“Where I Belong”
That is the place where I belong
The place under the same blue sky
But I won’t be there for so long
Where birds can’t sing the same earth’s song
And worms smile when the soil gets dry
That is the place where I belong
Where without wind, storms come along
to tease the sun that stays nearby.
But I won’t be there for so long.
Where stars weep when the night is strong
On nothing the moon can rely
That is the place where I belong
Where right loves to echo with wrong
Still the truth never stops to vie
But I won’t be there for so long
Tide is there about to prolong
When the time keeps on asking ‘Why?’
That is the place where I belong
But I won’t be there for so long
Written on 18th July,2011
©Munia Khan 2011
Dorothy A. Holmes apwlts2
Munia...a sing-song melody...rich in content with a quiet passion tugging at my heart. Dorothy A Poet Who Loves To Sing
Munia...a sing-song melody...rich in content with a quiet passion tugging at my heart. Dorothy A Poet Who Loves To Sing
heather wilkins
where you do belong is writing lovely poetry. well done.
where you do belong is writing lovely poetry. well done.
LightH2O
Sad, we all must leave at some point and face what's behind the other door.
Sad, we all must leave at some point and face what's behind the other door.
Dorothy A. Holmes apwlts2
A melody I hear, like those in Negro Spirituals...deep, strong, deliberate, knowing better days will come. You have gone to the heart of anyone's struggle...Be Strong always and remember "You are good!" Beautiful writing...Your poetic voice singing... Dorothy A Poet Who Loves To Sing
A melody I hear, like those in Negro Spirituals...deep, strong, deliberate, knowing better days will come. You have gone to the heart of anyone's struggle...Be Strong always and remember "You are good!" Beautiful writing...Your poetic voice singing... Dorothy A Poet Who Loves To Sing
11Confessions
Wow, this poem is so full of ache. It hurts to read - but why is there still peace as I read?
Wow, this poem is so full of ache. It hurts to read - but why is there still peace as I read?
Philip
No ...Don`t Go ! This is the place you do belong.
No ...Don`t Go ! This is the place you do belong.
Meggie Gultiano
every line speaks volume..every word, there is sadness.There is that sad longing only you can make or break.A very beautiful piece.I feel like i am me who wrote this (just imagining)
every line speaks volume..every word, there is sadness.There is that sad longing only you can make or break.A very beautiful piece.I feel like i am me who wrote this (just imagining)
robyn selters
such a fine, lingering poem... it really moves and reaches within... wonderfully penned and with a thread of sadness...or is it pragmatism... either way... a beautiful creation...tfs
such a fine, lingering poem... it really moves and reaches within... wonderfully penned and with a thread of sadness...or is it pragmatism... either way... a beautiful creation...tfs
Karin Anderson
A deeply moving Villanelle tinged with sadness and wonderfully crafted. I can almost hear the tide as it prolongs in the last stanza as your imagery is vivid and soulful.
A deeply moving Villanelle tinged with sadness and wonderfully crafted. I can almost hear the tide as it prolongs in the last stanza as your imagery is vivid and soulful.
Susan Jarvis
A melodious song of a villanelle with a beautiful message to boot. Just perfect! :)
A melodious song of a villanelle with a beautiful message to boot. Just perfect! :)
Frank James Ryan Jr./FjR
A magnificent V-Nelle ,young lady....Your poetic prowes continues to expand with every work...And lately, i see you have very little time to even cue in on "expansion projects" lol!!!The work moves like a smooth running brook...and the poetic ambience it carries defines "serenity"....TOP MARKS, from me, missy ! ~FjR ~
A magnificent V-Nelle ,young lady....Your poetic prowes continues to expand with every work...And lately, i see you have very little time to even cue in on "expansion projects" lol!!!The work moves like a smooth running brook...and the poetic ambience it carries defines "serenity"....TOP MARKS, from me, missy ! ~FjR ~
erik99
This proves the point that you really don't need to worry about iambic pentameter to write a good villanelle! And a lovely philosophical topic too. Brilliantly done.
This proves the point that you really don't need to worry about iambic pentameter to write a good villanelle! And a lovely philosophical topic too. Brilliantly done.
Chaos1214
My money's on you being around a good, long while ; )
My money's on you being around a good, long while ; )
Sana Rose
Munia, sis, you're a captivating poetess... And your poems are engaging.. This poem gives such a feeling of...well, am wordless... Love the rhythm and the phrase of 'worms smile'.. And the perfect rhyme... You have woven a dream poem.. :) thanks for such a rush of feeling... Of wistfulness?? Am still trying to figure out what am feeling... Loved it..
Munia, sis, you're a captivating poetess... And your poems are engaging.. This poem gives such a feeling of...well, am wordless... Love the rhythm and the phrase of 'worms smile'.. And the perfect rhyme... You have woven a dream poem.. :) thanks for such a rush of feeling... Of wistfulness?? Am still trying to figure out what am feeling... Loved it..
sugi
Rhythmic beauty...!
Rhythmic beauty...!
MoonLi
Ah.. so lyrical... beautiful, Munia ;-)
Ah.. so lyrical... beautiful, Munia ;-)
Sandra Martyres
A wistful piece with sad tones munia..beautifully written...Bookmarked
A wistful piece with sad tones munia..beautifully written...Bookmarked
Dorothy A. Holmes apwlts2
Such a sad song...perhaps not meant to be...there is a certain freedom about it...lovely! Dorothy A Poet Who Loves To Sing
Such a sad song...perhaps not meant to be...there is a certain freedom about it...lovely! Dorothy A Poet Who Loves To Sing
magnolia
This is a wonderful write Munia, full of wistful refrains, each line tells of a sadness.Superbly written..bookmarked...Maggie
This is a wonderful write Munia, full of wistful refrains, each line tells of a sadness.Superbly written..bookmarked...Maggie
Kesav V Easwaran
a deep muse with a tinge of the hues- grief...nice villanelle presentation, Munia...
a deep muse with a tinge of the hues- grief...nice villanelle presentation, Munia...
Fay Slimm
A wisp of sadness runs through this charming verse. - the repeat of last stanza-lines drives home the message dear Munia. An insightful write.
A wisp of sadness runs through this charming verse. - the repeat of last stanza-lines drives home the message dear Munia. An insightful write.
sonetta
just stay where you are Munia...at least for as long as you can and continue sharing with us your heart-felt deep poetry....
just stay where you are Munia...at least for as long as you can and continue sharing with us your heart-felt deep poetry....
Jenny Gordon
Beautiful, flowing as a brook or stream tumbling over the rocks or as the surf surging and receding in a thought-provoking rather intriguing assessment of this twisted world, which contains so much evil and yet has beauty. A poetic depiction of this vain life. Excellent!!! The imagery is delightful. Very fascinating. I enjoyed it very much!
Beautiful, flowing as a brook or stream tumbling over the rocks or as the surf surging and receding in a thought-provoking rather intriguing assessment of this twisted world, which contains so much evil and yet has beauty. A poetic depiction of this vain life. Excellent!!! The imagery is delightful. Very fascinating. I enjoyed it very much!
Well written poetic piece