Through Deep Darkness Unable To Steer

It was deep dark, silence roaming outside
if I couldn't see and hear, it is  myself to chide
the urge within pushed my fright aside
time to open the gates of my soul wide.

My journeys I used to have on my own
seeking sheer thrill in my serene zone
for what I painfully miss, I strive to atone
thriving when every ounce in me is full and grown.

The lure of a wonder seized my powers
breaking through my walls and towers
an ocean unearthing my grain and flowers
weeding out what is in my soil ugly and sour.

What reached my soul was so profound, so austere
it is beyond my feel, something I awe and fear
the mysteries in books were to me so clear
and in life, through deep darkness unable to steer.

To raw Nature I carried my tribulation
along with a torturing silence and lamentation
seeking spiritual guidance and revelation
Almighty God, help me not to succumb to temptation!

And here I am, with my words touching my solid earth
carving a clear voice of woe and mirth
aspiring to feed an inner sense of worth
as an avid reader accords my poetry a rebirth.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2019



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Date: 9/6/2019 5:39:00 AM
Sorry to be so late to find , read and then congratulate you on his jewel being awarded POTD my friend. I truly loved every verse of this wonderful creation! God bless.. A fav..
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Date: 9/10/2019 6:14:00 PM
You are always welcome, Robert.. it is my tremendous delight and an honour to have you on my page reading and appreciating my humble work.. thank you so much.. Regards and blessings.
Date: 9/5/2019 10:47:00 AM
There's a lot about this poem I really like, Besma! The creative title, the personification of silence in "silence roaming outside" and the choice of words, particularly in the 5th stanza. This is an impressively eloquent write.
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Date: 9/6/2019 3:50:00 AM
Every poet aspires to touch hearts and shake minds.. every poet's pleasure and satisfaction is to be read and appreciated by beautiful souls and receptive minds.. Thank you so much, Michael, for granting me this honour and pleasure.. my deepest regards and blessings.
Date: 9/4/2019 2:22:00 PM
Hello Besma, this is beautifully dine. Tome it reads as a spiritually written poem. I have enjoyed the read. Bless you. have a nice day my friend.
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Date: 9/6/2019 3:45:00 AM
Dear Darlene, I'm so pleased you find my humble poem a beauty you enjoyed.. thank you so much for your graceful visit and sincere words.. Regards and blessings.
Date: 9/3/2019 8:32:00 AM
Just beautiful, Besma! Congratulations on POTD!
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Date: 9/3/2019 12:06:00 PM
Thank you so much dear Kim for your sincere words and praise.. My honour and pleasure.. God bless you.
Date: 8/31/2019 2:45:00 PM
This is beautiful Besma, dear friend. I have missed a few POTD as we have sold our house and packing and sorting, has been the order of the day for me. Congratulations dear Besma, this should be published together with all your other poems - a POTD well deserved. Hugs, Jennifer
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Date: 9/1/2019 11:49:00 AM
My dearest Jenny, with an immense pleasure I always receive your warm and kind words.. I do understand being caught up in every day life duties and responsibilities.. hope you settle down in a so beautiful place and be inspired to write the best in your fine soul.. thank you so much, soul sister, for being here to read and reward my humble work.. Love and hugs.
Date: 8/30/2019 12:50:00 AM
Your painful brilliance is shining light in the darkness...
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Date: 9/1/2019 11:45:00 AM
Good to see you back posting your beautiful poetry.. thank you so much, Pashang, for such a wonderful feedback! Regards and blessings.
Date: 8/28/2019 9:48:00 PM
A belated congratulations on your POTD , Besma.. Your creativity absolutely had taken me to another level.. You penned a soulful and inspirational poem, my friend.. It really touched my soul and moved me!! So amazing!! Your talent shines! This is a fave for me.. Blessings to you, dear Besma..
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Date: 9/1/2019 11:42:00 AM
You are always welcome dear Robertina! My honour and pleasure.. Thank you so much for your sincere words and highly appreciated praise.. my deepest regards. God bless you.
Date: 8/27/2019 7:38:00 PM
Hi Besma, such a deep write comes from your pen. The words paint such vivid imagery within the mind. I had to drop by and read this piece again, it touched me so the first time I did read it. You have let your soul sing and the song touches my soul, stirring emotions as poetry should. I love the content Besma. Have a wonderful Wednesday. Hugs....Mike. XX
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Date: 8/28/2019 4:00:00 AM
Mike, so much obliged to you for such a wonderful feedback! Your kind words and touching praise I highly value and cherish.. such fine words from the heart of a fellow poet and friend every Poet would aspire to! I'm deeply humbled and grateful.. you are of a great humility and generosity! Thank you so much.. my warmest wishes and regards. God bless you.
Date: 8/27/2019 6:29:00 AM
Beautiful poetry Besma...Congrats on POTD!
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Date: 8/28/2019 3:52:00 AM
Thank you so much, Charles.. You do honour me with your graceful presence and beautiful feedback! Deeply humbled and touched.. my warmest regards and blessings.
Date: 8/27/2019 1:04:00 AM
Hi Mike, where, have you been i have missed you and with a big bang you have returned - congratulations on POTD - an absolutely terrific write deserved of this honour. Hugs, Jennifer.
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Date: 8/28/2019 3:47:00 AM
Dearest Jenny, a great pleasure to see you on my page! Mike would have been very pleased to receive your sincere congratulations! My warmest wishes. Love and hugs. Blessings.
Date: 8/26/2019 5:21:00 PM
Congratulations on POTD award, Besma! Thank you for sharing with us your personal thoughts and feelings. Your writing is worthy of being enjoyed and praised. [As in your previous poem, I was struck by the rhyming.] Warm regards and blessings // paul
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Date: 8/28/2019 3:39:00 AM
And thank you so much, Paul, for according me the honour of sharing great a pleasure of a so rewarding recognition! It is with great delight I receive your kind and sincere words of appreciation and encouragement.. I'm honoured to have, a great poet of genuine feelings and insight, support my humble poetry.. my warmest wishes and regards. Blessings.
Date: 8/26/2019 3:58:00 PM
just returning to say congrats on potd for this wonderful poetry..
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Date: 8/28/2019 3:27:00 AM
So much grateful for your return visit to congratulate my humble work.. I do highly value your continuous support and sincere encouragement, Silent One.. I am honoured and greatly pleased.. thank you so much.. My warmest wishes and regards. Blessings.
Date: 8/26/2019 3:54:00 PM
A very deservit POTD with a well done rhyme and message
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Date: 8/28/2019 3:23:00 AM
Thank you so much for your graceful visit and rewarding feedback, Jeanne! My honour and delight.. Best regards and blessings.
Date: 8/26/2019 3:53:00 PM
inspirational write so deserving of the POTD spot, besma... big cheers and huggs
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Date: 8/28/2019 3:22:00 AM
Dear Nette, the inspiring and sensitive poetess! Thank you so much for your sincere words and praise.. honoured and delighted.. love and hugs. Blessings.
Date: 8/26/2019 2:04:00 PM
wonderful penning....congrats on your deserving reign as POTD... :)
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Date: 8/28/2019 3:19:00 AM
Thank you so much, Sandy for your honourable visit and wonderful feedback! So much pleased and humbled.. Best regards and blessings.
Date: 8/26/2019 2:03:00 PM
- Besma, this is a wonderful poem ... congratulates you so much ... P.O.T.D. :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
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Date: 8/28/2019 3:18:00 AM
My honour and pleasure seeing you, dear Anne-Lise ! Thank you so much for your sincere words and lovely feedback! I highly appreciate your presence and support. Hugs and blessings.
Date: 8/26/2019 12:35:00 PM
Darkness cannot keep your words from reaching the sky, from soaring through the tender blue. Your heart holds so much light my dear sweet friend. :) Love shines within you!! Congratulations Besma, on Poem of the Day. :) Brandy
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Date: 8/28/2019 3:15:00 AM
Too much for my humble soul, dear Brandy! I'm so touched by your sincere and beautiful words! I'm honoured I could reach so tender a heart.. so beautiful a soul.. so open a mind! Thank you so much for your generosity and humility.. I'm so glad you are sharing my great delight.. my warmest wishes.. Love and hugs. Blessings.
Date: 8/26/2019 11:02:00 AM
Congratulations on POTD, Besma. Well deserved.
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Date: 8/28/2019 3:07:00 AM
Thank you so much for the honour of your visit and appreciative feedback, Warren.. deeply humbled.. My deepest regards and blessings.
Date: 8/26/2019 10:42:00 AM
Superb and stunning indeed Besma, Love your rhyme and flow too. Congrats on the POTD!
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Date: 8/28/2019 3:05:00 AM
I am so happy you liked and enjoyed my humble poem, Gordon.. thank you so much for your sincere and wonderful appreciation! My honour.. Best regards and blessings.
Date: 8/26/2019 9:35:00 AM
Remarkable writing! Congratulations!
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Date: 8/28/2019 3:02:00 AM
Thank you so much, dear Sunlite, for your sincere words and congratulations.. honoured and delighted. Blessings.
Date: 8/26/2019 9:04:00 AM
Hi Besma, congratulations on your wonderful piece receiving Poem Of The Day honours, it is much deserved. Have a wonderful Monday. Hugs....Mike. XX
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Date: 8/28/2019 3:01:00 AM
Mike, I am deeply humbled by your wonderful words on my humble work.. such beautiful feedback is a reward for each poet striving to raise high the voice of poetry.. thank you so much.. my deepest regards and blessings.
Date: 8/26/2019 8:36:00 AM
I see this beauty is POTD. Congrats Besma. An excellent choice to be honoured.
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Date: 8/28/2019 2:57:00 AM
I am honoured and greatly pleased by your praise to my humble poem, Richard.. I thank you so much from the depth of my heart.. Best regards. God bless you.
Date: 8/26/2019 7:57:00 AM
Well expressed Besma, Congrats on POTD..
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Date: 8/28/2019 2:48:00 AM
Thank you so much for your graceful presence and appreciative comment, Joseph.. deeply humbled.. Best regards and blessings.
Date: 8/26/2019 7:57:00 AM
I am delighted to see your poem in this space, Besma..a precious write..so many chose to FAVE. Congratulations on this much deserved honor..a great choice for poem of the day.
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Date: 8/28/2019 2:45:00 AM
And my pleasure is great to have a dear fellow poet and friend award my humble work with such beauty and humility! Thank you so much, dear Vijay, for your great support and encouragement.. My warmest regards and blessings.
Date: 8/26/2019 7:48:00 AM
My dearest sweetest friend Besma, what a thrill, you dont know how happy this makes me to see this thought provoking poem honored with POTD. Congratulations my dear ....Maria Hugs
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Date: 8/28/2019 2:37:00 AM
Your sincere and unconditional love and care are flowing into my heart! A beauty of a unique taste you are adding to my soul, dearest Maria! I am honoured by so wonderful and delightful a feedback.. thank you so much for being here to share my great joy! Love and hugs.
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