Darkness Bids a Bye

Darkness Bids a Bye

A Poem by Irfan Bashir Shah

Of spoils of which I tell

In their lapse my memories fell,

I recall a blurry grey voice

Which tasted ice, for fire to suffice-

“What watchful eye the predator wears

Incessant intrusions of memories engage”

 

The answer to his questions I do seek

When the moon is shy and night at peak.

An impasse and intricate cogs

Muddle my sight of prayer,

Then a voice which sounds far but seems near

Screams loud for me to hear:

“Long have I been in a ceaseless epoch

Burning in the rivulets of reveries

But then a light so abhorred from my abyss I made

To thwart my appeasing forlorn fate”

 

I hear such voices every night

When times’ nimbus cloak lullabies my sight.

Outside the morning sleeps- away from night.

 

 

                        Fetus~

© 2013 Irfan Bashir Shah


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Each time I read poetry from a Poet with great skill from India. I'm impressed with the school system. I like how you used the language. Making your point with powerful statements and great skill.
"An impasse and intricate cogs
Muddle my sight of prayer,"
A strong ending to a outstanding poem. Thank you.
Coyote

Posted 13 Years Ago


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Very beautiful, eerie descriptions in this poem. Your use of language is great, I almost feel like I am still waiting for something, still hanging on to the words. Great job!

Posted 9 Years Ago


Beautiful. The only real word to describe the piece I have just read.

Posted 10 Years Ago


I really loved the imagery and language in this poem it was stunning, absolutely stunning.

Posted 10 Years Ago


Very intriguing and powerful.

Posted 10 Years Ago


Burning in the rivulets of reveries
But then a light so abhorred from my abyss I made
To thwart my appeasing forlorn fate”

Beautiful, simply beautiful :)

Posted 10 Years Ago


I love how the rhyme scheme goes and how you obviously took a deep care in writing such a meaningful and poetic poem. You are an inspiration, thanks!

Posted 10 Years Ago


This is just plain awesome! A great poem, full of imagery, strong word choice, and a powerful message. Good job!

Posted 10 Years Ago


The humble wording is nice.

Posted 10 Years Ago


Good show..!!

Keep Sharing..!!

Posted 10 Years Ago


very intresting and lovely poem...
Peak is how you hear a far song to near. A heartfilled poetry dear friend. i am lost within it.

Posted 10 Years Ago



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