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Timeless

Timeless… 

If it’s far, look within; all is within you.
Within you is the world, you know, it is true.
The path for in and out is there within one,
A trip into your soul is great traveling, too.
When you learn all there is, you find there is more.
If you know who you are no need to have a clue.
The light is good, but darkness is here to reign. 
The seekers are the one who dares to pursue.
The fake teachers showed the wrong pictures of doom.
The promised land is fake when you think it through.
You are part of the whole; in whole, you are one.
How can you blame the one you know who is who?
You are not a drop of water in the sea,
You are oceans in a drop and never knew. 
Worry not where the road will take you at last.
Your death is part of birth; what else can you do?
Let it go, what you are holding in this life.
The closer that you get farther is the view.
You should learn from “Haloo”; he knows we are one,
The timeless oneness is all there within you.
4/11/2022 Haloo

The painting is titled "Death". It is acrylic on canvas

Ghazal is a Persian style of poetry. The rhyming in Ghazal ends with AA bA cA dA eA etc To learn more about Persian-style poetry, refer to my book "The Edge of the Prairie" on Amazon and Kindle.

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Duke Beaufort

Date: 3/11/2024 7:29:00 PM

Pashang, I have been spending a lot of time lately thinking about death and what life meant to me. I am not expecting to die tomorrow, but at 73, I am uncertain how much time I have left. It's really hard to have any good answers. I'm thinking be kind and leave the earth intact for the next generation. Life is a very strange and wonderful gift that I can't explain.

Pashang Salehi
Date: 11/6/2024 10:37:00 PM

Dear Duke, first, sorry that it took so long to answer. Second, if you come back to my page again google my name and read my latest book. It is called illusions. You might like it. Thank you my friend for being so kind.

Tom Woody

Date: 3/1/2024 4:19:00 PM

eva so... Timeless!

Pashang Salehi
Date: 11/6/2024 10:34:00 PM

You are so kind thank you

Pashang Salehi
Date: 11/6/2024 10:34:00 PM

You are so kind thank you

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 11/15/2023 11:55:00 AM

Hey I am sorry to hear you will sop writing because of stupid AI. I hope AI is still not as good as a poets creative mind. I suppose it is most helpful to those with poor grammar. Take care, Pashang.

Pashang Salehi
Date: 11/15/2023 6:24:00 PM

Try it… it is painful

Jean Murray

Date: 7/30/2023 1:42:00 AM

Deep and thought provoking poem Pashang. As we age we have more time and are inclined to ponder more on life’s meaning. Beautifully written.

Pashang Salehi
Date: 9/24/2023 10:47:00 AM

I am not aged, I'm just ripening... Thanks

Jan Allison

Date: 7/24/2023 4:00:00 PM

such an insightful poem and the picture is hauntingly beautiful reminds me of a face in a mask and those butterfly eyes are incredible. hugs jan xx

Pashang Salehi
Date: 9/24/2023 10:42:00 AM

My lovely Jan... Good to hear from you... You are the best.

Tom Woody

Date: 7/20/2023 1:04:00 PM

I'll hold on to my hope of a promised land, thank you (Matthew 5:5). Awesome painting though

Pashang Salehi
Date: 9/24/2023 10:41:00 AM

Hope is a great feeling... Thank you

Joe Maverick

Date: 4/17/2023 1:27:00 PM

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Pashang Salehi
Date: 4/25/2023 11:52:00 PM

thanks joe

Phyllis Babcock

Date: 3/31/2023 10:54:00 AM

This is a poetry form I have not tried. Your poem is interesting and your words make us think. I will check out your book on Amazon. love phyl

Pashang Salehi
Date: 4/25/2023 11:51:00 PM

thanks

Brandy Nicole

Date: 3/27/2023 5:53:00 PM

"The fake teachers showed the wrong pictures of doom." Such an interesting thought. Your words are deep and powerful, Pashang. I'm still learning how to write using this form. You did great. My best to you. ~ Brandy

Pashang Salehi
Date: 3/28/2023 10:23:00 AM

you're lovely brandy, the fake teachers are everywhere. As I wrote in the description of this poem I've written a book about Persian-style poetry. You can even read it for free on Amazon

Joseph May

Date: 3/26/2023 3:09:00 PM

A deep write Pashang, Very nicely penned

Pashang Salehi
Date: 3/28/2023 10:20:00 AM

Thank you for reading my work. I have written a book regarding this topic that is called godly! you can find it and Amazon and Kindle

Sotto Poet

Date: 3/26/2023 11:12:00 AM

Profound musings on the beginning of existence, the passing of life, as well as the nature of the global consciousness! Both life and the human condition remain puzzling after all these years. A wonderful Ghazal,

Pashang Salehi
Date: 3/28/2023 10:18:00 AM

Thank you my friend you're too kind.

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 3/22/2023 12:40:00 PM

A powerful write/picture. I will check out your book. Have a great/blessed day writing away..............

Pashang Salehi
Date: 3/24/2023 4:20:00 PM

Thank you, Paula, my books are on Amazon.

Susan Lawrence

Date: 3/13/2023 8:52:00 AM

Deep poignant soulful words from your heart and mind Pashang . I loved You are oceans in a drop and never knew . Yes how true ! Blessings to you , Susan :)

Pashang Salehi
Date: 3/24/2023 4:18:00 PM

Thank you Susan, indeed...

Valsa George

Date: 3/12/2023 10:16:00 PM

Profound broodings on birth, life, death and the universal conciousness ! Life and man are indeed unsolved mysteries. A great Ghazal, dear Pashang

Pashang Salehi
Date: 3/24/2023 4:17:00 PM

Thank you my dear Valsa, if I understand more about life I will let you know. Until then live in this illusion of consciousness.

Malabika Ray Choudhury

Date: 3/11/2023 4:35:00 PM

Ghazal is a beautiful form, and challenging too! You have successfully used the form to express an intriguing philosophy to life, birth, death. Warm wishes ~ Mala

Pashang Salehi
Date: 3/24/2023 4:15:00 PM

Thank you Mala, you are too kind.

Bill Baker

Date: 3/11/2023 3:01:00 PM

Intriguing poetry, Pashang. I have seen this form before, but think I've written a few in this form and labeled them Couplets. I'll write one soon and follow the form exactly. Thanks for the visit and comment on my poetry. Peace be with you, Bill

Pashang Salehi
Date: 3/24/2023 4:14:00 PM

thank you bill. Whenever you have that piece let me know. peace be with you as well.

Janice Canerdy

Date: 3/11/2023 2:47:00 PM

Such a thought-provoking, expressive piece, Pashang! Janice

Pashang Salehi
Date: 3/24/2023 4:13:00 PM

Thank you Janice

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 3/1/2023 10:30:00 AM

- A wonderful poem Pashang, a challenging style of poetry ... wooow ... excellent :) - hugs

Pashang Salehi
Date: 3/4/2023 1:36:00 PM

Thank you, my dear...

Joe Maverick

Date: 2/28/2023 8:08:00 AM

Very insightful Pashang..As I really always find Your most expressive; and reflective work to Be ' there is much to learn..That is one of the Keys we need to 'grasp and use' Jesus said Heaven is within you to His followers that means us them whoever..May God bless you In the journey.-

Pashang Salehi
Date: 3/1/2023 10:08:00 AM

Indeed, my friend, there is so much to learn, but how can we understand this vastness with this bit of brain of us?

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 2/27/2023 8:49:00 PM

Hi Pashang what a breathtaking poem I agree with all you say - as we are born into this world so the onus is on is to discover who and what are to we, delve within ourselves and you will discover the light, for He knows you're searching and you will not only see the light but feel it. Excellent poetry. Hugs and blessings and hugs Jennifer

Pashang Salehi
Date: 3/1/2023 10:06:00 AM

Thank you, dear Jennifer... I've discovered there is so much nonsense in our belief system.

Panagiota Romios

Date: 2/26/2023 11:13:00 AM

I must congratulate you on stepping out to a compl ex form on a subject avoided here. Life and death are realities.also, this piem has Depth Panagiota

Pashang Salehi
Date: 3/1/2023 9:48:00 AM

Thank you...Once a teacher, always a teacher...

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 2/26/2023 10:10:00 AM

You sure are good at that form, pashang. always love seeing a Ghazal from you.

Pashang Salehi
Date: 2/28/2023 10:30:00 AM

Thanks, but did you write a ghazal with an alias of ghazalier.

Joanna Daniel

Date: 2/26/2023 3:56:00 AM

Captivating ghazal and painting, Pashang! Deep spiritual thoughts:)

Pashang Salehi
Date: 2/28/2023 10:29:00 AM

Thank you my friend

Besma Riabi Dziri

Date: 2/25/2023 4:11:00 AM

I truly should learn from Haloo.. A feeling of serenity that creeps inside while reading your insightful poetry that speaks to open hearts before minds! How spontaneous is the flow of your words! How soothing are your wise thoughts! Great read! So majestic is Ghazal! Best regards and God bless you Pashang.

Pashang Salehi
Date: 2/25/2023 6:20:00 PM

My dear friend... you're too kind.