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My World of Ivory

A pity I couldn't comprehend What is happening to my homeland?! Utter disarray harming my stand Lives in the clutches of evil hands The paths we are to walk have no ends Face demons or bury heart in sand Bend to the will, the risk in the wind! To whom would I spill my reprimand? Motherland, my love is fine and grand My words of ivory wrap your land On your sole soil, souls grow and expand A pity I couldn't comprehend What is happening to my homeland?! In cage, dreaming of a promised land On my life, you have the upper hand My words if you feel and understand My pain if you heal and put an end Rise to a dare and hold a whip hand The beast took hold of my fairyland Reins of reign seized by anarchy bands The world of lies, my ink couldn’t stand The rain of words beyond my pen's hand Homeland, if only you apprehend To your turmoil I can't be offhand Forgive my passion to a twin land World of Ivory, my wonderland! January 17th, 2019

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Ann Foster

Date: 7/31/2019 7:49:00 PM

Sorry for your turmoil... very moving. Wonderful write. Ann

Besma Riabi Dziri
Date: 8/13/2019 1:59:00 PM

Humbled, dear Ann, by your kind words! Thank you heaps.. warmest wishes and blessings.

Pashang Salehi

Date: 4/8/2019 5:51:00 AM

Beautifully expressed a deep love for your homeland ...I am sighing for mine too... beautifully done.

Besma Riabi Dziri
Date: 4/8/2019 12:17:00 PM

Thank you so much, Pashang, for feeling and appreciating my work. It means a lot to me.. My deepest regards.

M. L. Kiser

Date: 1/31/2019 11:31:00 PM

This planet-child of God has so much wondrous beauty and it's filled with souls light and dark. We each have a choice and way too many choose to live in the darkness. Nevertheless, there's always faith and hope to hold onto.

Besma Riabi Dziri
Date: 2/3/2019 12:15:00 PM

I highly appreciate your exhaustive comment M.L. Kiser. Always a pleasure to see you on my page.. thank you so much. Best regards and Blessings.

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 1/25/2019 6:59:00 AM

Good will always win over evil Besma. We just have to hold fast our faith. You have poured your heart out in this passionate piece. Keep inspiring us! xxoo

Besma Riabi Dziri
Date: 1/25/2019 12:06:00 PM

Always a great delight to have you on my page dear Connie.. You adorn and honour my humble words with your sincere and heartfelt appreciation and praise.. I'm deeply grateful to you for your precious support.. love and hugs.

David Byrne

Date: 1/23/2019 10:40:00 PM

Where there is life there is hope.

Besma Riabi Dziri
Date: 1/25/2019 12:01:00 PM

Thank you so much, David for your gracious visit and lovely feedback. Best regards.

Arthur Vaso

Date: 1/22/2019 12:00:00 AM

Very beautiful, hopefully one day the world will learn for the better, until then we have us poets!

Besma Riabi Dziri
Date: 1/23/2019 1:20:00 PM

The world of poetry is a healing balm.. thank you so much, Arthur for your visit and appreciative comment.. Best regards. Stay blessed always.

Paul Callus

Date: 1/21/2019 10:52:00 AM

I can feel the emotional output which you inserted in these passionate lines of yours, Besma. The whole world seems to be going crazy; hate and greed for power are taking the upper hand; peace and love swept aside to accommodate abusers! But let us not lose hope. I believe in justice, and hopefully all will reap what they sow. ~ Warm regards // paul

Besma Riabi Dziri
Date: 1/21/2019 12:11:00 PM

Indeed, Hope is that solid link to life! Faith in God and belief in justice are also strengthening and sustaining.. thank you so much, Paul, for your insightful and kind words. Always a great delight to read your uplifting and supportive comments. Best regards. God bless you.

Silent One

Date: 1/19/2019 9:00:00 AM

A very sad reality of life Besma, how sad these crimes happen in todays world, sadly it is greed and money talks, rather than the welfare of others..

Besma Riabi Dziri
Date: 1/19/2019 10:08:00 AM

Indeed, and we are the ones who suffer most! Having a deeper awareness of the troubles and chaos infecting the whole world plus the bitter feeling of unwillingness... Always a great delight and an honour to have you on my page Silent One. Thank you so much. My deepest regards and Blessings.

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 1/18/2019 9:24:00 AM

Besma, my dear soul sister, I have missed you - glad to see you back. As usual a poem which your heart and soul have urged you you to write - wonder words, but evil spirits lurk - they will pay one day! Unfortunately it is money and greed that spins this evil, lucrative business, probably rich politicians and multi billionaires who for them is not enough, they want still more and the innocents have to suffer. Lots of love - exquisite poetry my dear Besma. Poetry hugs, Jennifer.

Besma Riabi Dziri
Date: 1/19/2019 10:01:00 AM

I'm grateful to you for your lovely presence, your sincere and elating words. My warmest wishes. Love and hugs.

Besma Riabi Dziri
Date: 1/19/2019 9:59:00 AM

Dearest Jennifer and soul sister, I'm here and there.. swaying from the pleasures of a passion to the duties of a vocation! I'm trying to keep up with the gripping beauties of PS! Missed you too dear Jennifer.. what is happening outside urged the inside to surface into words my avid readers, to my immense pleasure, do feel and appreciate!

Vijay Pandit

Date: 1/17/2019 3:56:00 PM

So elegantly you wrote a tribute to your homeland! Passionate words speak of pain and dysfunction, as you wish for things to get better. I feel a sense of resignation for no one can fight the evil power. Your poem is a FAVE for me..as it speaks to your pride for the nation. An excellent write, Besma.

Besma Riabi Dziri
Date: 1/19/2019 9:19:00 AM

You do feel my words.. indeed a mixture of pride, love, pain, disappointment, anxiety, unwillingness.. dispersing over my whole soul and reaching my pen.. thank you so much dear Vijay, for being always here to read, appreciate and fave my humble words.. always grateful to you for the great pleasure you bring with each honourable presence and sincere feedbacks. My deepest regards. Blessings.

Tom Cunningham

Date: 1/17/2019 3:36:00 PM

There is so much evil in our world today Besma, much from evil doers in the name of religion but what religion is that, that condones evil acts. True religion is about love and respect for fellow human beings whatever their beliefs. Well written. Tom.

Besma Riabi Dziri
Date: 1/19/2019 9:00:00 AM

Soothing words of insight and beauty Tom.. I would like to thank you for your continuous support and encouragement.. Grateful to you for honouring my humble poetry by your gracious presence and sincere appreciations.. My deepest regards and Blessings.