What I Can Attain I Relish

A regret of a huge weight
carved in a feel of hurt
installed a pain in vein..
The soul freezed in time
stripped of warmth
denied enlivening beats..
A regret of a huge weight
for not being..
not doing..
not living..
***
There would always be
a joy missed
a life switched
a love not dared 
and skipped..
There would always be
words not weaved
voices not spoken
paths not trodden..
***
A regret of a huge weight
its doors I have to lock
and keep chasing out
wistful thoughts..
Gates of possibilities
I need to unlock
and deep inside
contentment and peace
I need to restore..
***
Done with the unreachable
through with the inconceivable
I surrender to the words 
gift
and what I can attain 
I relish..
Copyright © | Year Posted 2021

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George Avatar
January 19, 2022 at 10:16 PM
'There would always be words not weaved voices not spoken paths not trodden'....... I have the same thoughts. But life is one....with more of unfulfilled dreams.... than realized aspirations. As you think towards the end, enjoy what we have rather than grieve over what we haven't. A lovely poem and all each line so well relates to me. Besma, you are a person who delights so many by the beauty of your words... Will not that compensate for all that you fail to do?!
Riabi Dziri Avatar
January 20, 2022 at 2:13 PM
Indeed, that's the wonder and mystery of life! That's the secret core of our existence! Dreams, aspirations, longing, all that is unattainable are that life sustaining thread! That's what render Life appealing, of meaning and worth living.. You are of great beauty and insight dear Valsa, you dig deep into my humble poetry spending precious a time, effort and care to read and highly apppreciate.. I'm deeply humbled and grateful to you for such an honour and reward.. my deepest regards and blessings. Love and hugs.
Proxenos Avatar
July 23, 2021 at 8:17 AM
Whatever we did, said or thought at a particular moment in time, we thought at that moment was right with the information on hand - looking back with misapprehension is not the way forward, it is said that hindsight is an exact science, but as Shakespeare said 'ours is not to reason why , ours is but to do or die' - you are a wonderful person - love you to bits, beautiful poetry sis. XXXXX Jennifer.
Riabi Dziri Avatar
January 20, 2022 at 2:03 PM
My most sincere apologies, soul sister Jenny, for my belated gratitude to you for your great support and so warm and kind words! An insightful feedback I do highly value.. thank you so much sweetest friend and poetess.. My deepest regards and blessings. Love and hugs.
Cunningham Avatar
February 24, 2021 at 11:04 AM
A thought provoking verse Besma, there is plenty to ponder in this well written verse. Tom
Riabi Dziri Avatar
February 26, 2021 at 12:00 PM
Deeply humbled and grateful to you Tom for always being so encouraging and appreciative.. thank you so much! My deepest regards and blessings.
Buhagiar Avatar
February 24, 2021 at 9:26 AM
O Besma. I can understand the pain of living in a dead world, with masks and keeping one's distance. Yet you end on an optimistic note. We pray it will occur. An intelligent poem.
Riabi Dziri Avatar
February 26, 2021 at 11:58 AM
Hope and Faith would ever sustain us to a contented life.. so kind and insightful is your feedback, Victor! A presence and response to which I am so grateful.. God bless you. My deepest regards.
Pandit Avatar
February 24, 2021 at 8:47 AM
not being...not doing....not living.. that says it all. So true: there will always be something missing. Two frames of emotions you painted side by side. The final two stanzas deliver a message to live by. Much I gleamed from your thoughtful write, dwelling in wisdom, Besma.
Riabi Dziri Avatar
February 26, 2021 at 11:46 AM
Always a great pleasure to read your feedbacks, dear Vijay.. of genuine generosity and humility to grant me your support and encouragement! Thank you so much! My deepest regards and blessings.
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