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A ghazal poem is a form of poetry consisting of couplets which share a rhyme and a refrain, but there is more to a ghazal. What is ghazal in poetry (complete definition)?
BLACK AND WHITEOn-off, the sum of all thought given; a light switch is poor a choice for our soul
I'm allowed to answer right or wrong; tell me, then, what gives me power soul?
Gardens are planted meant to...
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Categories:
deep,
Form: Ghazal
Mirror in heartIf there’s in heart a small mirror,
What need there’s for a wall mirror?
Heart would reveal your veiled intent,
Let no dust befall on mirror.
One that conceals human conceit,
We never can call a mirror.
But...
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Categories:
heart, mirror,
Form: Ghazal
Rhyme as if asks refrainWhere’s right terrain, rain as if asks,
Where to go, a train as if asks.
Utterly baffled of its task,
What if I bless, bane as if asks.
What should I do in state of Zen?
My mind in...
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Categories:
pain, rain,
Form: Ghazal
Just like thatLet’s live somewhat light just like that,
Light of needless weight just like that.
The train when comes to take, let’s go,
Board light and alight just like that.
If face potholes in life, to leap
And go ahead...
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Categories:
life,
Form: Ghazal
Tonn ChliodhnaTonn Chliodhna
My lover haunts here, he hears me plead
with each ninth wave, I break and bleed.
I left Tir Tairngine, for Ciabhad’s love,
jealous MacLir would intercede
That deity in vengeance wrought
a spell borne from his lust and...
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Categories:
myth, mythology, sea,
Form: Ghazal
In the g'night of spaceThere's a solar wind that's contained; in the night of space
Shadows find nowhere to show; the inner light of space
Impossible to touch, it leaves us; without a trace
Frozen rings of breathing streams blasting the bright...
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Categories:
deep, solitude, space,
Form: Ghazal
Traditions, Our Way of Life: CountsLove contests in quantities, like numbers,
game of chance for romance by the numbers,
You and you, pick one or two, left first choose,
then right follows through ... awake the numbers,
if I was you, don't let romance...
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Categories:
appreciation, character, future, growing
Form: Ghazal
Spun from the NightIs this how love’s day spring suddenly becomes night?
I’m a helpless victim imprisoned in the night.
How many souls have you captured oh, enchantress?
Your purple garden blossoms to bring trailing night.
An accomplished and long-gone pretty Delilah,
The...
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Categories:
grief, heartbreak, lost love,
Form: Ghazal
In the world of loveIn the world of love, where hearts dance free,
A ghazal of longing, I shall weave for thee.
Like a gentle breeze, love brushes our souls,
Transforming us into beings whole, bold and free.
In the night's embrace, passion...
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Categories:
feelings, love, poetry,
Form: Ghazal
Fable of the Night
O, my angel, how smitten are yearnings of lonely night!
Will lover’s fantasy enchant, dream of this dreary night?
Though alluring is its rhythm, are you aware my sweet love,
Forlorn is the song, vying favor of this...
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Categories:
romantic,
Form: Ghazal
LightLight 1-29-24 Syllables checked with www.howmanysyllables
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Light
Nightfall’s hand laid heavy on fleeing twilight
While the darkness, born early, swallowed the light.
Driving rain clouded the eyes of pale daylight,
Sheer curtains of rain blurred tears in the lamplight.
A...
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Categories:
angel, hope, night, rain,
Form: Ghazal
Unnamed Heart
Written: January 29, 2024
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Your eyes are the blades that slaughter my heart.
These ruby lips store words that pierce...
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Categories:
adventure, analogy, appreciation, dream,
Form: Ghazal
To feel evergreen
In my poetic garden, where petals breathe with light - I feel evergreen.
Among ruby roses I see butterflies take flight - I feel evergreen.
Roaming under the influence of jasmine and honeysuckle perfume,
Edenic whispers weave tales...
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Categories:
analogy, love, romance,
Form: Ghazal
Gaping Pain
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The empty house is silent, I can't see
Blinded by grief, it has overcome me
Your voice is not heard, dawn to the sunset
The loss of your strength has...
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Categories:
death, loss, pain,
Form: Ghazal
My Pearl From the Sea
Categories:
emotions, feelings, love, sea,
Form: Ghazal
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Definition | What is Ghazal in Poetry?