True Pearls of Poetry

When the heart beats in pain
The poet comes to life
His words seem to rain
As tears flows sharp as knife
The raging storm complements his strife
Destroys all the limit
The poet with pain survive
Only then true pearls of poetry shine

The night with torments gain
The light shivers of afterlife
The poet with images strain
Troubles from all over arrive
Simple wishes a fire revive
The stars become weak and timid
Looks for a reason to be alive
Only then true pearls of poetry shine


The poet and his enchanting pain
Takes a sudden dive
When thoughts whirl, swirl and rain
And on the pages revive
His ideas for coherence strive
Emblazon the sky vivid
With powerful and forging drive
Only then true pearls of poetry shine

Poet, you must not deprive
This world so helpless and livid
Must let your rhymes thrive
Only then true pearls of poetry shine
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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George   Avatar
February 25, 2011 at 8:43 AM
Very creative and beautiful like the pearls themselves. Great writing, Tahera. Elaine
R Avatar
February 24, 2011 at 9:45 PM
'The light shivers of afterlife' powerful. very.
Yamin Avatar
February 24, 2011 at 9:29 AM
This tribute to poets and poetry is heartwarming and great. An awe inspiring poem, indeed. Keep it up. -Mohammad
La France Avatar
February 22, 2011 at 8:32 PM
"the poet and his enchanting pain" I love that line, and well many wonderful lines withing this ballade, I truly hope this beautiful poem places in the contest~~
Devonshire Avatar
February 22, 2011 at 11:43 AM
Tahera, all of the emotions that go into writing come through so clearly in this Ballade. You did a remarkable job not only with the form but also with the message. Wishing you success in Catie's contest! (Still working on one for her, but it won't match the beauty in yours.) Love, Carolyn
Maverick Avatar
February 22, 2011 at 9:05 AM
great soaring write here Tahera, i love the way you have grappled with the your spirit, and the inspiration of poetry, as set against a world of distractions and at times detrimental reality, that can grind at us, and there is the true use of poetry in trancending & at the same time rationalising our sorroundings.
Horsman Avatar
February 22, 2011 at 12:45 AM
This is a wonderful poem, Tahera, just love the style, the rhythm. Harry
Dietrich Avatar
February 21, 2011 at 11:12 PM
I am impressed how you went with a poet for the "prince" element. Wonderful concept you used, sweetie. Good luck in the contest.
Poet Avatar
February 21, 2011 at 6:31 PM
Another amazing write from you Tahera.Enjoyed----kashinath
Onclaud Avatar
February 21, 2011 at 8:14 AM
ah, the war and peace that poetry to the life and heart... resplendant read, tahera.. success to you in the contest! thanks for liking " nadinne..":) huggs, nette
Wells Avatar
February 21, 2011 at 7:50 AM
Beautiful poem.
Neels Avatar
February 21, 2011 at 6:12 AM
This is really beautiful Tahera, thanks for the smiles while reading this one :)
Mehta Avatar
February 21, 2011 at 6:07 AM
Beautiful poetic write with Gazal like quality, Tahera
Pettit Avatar
February 20, 2011 at 11:33 PM
Looks like a good example of a ballade poem. You have made all the pieces of the puzzle fit together nicely.
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