Ghazal

The ghazal is a form of poetry composed of rhyming couplets and a refrain that are structurally, thematically, and emotionally autonomous.

Did you feel the quake tonight?
Did someone’s heart break tonight?

Come put your hand on my heart,
Come remove my ache tonight.

Nights of parting are so tough
How much can you take tonight?

Waiting for your final word,
My life was at stake tonight.

Though you said you would not come,
What kept me awake tonight?

Author's Note

A "GHAZAL" is a urdu. persian and hindi form of poetry. It consists of couplets that are complete in idea and theme apart from the whole poem.
The opening lines rhyme and the second line of each couplet rhymes with the opening lines.

Reviews

[Vatsal Rohilla (account..]

Wah! Wah! Great poetry, brother, a fabulous ghazal. Ghazals have always fascinated me, I write them too. You have expressed your emotions in a good manner. Excellent couplets- excellent shers. All your words rouse how very profound feelings you have and how long you can wait, how long you can endure, forbear on the gruelling path of love. Well-written, keep writing. And, if you happen to have adequate time, have a look at my ghazals and other poems.

[Shabeeh Haider]

Thank you for your very encouraging words, Vatsal. I will indeed go through your poems. Do have a look at the rest of my poetry as well.

[Vatsal Rohilla (account shifted)]

do note, I usually go for unconventional ghazals- where we skip out refrain, but we write the maqta. I will review as many poems of your as I can- I just find them fascinating. see, if you could post more ghazals.

[Kathy Van Kurin]

Shabeeh Haider,
How fun! Interesting format to house the thoughts and feelings of the writer:Oh the Ghazal! Each step of love's process is seen within and identifiable. This early poem of yours was just a joy to read. Bless you much ............kathy

[Shabeeh Haider]

Kathy, thank you for such a generous review

[Kathy Van Kurin]

You are welcome. It is very real and a poem which is a personal story of yearning to see release from pain I think. I was not sure if hope still remained for reconciliation or if this was an acceptance of loss known? Just read it a couple more times. Ok now I see. Very deep. It is also very meaningful read backwards. Sorry about being so slow. Bless you sir...................Kathy

[Shabeeh Haider]

Hope stays alive.....Or rather we have no choice in love but to keep hoping.
Thank you once again

[Lydia Shutter]

Interesting form. I was not familiar with it. I enjoyed your poem. Lydi**

[Shabeeh Haider]

I'm glad you enjoyed it. Thank you for your words.

[Valentine]

This type is new to me but it does fit your explanation. Valentine

[Shabeeh Haider]

Thank you, Valentine

[Cobblestone Traveler]

You taught me a new form of poetry; thank you. I could feel the yearning and the uncertainty. Excellent write!

[Shabeeh Haider]

Thank you, Cobblestone for your very encouraging words.

[Papaya]

I like the form, this is new to me and the poem is lovely with the last two lines especially good, leaving a sense of that ache that haunts the heart.

[Shabeeh Haider]

I am glad you liked this form of poetry. Thank you for your kind words, Papaya

[Ashwin Shanker]

Well written. I have always been a huge fan of Ghazals and this one did not disappoint.

[Shabeeh Haider]

Thank you Ashan, I am glad you enjoyed it

[Fahmida Mehreen]

Couldn't be more simple and beautiful. Loved every line and every word.

[Shabeeh Haider]

Thank you Fahmida. Always wonderful to have you on board

[aLittlePain]

Hello friend this is a gorgeous example! I experimented with ghazal from a musical perspective. Not in all cases but in many they are set to music. Love this. R xo

[Shabeeh Haider]

Thank you for your kind words, Rach. Ghazal from a musical perspective is indeed awesome and very soothing

[Paul Bell]

Like the form Shabeeh.
All in all, love is a tough game to be in.
Yet we all want to be in it.

[Shabeeh Haider]

Very well summed up, Paul

[barleygirl]

I've never been impressed by this poetic form (ghazal), but this one is definitely the best one I've ever read. This is very well-crafted with the rhyming that's happening in the 2nd line of each couplet. I really love those 2nd lines & how they tell the story, too. And also, the inquiries make this a compelling message, as we are pinned to the wall with your questions.

[Shabeeh Haider]

Thank you for your very encouraging review. This is a form of poetry that I am pursuing in English and am trying to do justice to every rule and form of "GHAZAL"

[barleygirl]

I was enjoying exploring various poetic styles, when I first started on this website back in February. But now I just feel like writing however it comes out, which has developed into my own style of rhyme & rhythm . . . even when my rhyme & rhythm is different from one poem to the next, I think my overall style still comes thru. Maybe later I'll get back to trying other forms.

[Shabeeh Haider]

It is always better to write the way that your heart feels. That is what gives so much life and sweetness to your poetry