Besma Riabi Dziri Poet Free verse

Tunisia, Mother Land

When asked to portray my homeland
I honestly did hesitate
What to pen?
What to put in red and white?!
Tunisia, my Home Land 
A gem of beauty in Africa continent
A mermaid bathing in the Mediterranean Sea
Could this me suffice?
To accord a tribute to my Mother Land?!
Never before had I a glimpse of thought
To envision my very stand
Let alone to fathom my Love!
A Home of birth
My purest breeze I breathed in
When I first set a voice of joy on her earth
A mother of warm shade
Rooted in her fertile soil
Growing in a haven of peace, a land of generosity.
A country of pride
Striving for the top
Her cultural heritage a crowning glory
Long as I live, her Flag I raise above my head
Tunisia, my Home Land.

May 8th, 2018

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Krish Radhakrishna October 16, 2020 at 7:22 AM Tunisia! we spent 10 days exploring the entire country! What a magnificent place it was! beauty and culture! went to the famous mosque in Karawan considered amongst the holiest! Then the country was destroyed by western influence!! a real sad story!! Hope Tunisia rediscovers its glory!! Thanks for this lovely tribute a lovely country with great people Besma Riabi Dziri October 22, 2020 at 1:09 PM I'm so happy you visited my country and found of beauty! Tunisia will be regaining its glory when those who are ruling it help restore its identify.. deeply humbled and honoured by your visit and wonderful feedback, Krish.. thank you so much. My deepest regards and blessings.

M. L. Kiser August 27, 2018 at 10:02 AM Wow, another beautiful and passionate pen about your homeland. Well done. Besma Riabi Dziri August 28, 2018 at 5:56 AM Thank you so much M.L. Kiser for the precious time and touching kind words you showered upon me! I'm deeply humbled and honoured.. My deepest regards. Be blessed always.

Silent One May 26, 2018 at 12:35 PM I have been to Tunisia, Algeria and Morocco... North Africa has some beautiful countries.. All countries and nations have their problems, I hope Tunisia is becoming stronger by the day.. Besma Riabi Dziri May 26, 2018 at 9:53 PM Indeed, my country has gone through a period of turmoil.. Now things are getting better and I hope Tunisia will regain its glamour and glow.. Thank you Silent One for your honourable visit and genuine feedback. My pleasure. Stay safe.

Maria Williams May 11, 2018 at 5:00 AM How poetically wonderful you have made Tunisia sound Besma. You have portrayed it with both pride and joy, and a heartfelt emotion that flows through your gifted pen. I hope to visit your homeland one day, especially after reading this gem of a poem....Maria xxx Besma Riabi Dziri May 11, 2018 at 11:10 AM My pleasure dear Maria. Absolutely, our homelands are the very joy and pride of each one of us. It is with great pleasure that I receive and read your genuine feedbacks. Waiting impatiently to reading your beauties! Stay blessed dear Maria.

Demetrios Trifiatis May 9, 2018 at 5:29 AM When in Canada I met some Tunisians who were very warm and friendly people that I as Greek found common ground! Certain your poem portrays the country of your birth in bright colors and with reason for it is what you say and more! Thank you dear , Besma! Besma Riabi Dziri May 9, 2018 at 10:14 AM Nice to hear that from you dear Demetrios! Greece the cradle of civilization! Honoured to know you. Thank you so much for the kind and generous words.. Deeply elated. Stay blessed.

Eileen Manassian May 8, 2018 at 4:40 PM This is lovely, my dear....and well you should be proud of your homeland. I was hoping to visit it soon, but my plans have changed due to work schedules. Wishing you ever good thing. Besma Riabi Dziri May 8, 2018 at 4:55 PM Thank you so much dear Eileen. You are most welcome dear.. I highly value your stopping by and your sweet inkiny. Shine wherever you set your words!

Vijay Pandit May 8, 2018 at 4:18 PM Enjoyed reading your heartfelt tribute to your homeland, Besma. I can see that you value the culture where you were born..you will get to cherish it for ever. Besma Riabi Dziri May 8, 2018 at 4:30 PM Dear Vijay, the joy is tremendously shared! So much delighted by your generous and uplifting comment. Bunches of thanks and best regards. Stay bright and blessed.

Jan Allison May 8, 2018 at 4:14 PM what a lovely tribute to your country Besma, maybe I will travel there one day my friend has been and says how beautiful it is:-) hugs jan Besma Riabi Dziri May 8, 2018 at 4:27 PM You are so welcome! My pleasure! I do appreciate your precious visit and lovely feedback. Thank you so much JAN, deeply elated. Stay blessed.