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majnu
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0 posted 2003-02-09 01:04 AM


Self Bondage

I have my self tied before the sirens of dogma
And weep for the longing and pain in my breast -
A cur chained before raw meat -
A stallion behind a mare in heat -
But mostly an infant reaching for his mother.
Promises of comfort and angels upon
Self release and relinquishment of identity -
Bowing my head and admitting dependancy;
Yet is it not said only the hard way is true?
Dante's descent to glorious ice often told,
But even the poets are gripped by heavenly hold
As well knows the guide who could not ascend.

-majnu
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Timid thoughts be not afraid. I am a Poet.

© Copyright 2003 Zaheer Abbas Ali - All Rights Reserved
Kethry
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1 posted 2003-02-09 06:55 AM


majnu,
What vivid pictures you paint with your words.
Write on
Kethry

Here in the midst of my lonely abyss, a single joy I find...your presence in my mind.  Unknown



Sunnyone
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2 posted 2003-02-09 07:28 AM


Majnu...yes, yes!  The thoughts in this are meaningful and useful on this day! The only bonds that are tied about us, are the ones we place there ourselves, and only we can break them.  What a wonderful writing this is!  Thank you for the inspiration....

A truly happy person is one who
can enjoy the scenery on a detour!

Midnitesun
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3 posted 2003-02-09 11:42 AM


Thank you for this piece. It is intense, vivid, a self-portrait of a sad side of humanity, to be chained.

[This message has been edited by Midnitesun (02-09-2003 11:43 AM).]

GOlDsparklESS
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4 posted 2003-02-09 04:49 PM


"self-bondage" .. hmmm. great poem.
majnu
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5 posted 2003-02-09 09:10 PM


thank you all for the read and the compliments.

-majnu
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Timid thoughts be not afraid. I am a Poet.

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