Triumph of the Soul

As I wandered alone without a task
All around me wild flowers sprang forth
My face a sad contorted mask

Of emotionless strife since birth
My eyelids closed against the day
Enjoying the fall of darkness on my Earth

The sun tried to spread its ray
The sweet smelling fruit kissed my head
As beneath the mighty mango tree I lay

The deep red scars on my heart fled
When a strange melody on my fancy grew
And the balm of stillness on my limbs spread

An unknown peace I soon knew
When the leaves danced with the breeze
The shadows of my life I threw

The butterflies and the bees
On me did comfort heap
That amazingly I found under this tree

My shallow life and forgotten sleep
This wilderness made new
With pleasure my heart started to weep

The grave cares now seemed so few
My life found a new definition
And into the azure sky my soul flew
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Walker  Avatar
March 15, 2014 at 12:45 PM
Well written Tahera.... Enjoyed my visit... Verlena
Sweetheart Avatar
August 13, 2011 at 10:56 AM
Congrats Tahera my friend on this poem making it to first round competition .. in PS contest.. good luck luv..
Mehta Avatar
August 7, 2011 at 12:00 PM
Many congratulations Tahera on making it to first round of winners in Poetrysoup contest. Winning wishes for the final round. Luv & Best wishes - Hitendra Mehta
Guzzi Avatar
August 4, 2011 at 8:37 PM
such a skilled use of form! so glad to see you moving up! light & love
Brown Avatar
August 3, 2011 at 10:12 AM
Congratulations on your poetry making it through round one in the PoetrySoup International Poetry contest Tahera. I wish you the best in the final round. Love, Carol
Sharma Avatar
August 3, 2011 at 12:47 AM
very natural... true words that touch one's heart......loved you write
Robinson Avatar
August 2, 2011 at 2:00 PM
Well done.
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August 1, 2011 at 10:38 AM
Congrats Tahera on your terza rima being featured. Vince
Brown Avatar
August 1, 2011 at 8:38 AM
Congratulations on your well deserved poetry being featured this week on PoetrySoup Tahera. Love, Carol
Sweetheart Avatar
July 31, 2011 at 8:38 PM
Congrats Tahera on your featured poem this week on PS.. a wonderful winning poem to share with us all my friend with luv...
Horne Avatar
April 26, 2011 at 1:50 PM
Many congrats on your win : )
Brown Avatar
April 26, 2011 at 11:32 AM
Congratulations on your win in the Catie's contest Tahera. Love, Carol
Johnson Avatar
April 26, 2011 at 9:29 AM
I am glad you found your peace. Nature is the place to go. Congratulations on your win. Love, Joyce
Susan Avatar
April 26, 2011 at 9:21 AM
What wonderful imagery. Nicely rhymed and nice flow too - especially with the end when your soul flies away. It's beautiful.
Guzzi Avatar
April 26, 2011 at 8:40 AM
I think your writing helps you to fly! Congrad's on your win. Light & Love
Foster Avatar
November 29, 2010 at 6:00 PM
Congratulations Tahera on your well deserved featured poem, I love the imageries formed within the lines of this beautifully penned terza rima. Thank you for sharing the read ;-) Many Blessings, Always, Adell
Brown Avatar
November 29, 2010 at 6:34 AM
A well deserved featured poem you have here Tahera. May you have many more. Love, Carol
Sweetheart Avatar
November 28, 2010 at 5:32 PM
Congrats Tahera on your featured poem this week on the Soup my friend.. a great one to share with us all today with luv..
Harper Avatar
November 27, 2010 at 8:53 PM
Beautiful, the soul so free:)
Mehta Avatar
November 24, 2010 at 3:50 PM
I enjoyed this flowing thoughts on the nature's beauties, tahera
Dietrich Avatar
November 24, 2010 at 2:49 PM
This is very peaceful, like a comforting dream for you. it's nice to see you experimenting with poetry forms, Tahera. I think I have done one terza rima in my life. Happy thanksgiving to you. LUv, Andrea
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November 24, 2010 at 12:47 PM
what a beauty this is, Tahera! One can definitely find solace among nature and just feel that beauty and be comforted by it! I definitely loved how you described everything here, and with a mango tree too ;) Have you ever tried eating mangoes right under the tree where it came from? Bliss! This poem of yours just spoke to me--going to my faves :) let your soul soar, Tahera! :) -- nikko :)
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November 24, 2010 at 11:43 AM
Smile ~ Ahhh "Yes," the beautiful melodies of life & breath & hope & dreams; "Love," whispered upon the breeze anew; the canvas of "Creation," speaking amid tones of glittering colours once thought lost but, calling now, from beyond the deep ~ Smile, "Brilliantly Beautiful Painting 'My Dear, Precious & Priceless Tahera Mannan;' A Fave" ~ "My Love & Warmth to 'You & Yours,'" John! ~ Smile, "Have A Very 'Blessed & Beautiful' Holiday My Dear, Amid The Palms of Natures 'Beautiful Love;'" Bye!:) ~
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November 24, 2010 at 11:39 AM
When our souls fly to the heavens, we leave all the earthly strife behind us. You receive much comfort as well as inspiration from nature, Tahera. Beautifully written! Love, Carolyn
Parker Avatar
November 24, 2010 at 9:04 AM
Nature has nurtured you back to health! Very good symmetry and flow to this poem. Nice nature allegory.
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