The Only Way Out

~ Sonya Kassam ~ 4 Comments

~ the only way out is to go in ~

Checkmate

~ Sonya Kassam ~ 8 Comments

We began in the same positions Life's moves gave you the upper hand Checkmate As the board is cleared We are equal once again

Revelations

~ Sonya Kassam ~ 11 Comments

and why indeed are they referred to as revelations when all their meanings remain hidden under layers of verses disguised as poetry with a purpose and why indeed were they revealed for all mankind while the common worshipper relies on scholars to sift through yet continue to argue on what is true and why do … Continue reading Revelations

If I Submit and Others …

~ Sonya Kassam ~ 4 Comments

if i submit what can you do? if you stop me i will only submit if i am needed i will submit when you tire of me i shall also submit to that the shadow hunter returns home empty handed ~ what could he hope to catch ~ when the shadows hid deep in his … Continue reading If I Submit and Others …

Intricacies of Henna

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Her vows will be recited before all As she steps into her new role Will it now begin, or is this the end Will he be her master or her friend Rule the house as queen Or never be heard only seen This merriment is it an illusion Or will they blend with perfect fusion … Continue reading Intricacies of Henna

Water Unpoured and Others …

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water unpoured from the glass ~ to a clay pot ~ unfetched from a spring ~ unrained by clouds ~ looking backwards ~ at a parched earth Manifold meanings your words imply Should I stay on or say goodbye? Till she left He never really saw her Nor paid attention to her Like oxygen Always … Continue reading Water Unpoured and Others …

Yet Another Goodbye

~ Sonya Kassam ~ 8 Comments

If you look deeply In that pool of tears You will find my eyes If you stare intently The writing on the wall Scratched with goodbyes If you listen silently Your heartbeat Races within me If you release slowly Your adamant fist Set my hand free When I pleaded You pretended The day I cried … Continue reading Yet Another Goodbye

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

Dead Lifeline on my Palm and Others …

~ Sonya Kassam ~ 4 Comments

Kiss the dead lifeline on my palm~awaken the ardor~write one last song~ sing my ultimate story~deride destiny~we can only die once Children of the sun~ Born to no religion~ Brainwashed over the years~ They became bigoted believers~ when looking backward matters not thinking forward even less unaware of the now then ... you probably had … Continue reading Dead Lifeline on my Palm and Others …

Stained Reflections

~ Sonya Kassam ~ 5 Comments

Re-created as separate entities to reflect ourselves through each other torn at being apart yet bound forever by the thinnest thread we strive to sever You cleanse your sins by staining my soul in retaliation I break away to hurt it is only my own reflection I distort When we are still and face one … Continue reading Stained Reflections