Today I Die

I often sailed in stormy seas
Against the fiercest winds
And often pleaded on my knees
To blot my woesome sins.

But sweet days would desert me
And sadness would blow a soft tear
The silent nights would greet me
With the bitter notes of despair.

For in the sultry spring she rose
To welcome the day with a sad sigh
Away from me,oh there she goes
And left me gloomed to blasted die!

For days of old my spirit sprung
That fulgent joy,that loving grace
That her tender heart had sung
To save me from this life of waste.

For she gave me a life of meaning and I
Through my darksome life of vain
Would but these few memories ensky
Where the ancient Gods have lain.

Now this may be the last poem I write
And the very last breath I breathe
But today I die for a love so right
As the amour moon recede.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2013



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Date: 12/3/2013 10:28:00 AM
A most beautiful and sad poem..Waiting a new one..Its been long since your last.
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Date: 8/30/2013 7:45:00 PM
I can really relate to this poem. This is an amazing piece of poetry! Your words flow just beautifully here, and I love the rhyme scheme. I write most of my rhyming poems in the same way. It seems to be a rare writing style. And thank you for reading my poem "Sanctum", and for the kind comments. I really appreciate it!
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Date: 8/19/2013 7:26:00 AM
Outstanding piece as is evidenced by the comments. Your work has an old world romantic feel to it. Well done!
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Date: 8/19/2013 7:09:00 AM
I do not enjoy making suggestions to alter a piece, but I would have loved, for the sake of flow, for some lines to read as such: "Blow soft a tear" Something like "Welcome day with saddest sighs" "If no more poems I will write, with no more breaths to breathe.... "As my lunar love recedes" I don't know, something along those lines, but I must tell you, this is a wonderful poem and I enjoyed it immensely. Aside from a few bumps here and there, really quite outstanding; kudos! Quite lovely!
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Date: 8/11/2013 7:00:00 PM
Another beautiful Rhyme, so well written, as always, Mustapha. Have a great week! Annalise
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Date: 8/1/2013 1:44:00 PM
Captivated by your elegant style and beautiful word arrangments. :)
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Date: 7/31/2013 11:23:00 AM
Your Muse is taunting and haunting us through these freely flowing words. You are fast becoming a favorite poet of mine. Thanks for your visits. They add sunshine to my day. SuZ
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Mustapha Mohammed
Date: 8/30/2013 5:16:00 AM
Thank you Suz for your kind review.
Date: 7/27/2013 9:36:00 AM
very deep, and cuts beneath the stormy winds... M M... LINDA
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Mustapha Mohammed
Date: 8/19/2013 7:23:00 AM
Thank you Linda for your kind review here.So much appreciated my friend.
Date: 7/26/2013 8:57:00 AM
Poetry at its finest, Mustapha. I'm impressed by your rhyming skills and eloquence. Licia :-)
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Mustapha Mohammed
Date: 8/19/2013 7:20:00 AM
Thank you Delysia for your ever so kind review.
Date: 7/23/2013 9:20:00 AM
my friend this is very nice I. am new. here
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Mustapha Mohammed
Date: 7/23/2013 3:21:00 PM
Welcome to poetrysoup Morgen.I hope you have a fun time over in this site my friend.
Date: 7/22/2013 3:12:00 PM
such depth you poured int this piece made more heavenly by your haunting inagery... delighted, mus!..:) huggs
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Mustapha Mohammed
Date: 7/23/2013 3:18:00 PM
Thanks dear Nette,I'm delighted to hear from you again my friend.hugs
Date: 7/21/2013 8:36:00 PM
Loves true expression lies within your words of poetry very well done. I hope you find the one true love to match these words and feelings. cheri
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Mustapha Mohammed
Date: 7/23/2013 3:14:00 PM
Thank you Cheryl,so thoughtful of you to stop by and leave a comment.
Date: 7/19/2013 12:26:00 PM
Wow... these are one of the best poems I've read
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Mustapha Mohammed
Date: 7/23/2013 3:11:00 PM
Thanks for your high thoughts on this one partner.Truly touched.
Date: 7/18/2013 5:50:00 AM
lovely poem . I liked the sound of the words as I read ,,beautiful
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Mustapha Mohammed
Date: 7/23/2013 3:09:00 PM
Thank you Evrod so glad you enjoyed this one pal.
Date: 7/18/2013 4:07:00 AM
This is one of the best pieces of writing I have read in a long time. Beautifully done... Jake
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Mustapha Mohammed
Date: 7/23/2013 3:09:00 PM
Thanks for that high praise my friend.I means so much.
Date: 7/17/2013 5:45:00 PM
flowing like a river, love how this piece glides in its loveable sway... greeat stuff, marlon.. heard you on drake's show; wow!..:) huggs
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Mustapha Mohammed
Date: 7/23/2013 3:08:00 PM
Thank you dear Nette for your kind words.
Date: 7/17/2013 12:59:00 PM
The poetic quality of this one is very good..The romantic topic adds to its flavor..Enjoyed reading a well written one today..Thanks for the visit to my work...Sara
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Mustapha Mohammed
Date: 7/23/2013 3:06:00 PM
Thank you Sara,so glad you could stop by with a kind comment.
Date: 7/17/2013 9:23:00 AM
Stunning.....which proves your life is not of waste! J Just beautiful writing here....awesome!
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Mustapha Mohammed
Date: 7/23/2013 3:05:00 PM
Thank you Donna for that encouraging comment.
Date: 7/16/2013 4:15:00 PM
so sad, but so eloquent. I enjoyed this one.
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Mustapha Mohammed
Date: 7/23/2013 2:57:00 PM
Thanks for your kind thoughts on this one Andrea..xoxox
Date: 7/15/2013 10:01:00 PM
Hi m this better not be the last poem you write:0( lol lovely words woven into beauty & grace....ty4sharing:) ~<3~ cherie....
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Mustapha Mohammed
Date: 7/23/2013 2:55:00 PM
Not the last poem Cherrybunny...hugs to you.Thanks
Date: 7/15/2013 7:47:00 PM
beautiful M.M love the way you weave it together Love Shadow xox smiles
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Mustapha Mohammed
Date: 7/23/2013 2:54:00 PM
Thank you dear friend for your kind thoughts on this one.
Date: 7/15/2013 12:19:00 PM
.......... hope it is not true Mustapha !!! (?) !!! - <3 your poem ! - oxox // Anne-Lise :)
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Mustapha Mohammed
Date: 7/23/2013 2:53:00 PM
No not true Anne,its just a little on the fictional side.Thanks much.
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