Ghazal: My World
Walk with me in this wee sweet world one day
But remember that my world is sacred
This little land of poems and stories
Though fragile is a shy world of pleasure.
If these visions do not please, so be it
Walk your path but please thy world is not mine.
Lovely to share a fine story and song
Each in its own way a fine world in rhyme.
But, Bastet isn’t a colony for you to conquer!
Carefully with respect visit my bonsai world freely..
N.B. this poem’s first line was: Walk with me in my sweet blue world one day…the Ghazal was actually inspired by Morpethroad Prompt 30: Color (1). I changed the first line as the new line seemed more suitable after I’d written the rest.
Your world sounds pleasant and calm, “this little land of poems” – lovely 🙂
LikeLike
Thanks Shainbird…it usually is a calm place to be…
LikeLike
I like the idea of an invitation within the poem but tempered by a warning and a justifiable one at that. Well done Georgia.
LikeLike
I’m learning, after 61 years, I’m learning 🙂
LikeLike
What a lovely welcome. I accept.
LikeLike
Anytime Mikels…just remember the rules 😉
LikeLike
A fine admonition composition. Very fine indeed. Lovely.
LikeLike
Thanks for your comment and appreciation! Ghazal are such a lovely form!
LikeLike
Indeed. You’ve honoured this rich, ancient culture beautifully. Fine embroidery. Best wishes from Berlin.
LikeLike
Thanks Lexorgia…long time no see! Thanks for the best wishes!
LikeLike
Reblogged this on Bastet and Sekhmet's Library and commented:
I’ve added a footnote so am reblogging! Have a look.
LikeLike
Fascinating! I often wondered how Ghazals would work in English.Saw terrible ones once on a web page, but these were truly a pleasure to read.
LikeLike
Thanks you that’s really encouraging, it’s still a form I’m trying to perfect, I recame across it through TJ Therien, who’s very accomplished, thouh I’d read Hafiz and Rumi’s translations in the past. Cubby of Reowr also did a beautiful challenge dedicated to the Ghazal.
LikeLike
Pingback: Ligo Haibun Challenge – Picture Prompt Week | Thoughts while on Forest Walks
Pingback: Līgo Haibun Challenge – Picture Prompt | Ese' s Voice