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Wink of Eyes

My journey is shorter than a wink Tarry a little, I shall be back Apathy emits nauseating stink Kindness is a needle in haystack What shall I stay here for? Bondages are hard to endure Thy creations allure me from far Beauties are mine, I’m not sure Thy free gifts have a price tag I’ve to pay even to breathe My cravings, my desires have snag I am mortgaged up to teeth Love has stretching demands Life bewails the limited grant There are bonds, bonds and bonds How to endure the ceaseless haunt Prepare the hearse for me I beseech you let my soul free.

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Lisa Cooper

Date: 10/30/2008 3:11:00 PM

bravo

Dorian Petersen Potter

Date: 10/28/2008 4:05:00 PM

Wow! what a profound and wonderful poem you've penned here, Mahammad. So well written indeed! I really enjoyed reading this one.Love and Blessings! Dorian

George Anos

Date: 10/15/2008 9:27:00 PM

Oh yes, the whirlwind of material demands the world imposes on one's soul hehehe! Sometimes it could get so confusing as to over rate its values against whats important... Introspective Mohammad, a little too metaphorical in some areas where it needs to be light, but it catches on ok in the end though! Brgds from The Olongapoet

Fathima Dawood

Date: 10/11/2008 4:17:00 AM

Yes, so much truth in these lines Mohammed!! LIfe is but two days, and we hanker after wealth and material needs!! So true Peace Fathima

Margaret Okubo

Date: 10/10/2008 12:17:00 PM

Absolutely beautiful though a very sad verse.It reflects our tumultous journey here on earth yet we must hold on and be strong.Excellent. Meg.

Kristin Reynolds

Date: 10/9/2008 7:30:00 AM

Mohammad! I had to come back here, and ask you p,ease if you could tell me the name and author of the poem you quoted me in my latest! That was one heavy-duty quote, and I must know the poem, as within that one line, speaks the key to wisdom. Please? thank you! Kristin

Chitra Lakhera

Date: 10/9/2008 5:41:00 AM

There's so much pain in it. Its as if a you have foretold the stories of many generations ahead and also reviewed the tales of people lagging behind. Great piece. Blessings, Chitra

Kristin Reynolds

Date: 10/9/2008 3:44:00 AM

I so know of the mortal pain and grief of which you so beautifully write, this earth and all it's dimensional laws are so hard to live with, but this is a gift! This is our gift - the means with which to gain access unto eternity, for only through the gaining of will and hard hard times, are we able to crystallize such strength - it is all in the overcoming of hardship - for this is truly a gift, and if we do not use it as it was intended, we are smoke. Awesome awesome poem! K

Deneen White

Date: 10/8/2008 3:07:00 PM

wow, this radiates so much pain and sorrow, don't give up look through your momments of sorrow, and seek out the hidden blessings, this hit me to the core of my extremity with the depth of this write, don't give up, it could actually be worse, someone else's predicament always is, kindness is around more so than you think, great write, and thanks as always for your kind comments, take care you are in my prayers, D-nyce

Sharon Winter

Date: 10/8/2008 1:59:00 PM

You pack so much into every verse. The first and third stand out for me, but the poem in it's entirety is incredible. Another amazing write from our talented Mohammad Yamin! Love, Shar

Laura Mckenzie

Date: 10/8/2008 9:42:00 AM

I know there are so many people that feel this way , I must admit I do to at times ,very well done much thought put into to this write! Laura :)

Date: 10/8/2008 8:27:00 AM

Much to think about in your words. A bit on the dark side but not too much to turn off readers. Interesting reflection. Thank you for sharing this poem with us and for your kind words regarding mine. Best wishes with your writing. Karen

Christy Hardy

Date: 10/8/2008 7:42:00 AM

I feel this way sometimes, especially when I watch the news....so depressing, but things shall get better, you will see.....loved this write, sad but sooooo good.....thanks for sharing.....Blessings Always, Christy

Michael Jordan

Date: 10/8/2008 7:17:00 AM

Mohammad - This sure is a deep poem - You put some heavy thought into this - Well written piece - God Bless