Tag: moon

Eid Mubarak

~ Sonya Kassam ~ 12 Comments

dare not blink lest I miss the most flirtatious of all crescents reflecting silver strands on my hennaed palms

against the moon

~ Sonya Kassam ~ 13 Comments

as though the tide was against the moon's pull she stood her ground in defiance to those who said she never could even gravity bowed before her allowed her to fly, just a little and how, she wondered, when the moon has little of its own how can it exert such a force  that whole oceans succumb? ** … Continue reading against the moon

Respect and Honour

~ Sonya Kassam ~ 8 Comments

There are those who guide beyond teaching Set you free with magical inspiration Respect and honour Those who relate secrets within stories Explaining mysteries of the unknown Respect and honour Those for whom teaching is not a profession But a scorching devotion Respect and honour *** Guru Purnima is day to celebrate those who teach … Continue reading Respect and Honour

hide and seek

~ Sonya Kassam ~ 6 Comments

the crescent, so slender so delicate, so coy plays hide and seek impishly aware they all await her just a glimpse...

uncertain attention

~ Sonya Kassam ~ 12 Comments

a poem about seeking attention

own light

~ Sonya Kassam ~ 14 Comments

I wonder how we would see the stars ~ count the nights anticipate the elusive crescent if the moon had her own light would the owl be as wise if the moon had her own light and the wolf be able to howl each and every night? if the moon had her own light would … Continue reading own light

the power of tranquility

~ Sonya Kassam ~ 6 Comments

trapped by its calm reflection the sky in sea appears helpless a message for all never underestimate the power of tranquility waves roar and crash though they accept sovereignty of the moon detached, a vision of ease for all the noise of thunder it has not the ability to strike nor to illuminate the heavens … Continue reading the power of tranquility

North of your Soul

~ Sonya Kassam ~ 18 Comments

Last night, I dreamt. I was in an open field and there was a spoken word poetry performance, the whole audience was involved with impromptu but co-ordinated dance steps. There was only one poem and I loved its title North of your Soul. In fact I was upset that the title was already used, more … Continue reading North of your Soul

Mischief of the Moon

~ Sonya Kassam ~ 10 Comments

when the mischievous moon taunted from the shadow's edge the sun was reminded that it was merely another star

Shadow of the Moon

~ Sonya Kassam ~ 2 Comments

For a few moments all hell broke loose when the mighty sun was eclipsed by the shadow of the subservient moon