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Winds of the Night

Oh winds upon the starry night Hum sweet a song for me A delicate song in the mistless light On the emerald sparkling sea. Pluck now that ripe old sadness That bitter tune of despair Drift me upon the fields of gladness By the budding tree most fair. Which by the bubbling crystal fountain Would await to hold your tender hands That ascends to the lulling mountain And on the gentle breast of verdant lands. Where neither haunt nor woe does creep From your comely songs in moonlight And before my lover is fast asleep Please blow her a kiss goodnight.

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Karen Anglesey

Date: 9/28/2013 2:00:00 PM

A very beautiful place to feel and visit with every phrase written.

Donna Jones

Date: 9/23/2013 8:53:00 PM

Would await to hold your tender hands...ahhh there is something so innocent yet feels so intimate holding hands...the poem flows like a nighttime breeze thru the mountain pines....lovely M......:-)

Charmaine Chircop

Date: 9/20/2013 2:42:00 AM

I love the song of these winds on a starry night..Mesmerizing!!! Tnks for stopping by one of my older scribbles ..and keep posting these wonderful poems

Carrie Richards

Date: 9/16/2013 7:09:00 PM

Your poems are so wonderful. The wind could not sound any more lovely than your poem !! :)

Mustapha Mohammed

Date: 9/16/2013 6:23:00 AM

Thank you guys for all your wonderful reviews on this piece. Its been a great pleasure reading all your touching reviews and encouragement.

Arthur Vaso

Date: 9/14/2013 7:45:00 PM

Amazing poem!!

Mustapha Mohammed
Date: 9/21/2013 5:53:00 AM

Thank you Arthur for that lovely review. Much appreciated.

Nette Onclaud

Date: 9/10/2013 1:23:00 PM

just so mellow, it makes me flutter with dleight, mus... i like how you swept me off my feet with this breathtaking whiff of a piece...:) huggs

Mustapha Mohammed
Date: 9/21/2013 5:50:00 AM

Thank you Nette, I'm delighted to hear from you. Glad you enjoyed...hugs.

Molly Montgomery

Date: 9/9/2013 10:18:00 AM

Enjoying your poetry, Mustapha! Nice conducting of the wind! Its a beautiful song! Molly

Mustapha Mohammed
Date: 9/21/2013 5:48:00 AM

Thank you Molly for your lovely review. Its nice to hear from you always.

Delysia Hendricks

Date: 9/7/2013 11:17:00 AM

I'm hooked to your eloquence. Lovely write, Mustapha. Licia :-)

Mustapha Mohammed
Date: 9/21/2013 5:47:00 AM

Thank you Delysia for your wonderful review. So glad to hear from you my friend.

Duke Beaufort

Date: 9/7/2013 7:51:00 AM

This poem tells me that you have a lot of tenderness, sir! I have to love the way you can use part of nature the way you have. Really super!

Mustapha Mohammed
Date: 9/21/2013 5:45:00 AM

Thank you Duke for your kind review. Many say that I have the heart of a child so thus that tender aspect comes out in my poetry.

Audrey Haick

Date: 9/6/2013 10:24:00 PM

Aww! Simply sweet and beautiful, Mustapha/ Definitelym this goes to my favs! Love it! Have a great weekend and always, thanks for sharing all you gems! Always, Annalise

Mustapha Mohammed
Date: 9/20/2013 2:42:00 AM

Thank you for faving this Annalise and your reviews are most encouraging.

Bukang Liwayway

Date: 9/6/2013 10:53:00 AM

WOW! very lovely write friend Mustapha, Very creative :) thanks for sharing. Good day. Maria

Mustapha Mohammed
Date: 9/17/2013 6:06:00 PM

Thank you for your lovely review friend. You have a wonderful day also.

Shadow Hamilton

Date: 9/5/2013 6:15:00 PM

dear M.M this is hauntingly lovely the flow and imagery excellent Love Shadow xox smile

Mustapha Mohammed
Date: 9/17/2013 6:01:00 PM

Dearest friend, you always make my day when I hear from you. Sending warm love and greetings your way dearest friend.

Just That Archaic Poet

Date: 9/5/2013 9:23:00 AM

Very pretty piece; you have numerous beautiful verses throughout. I especially enjoyed "Pluck now that ripe old sadness". Great poem; kudos! :)

Mustapha Mohammed
Date: 9/17/2013 5:59:00 PM

Hi Archaic, its a pleasure to hear from you. Your honest and kind reviews is most appreciated always. : )

Nette Onclaud

Date: 9/5/2013 8:54:00 AM

you sing of love's twilight that moves the spirit, mus... just divine!..:)

Mustapha Mohammed
Date: 9/17/2013 5:55:00 PM

Thank you Nette for your kind encouraging words dear poet. : )

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 9/5/2013 8:36:00 AM

Good Morning Mustapha. What is the meaning of your name? Drop me a soup mail some time, I would like to learn more about you.

Mustapha Mohammed
Date: 9/17/2013 5:53:00 PM

Mustapha means ''The Chosen One''. Mohammed means ''Most Praiseworthy''. Thank you Richard always.

Sara Kendrick

Date: 9/4/2013 6:24:00 AM

Great poetic quality..It has great rhythm, rhyme, and flow..I enjoyed reading this one today..Sara

Mustapha Mohammed
Date: 9/17/2013 5:48:00 PM

Thank you Sara, its always a delight to hear from you. : )

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 9/4/2013 12:09:00 AM

ahhh, looks like one that could be a kiss from heaven! WEll Done!

Mustapha Mohammed
Date: 9/16/2013 8:49:00 PM

Thank you Andrea for your kiss from heaven...lol. Glad you enjoyed.

Donna Jones

Date: 9/3/2013 3:54:00 PM

Mustapha.. your words bring calmness to the soul....I especially love the 2nd stanza....

Mustapha Mohammed
Date: 9/16/2013 8:46:00 PM

Thank you Donna for your kind review. Your words brings my soul joy just knowing that.

Carrie Richards

Date: 9/3/2013 2:55:00 PM

So romantic, as lovely as moonlight! This is a beauty !! Nice !!

Mustapha Mohammed
Date: 9/16/2013 8:30:00 PM

Thank you Carrie for your lovely review. Its always a pleasure to hear from you.

Kelly Deschler

Date: 9/3/2013 1:56:00 PM

I loved this poem! It is so beautiful and sweet. I like how you carried the theme of wind throughout this piece. Very nicely done!

Mustapha Mohammed
Date: 9/16/2013 8:28:00 PM

Thank you Kelly. I thought it would be pretty cool to switch from one imagery to another as if carried along by the wind. So thus the maintained theme throughout.