Ephemeral Pleasures

[Laba-X]

Though soothing a sight the sunsets may be

And the ocean’s silence – a solace for the sore sight

Slumberous, still, and wading birds waddle with delight

As calm waves kiss the sandy shores and leave their trail

But soon that turns to turmoil, come the tempest overnight

 

Though magnificent the moon may be

Dazzling In the distant enchanted land

A visual feast, so hypnotic and grand

As the Nightingale its mesmeric melody sings

But all soon wanes once the sun takes command

 

Though delighted once a person may be

Possessed by the gaiety that fills his air

Without much dread and less for care

But when it comes the time to grieve

Soon all his efforts turn into despair

 

Though now willowy, at the peak of your prime

And many marvel at your graceful manoeuvre

And pompous gait and gloat, too busy to discover

That covertly it creeps and calamity will befall

Alas! The infamy of age and all will be over

 

Though steadily fleeting with time,

Your profound beauty remains

As pure as white, as heaven ordains

Like a Lilly that gently floats

Atop the placid pond it reigns

 

Though in its full blossom and ripeness

Your sight is but a pleasure the eye

Even to the larks that twitter in the sky

But like an ocean of bluebells in May

Soon that fades come the month of July

 

So bask yourself in its rays while it lasts

And live and laugh at your life’s height

For even one kissed by the summer’s light

Though becomes merry for a time prescribed

Surely awaits seasons of mist and wintery a night

 

Go ahead, my dear, and rejoice while you can

And fragrant wreaths and garlands make

For even the flowers that opened at daybreak

Too become dreary and dull at the dawn of dusk

As darkness from their petals all glory does shake

[Ameen]

Laba, I really like your work.

Powerful words that are well organized. Keep the flow of your poetry coming cause it is an art, a gift that has been given to you.

 

And Allah knows best

[mantra]

whoa!

who would've thought such a character capable of such words..

[-Lily-]

^^^ I agree. Nice words LX, nice reminder to enjoy the now.

[Paragon]

So bask yourself in its rays while it lasts

And live and laugh at your life’s height

For even one kissed by the summer’s light

Though becomes merry for a time prescribed

Surely awaits seasons of mist and wintery a night

Carpe diem...

[hodman]

Beautiful indeed

[Pujah]

I love it….. well done LX ..well done