What If

What if… What if my nightingale sings that what is right? What if all of this pain just stops for a night? What if I can see it even if it’s dark? The truth is there among this vanishing sight. I am waiting to see what else I can find. What if there is nothing after, to excite? Our dark path will lead us into the darkness, There is more darkness in this world than is light. What if one day, we all wake up from this life? from this wishful thinking, sorrow, joy, and fright, and wonder that what if all was a big lie, a losing game that we lost in a big fight. We’re all custodians of life until death, Then we’ll recycle in nature; we just might. Go and live this little time that you have now, There might not be tomorrow to do it right. Forget all that there was, all that it will be, Remember that it is now that it’s all bright. I heard "Haloo" was singing to the moonlight, The song was all about love and say goodnight. 12/24/2019 Haloo

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Panagiota Romios

Date: 12/22/2021 1:45:00 PM

Just outstanding. I appreciate your talent greatly, Panagiota xi

Pashang Salehi
Date: 7/31/2022 4:38:00 PM

You are so kind

Line Gauthier

Date: 1/27/2021 4:53:00 PM

A lovely poem ~ so glad to find it published in the 2020 PS Anthology ~

Pashang Salehi
Date: 3/9/2021 6:50:00 PM

Thanks for reading it...

Jc Hawkens

Date: 4/12/2020 6:02:00 AM

Lovely poem Haloo, It is beautifully written. I do love the summary at the end, describing the format of the poem. Being a novice myself, it is a blessing. I hope all is well. JC Hawkens

Pashang Salehi
Date: 3/9/2021 6:49:00 PM

Thanks JC...

Janice Canerdy

Date: 2/13/2020 9:10:00 AM

Beautiful piece about the ponderings we have about life, darkness, and light, Pashang. Janice

Pashang Salehi
Date: 2/14/2020 1:45:00 PM

Thank you Janice, you are so kind...

Mystic Rose Rose

Date: 1/20/2020 11:55:00 AM

I love your sentinel songs of beauty into the night they go, until they flow into my appreciative mind. Thank you Pashang

Pashang Salehi
Date: 2/4/2020 2:55:00 AM

Thank you my dear friend.

Kai Michael Neumann

Date: 1/20/2020 3:34:00 AM

Well penned. Kind wishes, Kai

Pashang Salehi
Date: 1/20/2020 7:48:00 AM

Thanks my friend.

Robert L. Hinshaw

Date: 1/9/2020 1:47:00 PM

Outstanding verse from the Master of Verse, Pashang! Enjoyable reading! Many thanks for your kind comments re Slim's Cowboy hat and I happy you were able to "interpret" the cowboy lingo! Best to you in the forthcoming New Year! - Bob H

Pashang Salehi
Date: 1/9/2020 2:24:00 PM

Thank you Bob, I wish you all the best...

Paul Callus

Date: 1/6/2020 8:42:00 AM

Well done, Pashang; you have mastered and perfected this form! Your words always make me think about life and all it offers. There is so much we should be grateful for. Regards // paul

Pashang Salehi
Date: 1/7/2020 1:33:00 AM

You are so kind Paul

Pandita Sietesantos

Date: 1/3/2020 10:09:00 AM

So lovely, deep and powerful thoughts about life wonderfully expressed in this magnificent form! Hugs. Pandita

Pashang Salehi
Date: 1/7/2020 1:32:00 AM

Thank you my dear...

Pratap Roy

Date: 1/3/2020 12:21:00 AM

Very well written, Pashang. Loved the flow. God bless you.

Pashang Salehi
Date: 1/7/2020 1:31:00 AM

Same to you... Thank you

Freddie Robinson Jr.

Date: 12/30/2019 7:46:00 AM

Very free-thought interactive poetry, Pashang! I feel sad for people who don't have faith outside of their finite cranial space. Beautiful Ghazal poem! Love and more love always.

Pashang Salehi
Date: 1/7/2020 1:31:00 AM

Thank you my friend.

Mystic Rose Rose

Date: 12/30/2019 6:34:00 AM

May there always be light in your world of darkness, and may God harness the stale and bring your poetry a fresh crisp linen sheet of inspiration. Love your poetry, have a great New Year and stay well dear Pashang. xo

Pashang Salehi
Date: 1/7/2020 1:30:00 AM

Amen... Thank you, dear

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 12/27/2019 9:00:00 PM

well done, Pashang. Nobody knows anything for certain though we can surely hope in a next life. But if we lived like this was the ONLY life, maybe people would be better behaved, that is for sure.

Pashang Salehi
Date: 1/7/2020 1:29:00 AM

You are such a wise lady... Thank you

John Hamilton

Date: 12/26/2019 3:59:00 PM

Well done Pashang, enjoyed this one, congrats on a fine placement!

Pashang Salehi
Date: 12/27/2019 12:25:00 AM

Thank you...

Sandra Adams

Date: 12/26/2019 2:49:00 PM

i used to wonder what if there was nothing after...we are in darkness these days with all the hate in the world...but what if... there was nothing else...i don't question it anymore...i have seen signs of those gone that more exists... this poem makes one question and ponder thoughts... good write... hugs

Pashang Salehi
Date: 12/27/2019 12:25:00 AM

Thank you Sandra...

Winged Warrior

Date: 12/26/2019 8:50:00 AM

Very well crafted Pashang...you excel in these verses my friend...hope you had a great Christmas and the happiest upcoming New Year...love is all and all is love...^WW^ :o)

Pashang Salehi
Date: 12/26/2019 10:10:00 AM

Thank you, my dear friend... You said it, "Love is all and all is love". Happy Holidays...

Jan Allison

Date: 12/26/2019 8:18:00 AM

a thought provoking piece Pashang, i especially love your wise words of 'We’re all custodians of life until death, then we’ll recycle in nature we just might. Go and live this little time that you have now. My very best wishes for a happy and healthy 2020 and lots more of your wonderful words and artwork please:-) hugs Jan xx

Pashang Salehi
Date: 12/26/2019 10:08:00 AM

My dear Jan, thank you for your words of confidence. I believe in everything I say...The number one thing in my book is love... Love always, Happy holidays... Pashang

Vijay Pandit

Date: 12/26/2019 7:03:00 AM

A lovely poem Pashang--a splendid dialogue of questions and answers in words of wisdom.

Pashang Salehi
Date: 12/26/2019 10:03:00 AM

You're too kind Vijay...

Silent One

Date: 12/26/2019 6:01:00 AM

you write very good ghazals my friend.. another classic..

Pashang Salehi
Date: 12/26/2019 6:04:00 AM

Hearing it from a master... what a treat! Thank you, my friend.

Besma Riabi Dziri

Date: 12/26/2019 4:26:00 AM

What if "Haloo" keeps singing his genuine and profound thoughts and composing meaningful poetry that translates his soul's unique visions and feels.. Happy holiday, Pashang! A great treat to read your work! You allow your reader to rise to higher level of beauty and depth and relish in an amazing form of artistry! My warmest wishes and regards.. Blessings to you.

Pashang Salehi
Date: 12/26/2019 6:02:00 AM

Thank you, my dear dear friend, you are too kind. Blessing to you as well.