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Nov 7 · 239
Mint Tea
Upon my hand, the mint tea spilled and burned,
In flames and pain, my love to ash was turned.
I watched the scar, the rising smoke and flame,
And wondered why such harm from love became.

How fiercely can the things we cherish sting—
This bitter truth that hurtful moments bring.
That day, I mourned a sorrow deep and wide:
The tea I loved held no love to confide.
Nov 6 · 48
Longing
How strange it seems that still my heart should yearn,
For those beside me, whom I seek, and spurn.

I ask of them from those who cross my sight,
Though they walk with me, like shadows in the light.

My eyes pursue them, though they're close at hand,
As if their nearness slips like grains of sand.

They dwell within the blackness of my eyes,
Yet still, in longing, every heartbeat sighs.

My heart aches for them, though they're near to stay,
So close to my ribs, yet they drift away.

In every breath, their absence burns anew,
They are my presence, yet I bid adieu.

What spell bewitches so the soul to pine,
For company that's here, yet lost in time?

Within my core, their essence does reside,
Yet longing forms, an ache I cannot hide.

Strange fate! To feel such yearning’s endless plight,
To hold them close, yet miss them out of sight.

For though their presence graces my embrace,
My soul still chases what it cannot trace.
Nov 6 · 39
Trials
Through trials fierce, the world did test my soul,
Denied me joy that others find as whole.

Life stood against me, fierce and ever cold,
And burdens deep on fragile shoulders rolled.

I’ve seen betrayal, hate, and envy’s fire,
Yet still, I stand, though weary and so dire.

With strength unbending, though my choices failed,
I fought for kindness, though none prevailed.

Each hope I breathed, life crushed with ruthless hand,
But I press on, though storms don’t heed my stand.

I pray for peace, for rest in days to come,
For blessings true to ease what I've become.
Sep 26 · 60
People
Some people you meet just once, but in your heart they stay,
While others, every time you see, seem strangers day by day.

Some take, and others leave behind, a part or piece of you,
And some, with fleeting hours shared, leave memories deep and true.

Some friendships only bring you pain, though brief they seem to last,
And others, though just days apart, feel like the world has passed.

For things, some people sell their souls, without a second thought,
And some would trade away their years for moments dearly sought.

Some eyes reflect a pure embrace, like rivers calm and clear,
While others seem like distant lands, where kindness won't appear.

Some eyes are filled with quiet grief, some warm like hearth and home,
And some can pierce into your soul, though they've not stayed or roamed.

Some people glow in colors bright, while others hide their pain,
Some live in black and white, while others just seek shelter from the rain.

And those you trust the most, it seems, can hurt you deep within,
Yet, when you're far from them, with ease, they lift you from your sin.
Sep 15 · 83
Adele Hugo
In eighteen hundred seventy-two, one day,
A girl in New York’s streets, lost, made her way.

With clothes of mud, she spoke in French, distressed,
The crowd did try, yet none her mind addressed.

Her memory was gone, she knew no name,
A soul adrift in grief and silent shame.

A charity, French-born, helped her regain,
Her health, her past, and eased her heavy pain.

The daughter of a man of great renown,
Victor Hugo, whose fame had spread through town.

Her tale would break her father’s heart in two,
As she, for fifteen years, in exile grew.

Beside him on an isle so far from home,
They shared their days beneath the British dome.

But love misled her fragile heart’s pure core,
For Alfred, whom she followed shore to shore.

A British soldier, cruel, with heart untrue,
She crossed the seas for him, but sorrow grew.

In Nova Scotia’s lands, she chased his flight,
He drained her wealth, then vanished from her sight.

With no one left, no friend nor coin to hold,
She wandered, broke, in New York’s streets, so cold.

Returned to France, her spirit crushed and low,
Her silent vow from lips no word would flow.

For forty years, from heartache never free,
She spoke no more—no sound, no voice, no plea.

Her father tried to mend her shattered will,
But silence ruled her days, her nights grew still.

Her record stands, the longest silent vow,
In human lore, no voice will break it now.

Beware, O man, the hearts that break in pain,
For shattered souls may never speak again.
Sep 7 · 52
Medusa
Medusa's tale from myths of ancient days,
Is known for fearsome snakes and stony gaze.

Yet hidden truths lie deep within her past,
A victim's plight, in shadows long to last.

Once fair of face, a mortal 'mongst her kin,
Her sisters were of Gorgon’s beastly spin.

But she alone, of human form was blessed,
Until her fate by tragic gods addressed.

The poet Ovid told of her cruel plight,
In Athena’s temple, by Poseidon’s might.

The sea god’s lust, a crime beyond her will,
Yet for this wrong, she bore the goddess' ill.

Athena cursed the victim, not the foe,
With writhing snakes where locks once used to flow.

Her gaze, a force that turned all men to stone,
Condemned to live her days in fear alone.

Perseus sought her head at king's command,
With gifts from gods, a shield within his hand.

He cut her down, her power met its end,
But from her neck, her children did descend.

Pegasus, the winged horse, and giant bold,
Were born of ****, a tale of sorrow told.

Though myths recount Medusa’s monstrous fame,
Her only fault—her beauty was her shame.

In truth, the monster was not her but fate,
For gods, not men, had sealed her tragic state.

The victim of a crime, she bore the blame,
Yet history recalls her with disdain.
Aug 17 · 71
Silent Embrace
When she left me, silence took her place,
My heart is empty, aching for her grace.

Her absence casts a shadow over day,
In loneliness, I yearn for her to stay.

She filled my life with joy and tender light,
Now darkness comes with every lonely night.

I hope she'll hear the whispers of my plea,
And feel the love that still remains for me.

No one on earth will care for her like I,
My heart is bound to her until I die.

I'll wait for her, through every storm and test,
Till my last breath, she'll be the one I quest.

Her touch, her smile, her voice so soft and dear,
Are memories I hold when she is near.

Though parted now, our love will never cease,
I'll keep the faith and seek her in my peace.

In dreams she'll find me, longing for her touch,
Until she's in my arms again, I’ll clutch.
Aug 8 · 51
Memories
In Egypt's golden sands where Nile streams flow,
I danced with time, where ancient echoes grow.

The call to prayer at dawn, the pyramids' grace,
Home's warm embrace, a familiar place.

In Saudi’s desert, where the sun's fierce light,
Painted the dunes with a crimson sight.

The whispers of the wind in the silent night,
Guided my heart to peace, pure and bright.

Germany's streets, where history's layers lie,
Castles and rivers under a cloudy sky.

A land of poets, where every word takes flight,
Inspiring dreams in the soft moonlight.

Turkey's bazaar, where colors intertwine,
Between East and West, where cultures align.

The scent of spices, the warmth of tea,
In Istanbul's heart, I found a part of me.

The USA, a land both vast and free,
Where dreams are born in the land of liberty.

From city lights to forests wide,
I walked with hope, with the stars as my guide.

Each place a chapter in the book of my past,
Memories like jewels, forever to last.

With simple joys, in each land I found,
A piece of my soul on sacred ground.
Aug 8 · 86
My Friend
A friend so dear, with heart so pure and true,
In darkest nights, you guide me, pull me through.

When storms arise and shadows cloud my way,
Your voice, a beacon, turns my night to day.

With every laugh we share, my soul takes flight,
In your company, the world feels just right.

Through trials and joys, we stand side by side,
With you, dear friend, there's nothing left to hide.

Your words of wisdom calm my troubled mind,
In you, a strength so rare and hard to find.

Our bond is strong, no time can tear apart,
For in your trust, I've found a second heart.

In endless dreams, we wander far and wide,
With you, there's always joy and hope inside.

No mountain high, no valley deep or vast,
Could keep us from the friendship that will last.

With every step, our journey's bright and long,
In you, my friend, I find where I belong.

So here's to us, to memories yet to make,
Together always, for each other's sake.

Through all of life, in you, I see the end,
The greatest gift I have is you, my friend.
Aug 8 · 113
Egypt
In Egypt's land, my heart forever lies,
Beneath the sun that paints the golden skies.

Where Nile flows gently, ancient stories tell,
Of pharaohs, pyramids, and desert's spell.

The pyramids stand proud in desert sand,
Great monuments that time could not withstand.

In Cairo's streets, the bustling life unfolds,
With markets bright, where history is sold.

The Sphinx's gaze looks out across the land,
Guarding secrets in the shifting sand.

Luxor's temples whisper of the past,
Where echoes of the gods forever last.

The Red Sea sparkles, blue and pure and grand,
Its coral reefs like jewels on the sand.

The date palms sway where gentle breezes blow,
O'er fields of green where ancient waters flow.

From Alexandria's shores to Aswan's light,
My Egypt shines, a beacon in the night.

Her beauty and her grace forever stay,
In hearts of those who wander far away.

Oh, Egypt, land of timeless, wondrous lore,
In your embrace, I find my soul's deep core.

A land of dreams where ancient meets the new,
My beloved Egypt, to you I’m ever true.
Aug 8 · 217
The King of my Heart
In memories deep, my heart holds dear,
A father's love, forever near.

He taught me strength with gentle grace,
A guiding light in life's fast pace.

His wisdom vast, his kindness pure,
Through trials of life, he was my cure.

With every word, he shaped my mind,
A treasure trove, so rare to find.

He showed me how to stand up tall,
To face each fear, to never fall.

His laughter brightened darkest days,
In his embrace, I found my ways.

Though time has passed, his spirit stays,
In every dawn, in sunlit rays.

A hero true, a gentle soul,
In love and respect, I find my goal.

To honor him in all I do,
A father's legacy, tried and true.

In dreams, I hear his soothing voice,
In love and respect, I rejoice.

Though he has gone, his love remains,
A golden thread in life's domains.

In every step, his lessons guide,
With love and respect, I stride.
Aug 8 · 65
Getting Old
With age, the silver threads weave through our hair,
And lines of wisdom show a life that’s fair.

Our steps grow slower, yet our hearts beat strong,
In memories, we find where we belong.

Each wrinkle tells a story, bold and bright,
Of days now past, of love, and youthful light.

Though sight may dim and hearing fade away,
Our inner vision sharpens, clear as day.

We cherish every dawn and setting sun,
For life’s sweet race is nearly run.

The strength of youth may slowly ebb and wane,
But peace of mind and joy we still retain.

In every laugh, a thousand echoes ring,
Of all the joy and sorrow life did bring.

With every tear, a well of wisdom grows,
For through life’s trials, true understanding flows.

The years bestow a grace that youth can’t see,
A gentle heart, a spirit wild and free.

And though our bodies tire and days grow cold,
Our souls remain forever young and bold.

With age, we learn to value simple things,
The warmth of love, the hope a new day brings.

In twilight’s glow, we find a quiet peace,
As life’s long journey softly finds its cease.

So let us age with dignity and pride,
For in our hearts, eternal youth resides.
Aug 8 · 48
Feeling Sad
When my beloved feels sad, the skies turn gray,
The sun hides its face, and joy fades away.

Stars lose their sparkle, and the moon won’t gleam,
Her sorrow clouds the world, a silent dream.

But when she smiles, the universe comes alive,
The sun beams brightly, and the stars revive.

Birds sing sweet songs, and the rain gently falls,
Nature dances in joy, answering her calls.

Her happiness brings light to every place,
A glow that shines upon her radiant face.

The flowers bloom with colors bold and bright,
And every heart is filled with pure delight.

Her laughter echoes through the trees and skies,
A melody that lifts all spirits high.

When she feels joy, the whole world seems to know,
In her delight, all living things do grow.

So, when my beloved feels happy and free,
The universe smiles, just as it should be.

Her bliss makes the earth and heavens rejoice,
All nature sings with one harmonious voice.
Jul 30 · 39
Africa
In Africa, when life begins anew,
It's scored a goal, you're down one-two.

Without good schooling, here's goal number two,
If parents poor, then four-nil looms for you.

On this harsh field, there's but one game to play,
To strive for equal ground each passing day.

Welcome to Africa, where struggle's rife,
And daily battles mark the course of life.
Jul 30 · 50
My Soul
In night's embrace, her long black hair weaves,
A tender darkness where my heart believes.

Her eyes, like stars, illuminate my way,
Dispelling shadows, turning night to day.

Her smile, a charm that captivates my soul,
A beacon bright, a light that makes me whole.

Her gentle touch, a spark that brings me life,
Reviving me, dispelling all my strife.

Her skin, like snow, so pure in winter's chill,
A canvas white, a beauty standing still.

Her hug, a warmth that melts the coldest night,
In her embrace, I find my heart's delight.

Her happiness transforms the world anew,
A brighter place, a sky of azure hue.

Yet when she’s sad, the sun no longer shines,
The universe mourns, dark clouds draw their lines.

Her lips, like honey, sweet and purest gold,
A taste of heaven, stories yet untold.

With her, forever is my heart's desire,
A love so deep, an ever-burning fire.

My life's too short to give her all her due,
Yet every moment, I'll make dreams come true.

Together, we'll create a world so bright,
With love that dances in the soft moonlight.
Jul 27 · 313
My Rose
In twilight’s hush, when shadows veil the sky,
A Rose appeared; her beauty caught my eye.

She brought me warmth that melts the coldest night,
Her love, a beacon, guiding with its light.

Her gentle touch revives my weary soul,
In her embrace, I find myself whole.

Her voice, a melody, makes blood anew,
Its cadence soft, my heart's rhythm grew.

She's the secret to my boundless glee,
Her presence whispers sweet tranquility.

Wherever she treads, peace follows close behind,
Her tender spirit, loving and kind.

She is the half that makes my soul complete,
In her, the union of our hearts is sweet.

God sent her to me, a gift from above,
To fill my days with joy, to teach me love.

With every smile, she lights up the way,
Her laughter turns the darkest night to day.

She's my soulmate, the answer to my prayer,
In her, I find a love that's rare and fair.

Together, hand in hand, we face the strife,
For Rose, my love, is the essence of my life.
Jul 9 · 68
معك للأبد
انا معك في حب العشرين
وعشق الثلاثين
انا معك حتى ضحكة الأربعين
وتعب الخمسين
ووحدة الستين
ويأس السبعين
انا معك الي ان نلتقي في جنة النعيم
Jul 9 · 121
Together Forever
With you, I stand through love in twenties bright,
And passion's fire in thirties' thrilling night.

With you, I laugh through forties' joyful days,
And weary fifties' paths, through all life's ways.

With you, I'll face the solitude of sixties' dawn,
And seventies' despair, until hope is gone.

With you, until in heaven's bliss we meet,
Our souls in paradise shall find retreat.
Jun 17 · 68
نكبر
لا نكبر عندما يشير التاريخ بسبّابته إلى يوم ميلادنا البعيد
لا نكبر عندما ينهش الشيب فروة رأسنا
لا نكبر عندما تتساقط أسناننا مهاجرةً دون إذن منا بعد عقود من العمل المضني
لا نكبر عندما نصبح عاجزين عن الحياة بلا نظارة ملتصقة في وجوهنا.... حتى في أحلامنا الليلية المشوشة

نحن
نكبر حين يمرّ عزيز في حياتنا، ولا يلبث أن يسرقه الموت منا
نكبر حين تستغيث آذاننا مطالبةً بكلمة حبّ هاربة ولو بالصّدفة إلى مجرى سمعنا
نكبر عندما يعصف فصل الخريف بعلاقاتنا، ويتساقط البشر من حولنا فجأة
نكبر عندما نتمسّك بأذيال ضحكة زائفة مع شخص زائل
نكبر حين تشرق الشمس وتغيب دون أن نجد من نشاركه تفاصيلنا الساذجة
نحن
نكبر حين تهرم قلوبنا
Jun 17 · 65
We Age
We age not when our birthdays come and go,
Nor when our heads with gray begin to show.

We age not when our teeth begin to flee,
Nor when our eyes need glasses just to see.

But when a loved one’s taken by the night,
We age, for loss brings sorrow into light.

We age when ears crave words of love’s embrace,
When autumn winds strip friendships from their place.

We age when we must feign a joyful grin,
While knowing well the end is closing in.

We age when days and nights pass all alone,
Without a friend to share our simple tone.

We age when hearts grow weary with their strain,
For that is when true age begins to reign.
Jun 7 · 238
اتيك
وإني آتيك
كما يأتي الطفل لوالديه

آتيك من حربي ومن تعبي
ومن ليلي ومن أرقي

آتيك من التشرُّد
أبحث بين يديك عن المأوى

كما يحفظ الناس طريقهم للمنازل
حفِظت طريقي إليك

و مايزال وجهك سيد الاطمئنان
رغم الغياب المر
Jun 7 · 76
I come to you
In innocence, I come to you, as a child,
To parents dear, from battles wild,

From weariness and toil, I've tread,
From nights so dark, where rest had fled.

I come to you, from wandering's plight,
Seeking refuge in your sight,

As people find their way back home,
My path to you, in heart's roam.

And still your face, in absence strong,
Remains my solace, all along.
Jun 1 · 62
Africa
In Africa, when life begins anew,
It's scored a goal, you're down one-two.

Without good schooling, here's goal number two,
If parents poor, then four-nil looms for you.

On this harsh field, there's but one game to play,
To strive for equal ground each passing day.

Welcome to Africa, where struggle's rife,
And daily battles mark the course of life.
May 22 · 70
A Hero's Journey
In December's chill, in '45's embrace,
Born Abdallah, with a humble grace.

Ezbet Seedy Ragab, his village small,
El Monofia's heart, he answered the call.

Four brothers, two sisters, poverty's hand,
In grade six, he left school, had to work the land.

A farmer by dawn, self-taught by night,
His Arabic script, a beautiful sight.

At twenty, he chose a soldier's life,
In '65, he joined the strife.

Through wars he fought, from youth to old,
An officer's tale, a heart so bold.

In '70, wed my mother dear,
Seven children blessed their years.

He sacrificed, so we might gain,
The education, his dream's refrain.

Justice, patience, punctuality instilled,
Good behavior, his lessons fulfilled.

He wanted naught, but for us to soar,
To achieve his dreams, to be something more.

Kidney failure claimed him in '21,
A hero's journey, now was done.

Yet in my heart, he lives each day,
His memory, in every way.

Rest in peace, dear father, in heaven's light,
Until we meet again, in paradise bright.
May 11 · 85
لماذا انت؟
لماذا انت بالذات؟
عندما تصلني رسالة واحدة منك
تتلاشى همومي حتى لو كنت في عز ضيقي
تجعلني اتماسك في عمق بعثرتي
وكأنها تمسك يدي .. وتطبطب على ظهري
وكأنك معي وبجانبي وتسقيني من حنانك العذب
مكالمة منك حتى لو لم استطيع الرد عليها
كافية بأن تغمرني بسعادة لا حدود لها
فكيف لو كان تواجدك اكثر في حياتي !؟
منذ ان دخلت حياتي
واصبحت تتواجد فيها
كأن الله ارسلك لتواسيني في هذه الحياة
.. لتنسيني عذابي
شعوري معك لم اشعر به مع اي شخص اخر
وكأنك انسان غير عادي ولا تتكرر..
اعطيتني جرعات من السعادة والحب والاهتمام .. كأنها جبرتني لوقت طويل
وكأنك ضمّدت قلبي من جروحه والامه
لم تكن لحظة عادية
لحظة دخولك لحياتي
بل كانت قدر جميل
اسعد قلبي كثيراً
ادامك الله لي مابقي من العمر
في هذه الحياة الدنيا
قد تمر بي عاصفة من المشاعر
التي اكون  فيها غير ايجابي بنظرك
.. ولكنها في نظري
انفجارات لا اعلم سبب حقيقي لها
ان لم تعذرني بها
فلك حق ان تهجرني
.. وان كان لي عذر بها عندك
.. فيحق لي عندك ان تتحملني
May 8 · 305
Why You?
When from you a single message finds its way,
My troubles vanish, even in my darkest day.

As if you hold my hand and calm my fears,
You mend my scattered thoughts and dry my tears.

Your call, though I may not answer on the line,
Brings endless joy, a feeling so divine.

How much more if you were here each day,
Since you entered my life, a guiding ray.

It seems God sent you to comfort and to mend,
To ease my pain and wounds, my faithful friend.

With you, a feeling unique and so rare,
You've filled my days with love beyond compare.

You've given doses of happiness and care,
As if time stood still, as if you were always there.

Your entrance wasn't ordinary, it was fate,
Bringing joy that makes my heart elate.

May God keep you with me for my days to come,
Through storms of feelings, sometimes overcome.

If you can't forgive my faults, then leave if so,
But if you can, then bear with me as I grow.
Apr 25 · 152
شكوى
قصدت باب الرجاء والناس قد رقدوا
وبتُ أشكو إلى مولاي ما أجدُ
وقلتُ يا أملي في كل نائبة
يا من إليه لكشف الضر أعتمدُ
أشكو إليكَ أمورًا أنتَ تعلمها
مالي على حملها صبرٌ ولا جلدُ
وقد مددتُ يدي بالذل مفتقرًا
إليكَ يا خيرَ مَن مَددتُ إليهِ يَدُ
فلا تُردّنها يا ربَّ خائبةً
فبحرُ جودكَ يروي كلَّ من يَردُ
إذا الشدائدُ أقبلتْ بجنودِها
والدهرُ من بَعد المسرّة أوجعَكَ
لا ترجُ شيئًا من أخٍ أو صَاحبٍ
أرأيتَ ظلَّكَ في الظلامِ مَشى معَكَ
وَارْفَعْ يَدَيْكَ إِلَى السَّمَاءِ فَفَوْقَهَا
رَبٌّ إِذَا نَـــادَيْتَهُ مَـــــا ضَيَّعَــــــــكَ
Apr 25 · 58
A Complaint
I sought the door of hope while people slept in peace,
And now I complain to my Lord for I find no release.

I said, "O my hope in every difficulty,
To You, who I rely upon to relieve my misery.

I complain to You of matters You already know,
I have neither the patience nor the strength to bear them, although.

I have stretched out my hands in humility and need,
To You, O best of those to whom hands are stretched indeed.

So do not disappoint them, O Lord, in vain,
For the sea of Your generosity quenches all who seek its gain.

When hardships advance with their armies near,
And life, after joy, inflicts its painful spear,

Do not seek a thing from brother or friend,
Have you not seen your shadow walk with you till the end?

So raise your hands towards the sky above,
To the Lord, when you call, He never fails to love.
Apr 13 · 68
غيابك
أحب كل عيوبك الا غيابك
قلبي وروحي أسرى بابك

أغداك في وجداني كل الأعياب
كأن الحياة تنقصني بعد الغياب

كل يوم في غيابك ليس له معنى
يتوقف القلب ولا تبقى الحياة معنا

لا تبتعدي عني طويلاً
فأنت لحن حياتي وليس لك بديل

بعيداً عنك أشعر بالضياع والعدم
فأنت حب الحياة وكل النعم

عينيك بوصلتي في الكون الفسيح
وفي عناقك تفشل كل كلمات المديح

عندما تغادرين تسلبين أنفاسي
تغيب شمسي ويموت كل احساسي

في بعدك فقط أشعر أني وحيد
مثل القمر في الفضاء شريد

لا تتركي قلبي البائس في بعدك طويلاً
أنيري القلب الذي كنت له دوماً قنديلاً

في القرب أو البعد عيناي لا ترى سواك
فسبحان من أعطاك جمال الكون وسواك

فإذا اعتقدتِ أنَّ غيابك لا يهمُّ عندما ترحلين
فما حباتُ المطرِ إلا دموعي وقتَ الحنين
Feb 5 · 111
My Love
Oh fairest woman in this world of grace,
Thy scent resides within my soul's embrace.

To thee my heart finds solace, finds its ease,
In thee, love's essence softly finds its peace.

The specters of thy love, they haunt my mind,
Building for thee a palace, love defined.

Each kiss I send, it flies towards thy cheek,
In unawareness, thy blushes rise, so meek.

A traveler, my love flies swift to thee,
Longing for thy presence, wild and free.

Thy rosy cheeks, they beckon and they call,
With thy sweet fragrance, love enthralls us all.

I offer thee my heart in humble gift,
To thee, my dear, my life I gently shift.

I know thee as my enchantress, my own,
To thee, my youth and verse, they shall be sown.

Oh loveliest woman in this world so bright,
With thee, my worth finds increase in the light.

I love thee truly, from my very core,
I love thee dearly, now and evermore.
Feb 5 · 187
On Valentine's Day
Every Valentine's Day, my love for you is renewed,
Every Valentine's Day, your love in my heart accrued.

Every Valentine's Day, you dwell within my soul,
And "I love you" from my heart does unroll.

Every Valentine's Day, you're closer than my breath,
You possess my life, every feeling, until death.

Every Valentine's Day, you're my hopes and dreams,
The passion my heart yearns for, it seems.

Every Valentine's Day, you're my world and life's zest,
You're my solace, in turmoil, my dearest quest.

Every Valentine's Day, beside me you stand,
Every Valentine's Day, you're my dreams, so grand.

Every Valentine's Day, no love but for you,
Every Valentine's Day, my thoughts, my soul ensue.

Every Valentine's Day, you're flowers and trees,
Every Valentine's Day, all memories, thoughts, and pleas.
Feb 5 · 112
Broken Heart
In solitude, I ponder how to guard thy grace,
While facing the treacheries time may embrace.
Time, once aflame, now wanes to ember's glare,
Yet your love, an elusive dream, lingers fair.

How shall I shield thee if days betray our trust?
If destiny decrees, and love turns to dust?
Depart from me, let me face fate's decree,
But take my heart, so pain won't shadow me.

Life's burdens ease when happiness prevails,
And worldly woes recede when hope exhales.
Walk not with me toward shadows profound,
Nor towards a future where anguish is crowned.

A myriad worries and ghosts doth pursue,
As my wounds wail in sorrow's rue.
Before my eyes, my dreams decay and rust,
With naught to call for hope or trust.

Your love, still my last ambition, my final plea,
Yet worries assail, pursuing me like a plea.
All that remains of my dreams is but dust,
Pain, the remnant of joy, turning to rust.

Above, a darkened veil shrouds the sky's light,
Below, thorns and flames test my resolve's height.
In this age, there exists naught but thee,
Have mercy on this heart that bled for thee.

Your love rekindled my heart anew,
After years of sorrow, of pain, I once knew.
What did my heart do to deserve such despair?
Once, you were my earth, my sky, my air.

Why make my world a realm of gloom and night?
Why insist on parting, on fleeing from sight?
What turned your heart to such cold disdain?
Has love vanished? Is only sorrow to remain?

Did your heart, once tender, turn to wield a blade?
Casting me into darkness where morning's light fades.
Who erred in wronging the other, who's to blame?
Who transformed from lover to a selfish name?

You shattered my heart, reduced it to shards,
Taking earth from beneath me, skies from above.
Is this the way of the world, the way of time?
After love, must parting and forgetting climb?

Does my heart deserve such anguish from thee?
After affection, passion, and shared agony.
I endured much for thee, yet more I'll bear,
The world grows harsher, but without you, I fear.

You were my dearest, my most beloved friend,
I fear for you, your soul, and how you'll tend.
Must I be harsh for you to comprehend?
Will you endure my torment, as here I bend?

How did you hide this heart, this stone so cold?
Once, you hid it behind that face, so bold.
Is it time for masks to fall away?
Is it time for you to slice my heart, betray?

I never wished to linger for a day like this,
To hear thunder from your lips, amiss.
Did you wait to witness my longing's demise?
To see my heart amidst burning skies?

Why this betrayal, this vengeful art?
Why this deceit, why this pain at heart?
A day will come when your eyes will weep,
When my faded feelings you'll finally reap.

That day draws near, so await its song,
Not for vengeance, but for my departure long.
The harshest punishment is to leave you alone,
To face life's waves, adrift and unknown.

To realize the value lost, my heart's demise,
To regret the innocent heart you've sacrificed.
Stay away, stay far from me,
Love's feelings departed, for you to see.

Whatever happens, I'll never forgive,
For a heart so cruel, so eager to grieve.
You chose once, chose your own path to tread,
Your joy, your happiness, while my heart bled.

No longer do I have a heart to love you again,
No longer beats it for a departed friend.
Within my ribs, it remains, yet still,
But your love, inside, fades, fades until.

I no longer recall your treacherous gaze,
My heart finds solace, while my eyes blaze.
Seek solace for yourself, akin to thee,
For you have become one of enmity.

Leave me be, for I no longer see thee,
And the heart that once longed now begins to flee.
Love lingers within me, within my chest,
But it's meant for another, this is your quest.
Feb 5 · 78
Love Flame
Long have I yearned for you, beloved of my life,
My darkened sky awaits you, my moon, my strife.
I loved you, and you've seized my heart, fate's decree,
Your lovely eyes engraved in mine, eternally free.

The darkness in my heart ends, you're my dawn, my morrow,
Come close, quench my fire, ease my pain, my sorrow.
Have mercy on my longing, my endless night,
I chose your eyes to be my path, my guiding light.

To reach your beautiful heart, I beseeched the Most High,
Do not stray, my dearest, cause my despair to sigh.
In life's desert, you're my shadows, my trees,
I long to see you always, even when you're at ease.

I cannot bear distance, nor can I endure patience,
You said I was created not for tranquilations.
Created to be amidst the winds, a part,
I've never known happiness, only darkness in my heart.

You said sadness is my constant, as if it's my fate,
As if within my heart, there's a piercing state.
I love you, yet my heart bleeds, a silent plea,
I love you, yet fear the wrath that may be.

I love you, yet I can't hide what's within,
You're my family, my kin, in a world so mean.
I cannot stray from you, my love, nor do I want to,
You're my mind, my essence, my spirit anew.

I told her, I don't want to see your tears anymore,
Life's not just sorrows, it has much more in store.
Your tears are but fire, burning, a deep wound,
I love you, I cannot hide this love so profound.

She said, I won't forget you, my love stands strong,
Stronger than the passing days, it belongs.
I fear for this love amidst all worldly affairs,
My mind denies, but my heart declares.

She said, I can't be angry at you, my love,
I can't, even if it brings darkness from above.
She said, there's no beauty in this life we lead,
Death alone can grant me peace, indeed.

I said, no matter how harsh life's plight may seem,
There's always tender feelings within the stream.
We may feel sadness, at times, it's true,
But we shouldn't dwell in pain, it's not what we're due.

Life's beautiful despite its wounds and sorrow,
Even in the longest night, there's a brighter morrow.
There must be thorns for the roses to bloom,
Daylight follows the darkest night's gloom.

Life's always beautiful with the beloved near,
No wound too deep without love to steer.
She said, without you, I'm a body without a soul,
My heart, without you, is an empty hole.

Will we remain together, destiny's decree?
Will we find more than death's inevitable spree?
Feb 5 · 76
My Life
Still beats within my ribs a tender heart's tune,
A heart that loves you and loves the universe's boon.
Did God create in your face a radiant moon?
Yet, each time I see it, it turns into stone, maroon.

In your presence, I see nothing but your grace,
Within me echoes a word, "I love you," in every space.
I never knew the meaning of this feeling, alas,
Now I burn with love, seeking the world's pardon en masse.

Love I found in the deep sea of your eyes so bright,
I cannot escape its depths, O my angelic light.
The deeper I dive, the more love and passion I find,
As if I am burdened with a mountain in my mind.

A sea of love overflows from your captivating gaze,
I pray to God to keep you in His divine embrace.
Be gentle with me, for I can't bear this fervent dream,
Grant me strength to endure the weight of this extreme.

Would you repeat to me what my eyes and ears fail to hear?
And reassure me that it's not a dream, allay my fear.
I love you, I love you, my lips repeat a thousand times,
Don't be surprised, for from the unbelievers, love climbs.

It's your beauty, my beloved, that unveiled love's truth,
In your eyes, the tender feelings find their veracious booth.
In your eyes, the sea of darkness finds its rest,
Be gentle with my heart, be gentle with my quest.

For you, my heart understands the meaning of its beat,
It yields love, loyalty, and tenderness so sweet.
With a word from you, I am forever alive,
With a word from you, the full moon does thrive.

With a word from you, my tears transform into laughter,
And my heart melts, and my ribs part thereafter.
I hear the echo of your heart's beat in my soul's domain,
Don't ask how the world fares without you, in my joy and pain.

Your love's tempestuous winds have swept me away,
So pity me, for I belong to your love, come what may.
I came to you to hide from life's fears so dire,
As if torn apart, I said, "I love you," when your heart did inquire.

From you, I found more than love or mere admiration,
Before your lips utter, wounds and dreams find liberation.
Come closer, and wipe away the pain and sorrow,
Come closer, for in you, I see no tomorrow.

Come closer, I don't want to remember who I used to be,
For I've achieved the dream, I've achieved the fantasy.
Come closer, the closer you get, the nearer I come,
Don't ask how I survive without you, I've already won.

Come closer and hold me tight, come close to me,
So I forget the taste of sadness and misery.
Come closer, don't leave me, come ever near,
Come closer and don't forsake me, my dear.

Come closer, I want to hear the silence of your lips,
Don't ignore my heart, which to you, in longing, flips.
My feelings rush towards you like flowing waters grand,
How can I halt them, stirred by winds so wild and unplanned?

Was I alive before this moment, I wonder aloud,
Or was time harsh, with its heavy, relentless shroud?
Since I saw you, I gained a sense of being,
Together forever, I pray, in the All-Seeing.

How swiftly the times change their tune,
The evening turns lovely from a harsh, cold moon.
You gave my heart its life and song anew,
And it forgets all the pain it once knew.

No matter how many times I say "I love you" it's not enough,
No matter how far I gaze, my eyes reveal love's tough.
Your love shone upon me, a gleam of light so pure,
Like an oasis amidst the deepest, darkest moor.

Your love appeared like the dawn breaking the night,
It illuminated the wilderness with goodness, bright.
Come closer, I want to feel happiness and bliss,
Come closer, you're all life is, all my wish.
Feb 5 · 226
Love and Forgetting
I love you, with faith that does sustain,
My heart shall love you, resisting the strain.
Forever I'll yearn for love's sweet refrain,
But will you love me, against nature's grain?

Humans are said to be made from forgetting,
Tell me you'll love me, no room for regretting.
Remember you hold water, while I'm thirsting,
Do not dismay, my heart is only bursting.

If you know your way, remember I'm lost,
If my love you're unsure of, listen to love's cost.
Know near or far, my love will emboss,
My life and existence, love's eternal gloss.

Have mercy on me, softer than time's trend,
Remember my love, but time's not a friend.
Look around, my love in every bend,
Clear as the sun, even to the blind, it sends.

My love for you, needs no proof or test,
Stay close, my dear, don't stray from my nest.
Do you want my heart, once bright, now stressed?
My love brightens worlds, brings joy, and zest.

Don't push me away, to the depths of despair,
Distance from you, the harshest affair.
Before you, love's taste was rare,
Don't be surprised, my love's fire flares.

You've taught my heart, forgiveness and grace,
Don't hesitate, in my heart, find your place.
The time is now, don't let it race,
Settle in, beloved, love's embrace.
Return to me, oh dearest of my life's delight,
Have mercy on my saddened heart, end my plight.

Do not ignite my sorrow, my endless woe,
Draw close to me, lessen my torment's flow.

How could I forsake you, abandon my existence?
You are all I wish for, my tears and persistence.

Nothing shall part us, not even death's decree,
Distance from you was my first calamity.

Our separation sheds my blood and tears anew,
Where can I flee, when you're my sky and my view?

You are all I desire in this worldly domain,
Do not stray, cause me more longing and pain.

Distance from you was my most bitter choice,
Yet returning to your embrace makes me rejoice.

Why do you distance your beloved eyes from mine?
Approaching you was all my heart did pine.

Gazing into your lovely eyes, my sole care,
Your sweet breath, my life, still fills the air.

You've taken your heart and eyes far from me,
Robbing me of all wealth, can't you see?

How do ships sail in your sea without a guide?
Away from your warmth, my nights grow wide.

I no longer see your cheeks, where have my roses gone?
When will this separation end, when will my moan?

When will your beautiful face illuminate my skies?
Who but you can soothe my heart, hush my cries?

Your love in my heart bore abundant fruit,
Your warm breath comforted, nights acute.

My pen wrote of your eyes, inspiring my words anew,
You were always the faithful beloved in dreams I pursue.

When will I reclaim the beauty of my days and the heroine of my tales?
Your beautiful eyes were my hope, return to me, let time unveil.
Feb 5 · 211
My Land and Sky
Where can I flee when you're my land and sky so vast?
You fill my days and nights, my thoughts everlast.
You brought to my life light, dispelled every dark,
More than myself, I love you, in loyalty, stark.

You draw close, seizing my heart with subtle art,
From you, I know naught but love's purest part.
In sickness, you're my cure, my healing balm,
My heart never tasted bitterness or harm.

You shielded my heart from deceit and woe,
In pride, it proclaims your love high and aglow.
Your love stormed my heart with beauty and grace,
My life's now a garden, in your love's embrace.

Once barren, now verdant, my life blooms anew,
Your love, my oasis, my water so true.
Without despair, my heart calls for thee,
Return to me, O my beloved, my plea.

Without your love, my heart turns to dust,
Life without you, mere agony and distrust.
Only in your eyes, I find solace and rest,
Your love pierced my heart, I am truly blessed.

Your name, the sweetest melody I know,
Deserves from me, love's eternal flow.
Have mercy on my heart, don't tear it apart,
Your love, my everything, my beating heart.

Do not forsake my heart, in anguish, it cries,
Distance from you, my deepest sighs.
If you forget my love, deny not my faith,
Your beauty's my solace in night's lonely wraith.

Your presence, a comfort in shadows so deep,
Have mercy on my heart, let it not weep.
For without you, my sky, my earth is bare,
In your love, I find refuge, beyond compare.
Feb 4 · 60
Twilight Sorrow
In twilight's sorrow, shadows start to creep,
My heart's lament, a dirge for dreams to keep.

As stars cascade, in the vast expanse above,
I mourn the loss of our once-binding love.

Each night I search the heavens for a sign,
A glimmer of hope in this bleak design.

But silence reigns, a cruel and callous jest,
In solitude, my soul becomes unrest.

The echo of your laughter haunts my days,
A ghostly presence in life's tangled maze.

Memories like shards, they pierce and they rend,
In the shattered remains, my heart does bend.

The void you left, an abyss of despair,
In its depths, I find no solace, no repair.

Was I but a fleeting shadow in your light,
Lost in the darkness of this endless night?

Questions unanswered, linger in the air,
A silent plea, a whispered, desperate prayer.

Do you feel the ache of this separation,
Or am I condemned to this desolation?

The bonds we forged, now fractured and torn,
Left adrift, in the tempest, I am worn.

In solitude's embrace, I bear the weight,
Of love's cruel twist, of our bitter fate.

Yet still, a flicker of hope remains,
A beacon in the darkness, amidst the chains.

For in the depths of despair, I find grace,
A glimmer of light in this desolate place.

Though you may never return, my love,
I'll carry your memory to the stars above.

For in the echoes of our once-shared song,
I find the strength to carry on, though you're gone.
Jan 17 · 156
هبة
أشعر ولأول مرة أني سعيدٌ في حظي
فالله قد أنعم عليّ بهبة هي قدري

اسقيت روحي بحُبك حتى ارتوت
ونمت نبتة قلبي بحُبك وأثمرت

لا أبالغ حين أقول، أن قصائدي بحبك شعرٌ مغزول
ليس قلبي، بل أنت إلى شمال صدري تؤول

وحدك من يسكن قلبي فليس لغيرك عليه سلطان
ينبض حين يراك معي ويضخ بأمر حبك الشريان
فإن لم تكن معي يتوقف قلبي ويعلن العصيان

تزهر براعم حبك على جدار قلبي وتتدلّى
تزحف حروف اسمك على صدري وتتجلّى

لم أكن أحيا حتى جرى حبك في الوريد
انت الحياة والعبير الذي بعد المطر وليد

من أجلك أحببت الحياة وآمنت
وبين ذراعيك هدأت وسكنت

مهما حدث سأظل انتظرك حتى ولو للأبد
على باب قلبك لا أمَلّ ولو طال الأمد

بوجودك إلى جواري تتحقق كل أحلامي
فقط بين ذراعيك أنسى أحزاني وآلامي

انت وحدُك في أعماق صدري
فحرف اسمك الذي نُقِش بكفي
خير دليل على أنك وحدك وفقط قدري
Jan 17 · 448
Broken
I love you and full of belief
You are always my relief

I always long for your tenderness
You are always my sole happiness

I never forget a word you once said
I keep it deep in my heart and head

Since you left, my sun was taken
I heard my backbone broken

Was I truly your soulmate
Was I sincerely your fate?

You just left with no excuse
Grief has surely won, I lose

Are you happy now after departure
Are you happy to see me in torture?

When you left, you took my soul away
Despair kills me, my heart is the prey

Since you left, flowers have lost their scent
You instantly broke my heart with no hint

Keep my chain around your neck, our love token
Once taken off, be sure my heart will be broken

No one will give you love like mine
My heart is shaped in matchless design

You will be sure of my love one day
I will be waiting for you every day
Sep 2023 · 1.1k
Gift
Walid Abdallah Sep 2023
For the first time I feel I am fortunate
God gave me the best gift to be my fate

With love water, you irrigate my soul
My heart grew in love with your call

I don't exaggerate, I weave my love into verse
I just make the left of my chest your universe

Only you have the key to live there forever
My heart beats only when we are together

Your love buds blossom on my heart's wall
On my chest, the letters of your name  crawl

Your love pumps blood into my veins
You are the delicate breeze when it rains

Because of you, in life I have faith and belief
In your tender hug, I found comfort and relief

Forever, for you I am ready to wait
I never get bored at your heart's gate

If I have you, all my dreams come true
Between your arms, I never feel blue

I carry you everywhere I go deep in my chest
I hold the first letter of your name tight in my fist
Sep 2023 · 195
Absence
Walid Abdallah Sep 2023
I love all your flaws except for your absence
You enthral my heart, soul and every sense

Any day passes without you is meaningless
My life and heart stop, I frankly confess

Don't stay away for long
You're my life's tone and song

I feel astray, I get lost
You're the one I love most

Your eyes are my compass in the vast space
I belong to your arms, they are my home, my place

When you leave, you take my breath away
My sun sets down, none but you makes my day

When you go and leave me alone
I feel I am a dark sky with no moon

Come back quickly to my desperate heart
Give it the life you take the time you depart

My eyes see none but you whether far or near
Come closer and eliminate every fear

If you think your absence doesn't matter
Look at the rain to see the tears my eyes scatter
Aug 2023 · 1.1k
Breathing
Walid Abdallah Aug 2023
On seeing you, I  breathed through my heart
Please, stay there forever and never depart

You have no eye lids, they are two lips
Where a flood of tenderness drips

Take me into the deep well of your embrace
Where I see nothing except for your face

Let me closer to breathe your sighs
Believe in my heart, it never lies

In your presence, I see none but you
I taste that happiness I never knew

You're my God's most precious gift
For you, anything can be easily left

I only feel alive in the shrine of your eyes
My heart dances, sings and always flies

Never be away even for just a few minutes
Being together my feelings have no limits

Your smile always makes me on cloud nine
Our eternal love contract is ready to sign

For the heart that breathes you, never be late
Let's make our happiness and draw our fate
Aug 2023 · 331
If only you knew
Walid Abdallah Aug 2023
If only you knew how much I love you
You wouldn't ask for a proof or a clue

If only you knew how I feel
You would help my heart heal

If only you were here in front of my eyes
You would know where my happiness lies

If only you knew my heart follows your steps
You would hold me between your eyes' lips

If only you looked into my eyes so deep
You wouldn't leave my heart in your absence weep

If only you could see my soul
You would hear its desperate call

If only you could touch my hand
You would definitely understand

If only you could feel my pains
You would see yourself in my veins

If only we met a hundred years before
I would still love you much more

If only we were together now and forever
I would find peace longing for years to discover
Aug 2023 · 179
Open my heart
Walid Abdallah Aug 2023
I open all my heart windows to let your love in
Like the perfume, the light and the sun

When I love you, I know the universe is fine
I feel that the earth orbits and on its line

For me, you are all the women of the earth
You are my roots since my birth

You are the warmth of my feeling
Before you, I was senseless being

Some lines are never enough to describe my emotion
They are just like a drop in the ocean
Apr 2023 · 289
ﺣﺒﻴﺒﺘﻲ
Walid Abdallah Apr 2023
يا أحلى إمرأة في الدنيا
يا عطراً يسكنُ في زهري
يا من يرتاحُ لها قلبي
يا حُباً يرقدُ في صدري
أطياف هواكِ تُطاردُني
فأشيدُ هناك لها قصري
والقُبلةُ نحوكِ أبعثُها
ومكان خدُودكِ لا تدري
فتطيرُ إليكِ مُسافرةً
تشتاقُ إليكِ لذا تجري
تختارُ خدودكِ تسكُنها
فيفوحُ عبيركِ يا طيري
سلَّمتُ إليكِ هنا قلبي
وتركتُ إليكِ أنا أمري
وعرفتُ بأنكِ فاتنتي
وإليكِ أصوغُ صبا شِعري
يا أحلى إمرأةٍ في الدنيا
يا من يزدادُ بها قدري
أهواكِ ، أُحبكِ من قلبي
أهواكِ ، أُحبكِ يا عمري
Apr 2023 · 394
Make me
Walid Abdallah Apr 2023
You make me smile when I want to cry
You make me alive when I want to die

Make me laugh when I want to frown
You just turn my life upside down

Believe in me when no one else does
You’re my now, my is, my was

When I'm with you, time flies so fast
It's like the present is the past

I need you more than you can believe
Love you more than you can conceive

Think about you every night and day
And hope my life can stay this way

I don't want it to be any other way
You're the only wish for which I pray
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Apr 2023 · 210
Don't think
Walid Abdallah Apr 2023
Don't think that I love you the same way as I write
I am a poet but when writing about our love I burn with no light

Don't think that writing about our love can ever express
It is only worried smoke of the fire that leaving me in a mess

Feelings can't be measured by a look, a touch or a word that my tongue forms

There is a big difference between what we hide and reveal in feelings, insomnia, and storms
Mar 2023 · 180
أنوبيس
Walid Abdallah Mar 2023
يجري النيل هنا منذ ملايين السنين
يحمل كل الخير ويزيل كل الانين

بنيت أول حضارة عظيمة في هذا المكان
و بفضلي لا يوجد جوعان او عطشان

لقد ولدت جنديا اموت مدافعا عن أرضي
اضحي بحياتي من أجل حبة من رمالها فهي عرضي

أنوبيس وحورس جاهزان إلى الأبد
يحميان مصر بعون الواحد الصمد

ولدت فرعون وهذا قدري
اعلم العالم الحب والكره ليس من شيمي

النيل في اوردتي يجري مجري الدماء
وعلي وجهي حفرت ارض مصر والسماء

خريطة مصر منحوتة علي جدار فؤادي
عرف العالم الكتابة الفن والموسيقي بفضل بلادي

أنا العين الساهرة الحامية لمصر ولا تنام
فمصر قابعة في قلبي احميها من الانام

آمرا كل مصري أن يقف ثابتا بلا يأس
مدافعا عن الوطن ليل نهار بكل بأس

الفراعنة دوما اسودا في ساحة النزال
درعنا الحق والعدل واعدائنا دوما الي زوال

النيل هو شريان الحياة وقت الظمأ والبلاء
فهو بئر الماء ومستهل الرخاء

تسعي مصر دائما للعدل والسلام  
فهي عادة راسخة بمرور الاعوام

لم تسعي ابدا مصر للصراع والحرب
مصر هي الملاذ والخلاص ونبع الحب

ولكن اذا فرض عليها يوما حرب
أنوبيس يحمل رمحه ليمحو اي كرب

حورس عاليا يرفرف جناحيه خفاقا
مهللا بالنصر علي كل مختال افاقا

مصر قادرة علي حماية نفسها من ابالسة الانس والجان
اسأل الهكسوس والتتار وغيرهم من سقط في قاع النسيان

هناك دوما احمس و مينا و حتشبسوت
يرسلون رسالة حب للعالم باعلي صوت

رسالتنا الاولي للعالم دوما هي السلام
لذا ستظل مصر ام الدنيا بمرور الاعوام
An Arabic version of my long poem Anibus and both versions are published in Doublespeak magazine and other journals.
Mar 2023 · 213
Disappear
Walid Abdallah Mar 2023
Say you love me, then disappear
It will be enough, I swear

I put my soul in your hand as a flower
Take my heart into space and flutter

I didn't adore you, you are just in my vein
Show mercy my princess, be gentle to my pain

You are the dream that inhabited my mind, I swear
Say you love me, just once, then disappear
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