... in memory of Yvonne ...
In the place where I pay homage to the night
I pled your case to stars that strew the night.
From this mountaintop I prayed for you to heal,
In tandem fell two bold stars through the night.
I, too, had walked on that shadow’s edge before
And knew you as another who knew the night.
Your journey along the shadow’s edge was long,
Then your strength gave out and on you drew the night.
Maybe your soul was healed instead of your form
That we are left in your wake to rue the night.
Now in silence on that mountaintop I gaze
On blurring stars where long I view the night.
Stars reflect in the well-spring of my soul;
I sought a friend, but was left in lieu the night.
Was it your essence in the wind that whispered,
“I’m not lost, Zahhar,” as languid grew the night?
Author notes
i met her because i fell in love with her daughter. she befriended me because she felt i was unique. i cultivated the friendship because no-one like her had ever bothered with me before. she died because the cancer finally won. for me, the loss was staggering. this poem was written shortly after her death in july of 2002.
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Written July 31st, 2002
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the reflection of sadness is very deep. this ghazal is just beautiful.
all the best - sukhdarshan -
this is a truly wonderful tribute.
i cant even explain how deep this touched.
im very sorry.
this is a beautiful write and i can sense the pain in the lines.
Peace && Blesses
~Rain
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you sure know how to make a guy feel good about his ghazal.
thank you. this was indeed a very special and memorable piece of writing for me. -
Amazing
[gapes] Just give me a minute to wallow in your greatness.
[moments pass]
A beautifully haunting poem. It deeply relfects the sadness you felt when your friend passed away. This poem almost brought me to tears...not the poem I think...just the thought of loosing a friend. This poem is amazing, simply amazing.
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This poem is beautiful in its sadness. It is such a shame that a loss had to be the inspiration of it. You testify of a lovely person through your words. I know she would have loved to have read them.
~Bezoar
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This poem reflects the sadness you felt in your heart. It is very hard to heal the pain caused by the loss of someone we really love, only the good memories can ease the sorrow and the emptiness.
Hugs,
Mari
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I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. Your words express your sadness very well.
Thank you for sharing.
Meisha -
deeply thought-provoking
Erin,
There are no words that will convey my sorrow over your loss of your dear friend. Suffice it to say, I empathize with you and pray that time has helped heal your heart. Thanks for sharing this one with us.
Blessing,
Del
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