Tag: mother

of feathers and petals

~ Sonya Kassam ~ 6 Comments

Heaven lies at the feet of your mother

we shall emerge…

dove painting flower
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when you are forced to pause and ponder

Celebrate!

~ Sonya Kassam ~ 15 Comments

I celebrate Women's Day with a few of my previous poems plus some recent thoughts. sweet tears   at the point where night bids farewell she raises her head, crowned by a pallu of sizzling red, gold a slender mangalsutra enhances her slightly inverted neck the strongest of henna the darkest of kohl the boldest of kumkum a piercing flame … Continue reading Celebrate!

Father Nature

~ Sonya Kassam ~ 18 Comments

Earlier this year my younger sister suggested that I write a poem for our father's 80th birthday. It got me thinking about how his personal values, principles and teachings are so much in synch with nature. So, here is Father Nature humility of grass overlooked and overtrodden yet springs back each time, unharmed shade of … Continue reading Father Nature

My First Poem

~ Sonya Kassam ~ 23 Comments

The Listener Break time School playground Peals of laughter, screams Running, jumping Somersaults in the sandpit She lingered around the play area Dreamy smile on her cherubic face Gently kissed by short curls A longing in her eyes Hesitant desire in her heart Held back By blurred emotions Defied By physical impairment Imperceptible Yet undeniable … Continue reading My First Poem

The Lady Of Light

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Though we identify light as revealing The Divine's noor* acts as a veil, to protect her Adorned by surahs**, expressions of the revelation Only she could counter humiliation with even more dignity The confluence for defined and unperceived truths Her presence was a mere tip of a mystical iceberg A mother, an exceptional lineage Would I be … Continue reading The Lady Of Light

the pedestal cracks

~ Sonya Kassam ~ 19 Comments

I have not written about the place of a woman in society before. Simply because I never knew what to say. Then I came across an article which had some stunning photos, and I found the words....these words... woman created as a symbol of fertility an inspiration for architecture a cradle for divinity a source of … Continue reading the pedestal cracks

Disequilibrium – The Price of Civilization

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I am re-posting my poem Disequilibrium as a response to Dungeon Prompt the price of civilization  Disequilibrium Straightened back, learnt to walk on two Reached for the highest fruit Tamed fire, sharpened your mind Instinct on mute Trekked over lands, navigated waters Cruised through the air There would have been plenty, all to live in … Continue reading Disequilibrium – The Price of Civilization

Disequilibrium

~ Sonya Kassam ~ 6 Comments

Straightened back, learnt to walk on two Reached for the highest fruit Tamed fire, sharpened your mind Instinct on mute Trekked over lands, navigated waters Cruised through the air There would have been plenty, all to live in affinity Paradise to share What happened Do you recall? Necessities are scarce, frivolities up for grab More … Continue reading Disequilibrium

The Bird and the Lady

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Through the open door In flew a little bird Deftly scooped up the seeds Returning It felt a slight breeze As the door closed Confused Fluttering It spotted The pale blueness of the sky The welcoming softness of the clouds The soothing green of the trees But, all was out of reach As a clear … Continue reading The Bird and the Lady