you don't see new poems here. I do translate my poems by myself. but sometimes i am not sure of the translation. Anyway... thanks for your lovely words:)

J Hamilton Gist

Date: 9/16/2017 6:20:00 PM

Nice one here! I love the beach and I can feel your interpretation!

Khalid Albudoor
Date: 9/16/2017 11:48:00 PM

Thanks for the comments:))

Teddy Kimathi

Date: 9/8/2017 3:56:00 AM

A well-written piece, Khalid! ;-)

Khalid Albudoor
Date: 9/16/2017 11:49:00 PM

Thanks Teddy:)

Debbie Duncan

Date: 9/7/2017 12:40:00 AM

This is very nice :)

Khalid Albudoor
Date: 9/16/2017 11:51:00 PM

Thank you Debble:)

Line Gauthier

Date: 9/2/2017 8:10:00 PM

I enjoy your style and imagery.

Khalid Albudoor
Date: 9/16/2017 11:51:00 PM

Thanks:)

Chijioke Marvel

Date: 8/31/2017 2:19:00 PM

Your words are very beautiful , wonderful poetry

Khalid Albudoor
Date: 9/1/2017 10:28:00 AM

Thank you Chijioke, :)

Jannie Breedt

Date: 8/31/2017 9:04:00 AM

Hi Khalid. I can actually feel the hidden and very private grief. So very moving.

Khalid Albudoor
Date: 8/31/2017 12:19:00 PM

Appreciate you kind and lovely comments Jannie, :)

Maryam Musharraf

Date: 8/30/2017 10:40:00 PM

Introspective with fine imagination. I like the counter parts: descending/ digging

Khalid Albudoor
Date: 8/31/2017 12:21:00 PM

Thank you dear Maryam :)

Dennis Foss

Date: 8/30/2017 9:53:00 PM

Enjoy reading your poetry, imaginative, visual and introspective.

Khalid Albudoor
Date: 8/31/2017 12:40:00 PM

Thank you dear Dennis :)

Marie Kavanaugh

Date: 8/30/2017 7:53:00 PM

The depth of your belief and love of your home is not just read but pictured landscapes of your heart and soul. Thank you.

Khalid Albudoor
Date: 8/31/2017 12:39:00 PM

Thank you too dear Marie :)

Terry Shuff

Date: 8/30/2017 5:59:00 PM

Khalid, you have real talent, I read 3 of your poems, I'll be reading more.

Khalid Albudoor
Date: 8/31/2017 12:24:00 PM

Thank you Terry :)

Earl Schumacker

Date: 8/30/2017 5:07:00 PM

Hi Khalid, I read your poems here. You actually have something to say. Very interesting. Very enjoyable. Profound poetics. Earl

Khalid Albudoor
Date: 8/31/2017 12:26:00 PM

Thanks Earl ::)

Tiffany Saxon

Date: 8/30/2017 4:30:00 PM

Beautiful and gentle poem..I really enjoyed this poem.

Khalid Albudoor
Date: 8/31/2017 12:26:00 PM

Thanks dear Tiffany :)

John Leong

Date: 8/4/2017 1:02:00 PM

nice! i could see a beach and sand, and yet it left me sad for awhile. good read! cheers!

Khalid Albudoor
Date: 8/31/2017 12:22:00 PM

Thanks John, :)

Adeyemi Joshua

Date: 8/3/2017 4:58:00 PM

This Shore?.......Lovely!

Khalid Albudoor
Date: 9/1/2017 10:28:00 AM

Thank you, :)

Darren White

Date: 7/16/2017 3:59:00 AM

You have written such a wonderful poem. As metaphor, or clear reality. You have built a beautiful house in the form of a poem... Welcome to PoetrySoup.

Khalid Albudoor
Date: 8/31/2017 12:24:00 PM

Thanks dear Darren, appreciate you kind words :)