Weaving a Poem

Poets take hold of one thread,
Ponder it , turn it over to question 
its strength.

They brush it against the 
azure face of the sky, dip it in the 
warmth of the sun,
teach it the language of water
and the whispers of wind…

They wrap it around the crystal 
droplets of rain falling on a 
ravenous narcissi.
Then wait with the faith of hermits
 for the breath of the night to blow 
about disoriented threads
out of the silver aura of the 
moonlight and the intermingled 
zephyr of the seasons.

Dangling them from the gold-dripping 
edges of stars, they weave them 
into a galaxy of feelings mixed 
with the wildness of life
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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Sankey- Lewis Avatar
December 22, 2014 at 3:52 PM
great images, Shams "Mixed with the wildness of life" I like that line and more... Life's challenges call they watch us partake and dance and add colors to white. thanks for taking time to view. Happy holidays.
Yamin Avatar
August 2, 2011 at 8:36 PM
I congratulate you, Shams on your poem winning the first round. I like your poem and its theme. I wish you success in the finals. -Mohammad
Brown Avatar
August 2, 2011 at 9:39 AM
Congratulations on your poetry making it through round one in the PoetrySoup International Poetry contest Shams. I wish you the best in the final round. Love, Carol
George   Avatar
August 2, 2011 at 3:35 AM
Superb writing, Shams. Just Beautiful! Congratulations on making it through the first round and best wishes on making it to the Finals. Lainie
Brown Avatar
June 23, 2011 at 6:11 AM
Congratulations on your well deserved poetry being featured this week Shams. Love, Carol
Noo Avatar
June 21, 2011 at 11:46 AM
This is beautiful! Thank you
Keogh Jr. Avatar
April 3, 2011 at 5:28 PM
This one is really etheral and soaring. I liked it, especially the last half. Thanks, Gerard
Horsman Avatar
March 16, 2011 at 1:53 AM
enjoyed this wonderful creation. Harry
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