Sonnet 18 Revisited
Inspired by an episode of ‘Paddington’
and with apologies to the Bard!
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Shall I compare thee to a marmalade
Sandwich? Thou art more wholesome and more sweet.
Even if the filling was farmhouse made
And the bread was baked using artisan wheat!
Marm’lade sandwiches have all too short a date.
They’re eaten before the kettle ha...
Friday 4th February 2022 12:32 pm
After The Fifteenth Step…
Watching the full moon
Coming out of the monsoon cloud
-In the middle of the lonely night
After the downpour
The sky seems to be smiling
Like her eyes
Shining bright and vivid
In our midnight paradise
Her eyes; brimming over in ecstasy
These sleepless nights
Bring her memories back
Not in pain nor in consolation
I can still count her ste...
Thursday 6th February 2020 3:07 pm
I'm to leave now
By: Ali Taha Alnobani
I'm to leave now
A tall ghost is carrying my bag
A long street is walking behind me
A mad merchant bought my smiles
And no water to renew the dusk
I can't have my step begun
Even if the rain washed my tears
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I'm to leave now
Can I have a deep look at your eyes?
Can I take my dreams, your smile
And my dried red rose?
...Wednesday 6th March 2013 7:33 pm
Sofia's Masterpiece Story
Tuesday 5th March 2013 11:26 am
Upon The Quality Of Love
Romeo Romeo - where for art thou Romeo?
Speak that I should hear your voice, rejoice
that deafened ear should hear you call my name…
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The quality of love is not defined,
yet trippeth from the tongue with gentle ease,
to each and every one of us a meaning
as fickle as the feather on a breeze
Speak not to me, I pray, of star crossed lovers...
Thursday 11th February 2010 2:19 pm
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