In the beginning there was guilt... I am re-posting my poem Heaven's Chains as an entry for Dungeon Prompt Week 8: Guilt – Illuminating or Engulfing the Darkness? Was Eve a sinner or was she in fact, a savior? It was a secret of history Shrouded under the mystery Woman craved the apple tree From heaven’s chains … Continue reading Heaven’s Chains
Tag: Poetry
Pilgrimage of Prayer
A barren land Renowned for its dead It was in fact A piece of heaven That earth held onto Few recognized it They were the pilgrims Against a rising sun Whilst the sand was still cool Barefoot in black They inched towards the shrine Their first pilgrimage or a regular Gratitude and remembrance In a … Continue reading Pilgrimage of Prayer
Searching… A Dedication
Melodious voices call you five times Will you not respond? Or are we searching in the wrong places? ~~~ (He lives not within the walls of His house, but in our hearts) *** Dedicated to the innocents caught up in the atrocious ongoing hostage situation at Westgate Mall, Nairobi, Kenya. Please pray for those still … Continue reading Searching… A Dedication
Heaven’s Chains
(Heaven's Chains is a poem about Heaven through the eyes of Eve. Was Eve a sinner or perhaps a saviour? It is one of my personal favorite poems. Somehow, I found that post had been deleted. I am re-posting it now. It was a micropoem to start off with but I had a strong feeling … Continue reading Heaven’s Chains
Revelations
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 …
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
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
Dead Lifeline on my Palm and Others …
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
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
A Love Beyond ….
Two souls drifting In an unearthly abode Of nothingness Untouched by light or darkness Neither sound nor silence Devotion lovingly crafted by the Divine Soon enough she feels a gentle pull Of the tether around her ankle A reluctant reminder of reality They bid a heavy farewell Eyes averted Fingertips barely touching She glides downwards … Continue reading A Love Beyond ….
SONYA KASSAM 