Section: «Poems»
Verse (ancient Greek ὁ στίχος — row, structure), a term in versification used in several meanings:
artistic speech organized by division into rhythmically commensurate segments; poetry in the narrow sense; in particular, it implies the properties of versification of a particular tradition ("antique verse", "Akhmatova's verse", etc.);
a line of poetic text organized according to a certain rhythmic pattern ("My uncle of the most honest rules").
We Cannot Change
We cannot change the world until we areChanged. Let us change our old outlook. Let usRemove the fear from our minds that does notLet us face the..
© Sayeed Abubakar
Only Thorns And Hatred
[Dedicated to Aung San Suu Kyi, the cool headed killer of the Rohingya people in Arakan]I cultivated roses in my garden;I thought I would offer you a..
© Sayeed Abubakar
A Day After My Death
The sun has risen and the dews no moreOn grass. Birds are singing, farmers working,Housewives cooking and beggars on the door.Seeing unknown people..
© Sayeed Abubakar
Men Are My Brothers
Those who are saints, monks or dervishes can live alone;Leaving men, dwelling in Heaven is not a poet's work.May be, innumerable miscreants are among..
© Sayeed Abubakar
Call
Even a dog runsListening to a dog's call;Listening to a bird's call,Even a caged bird flaps its wings;Only you, o men,Don't leave your homeListening..
© Sayeed Abubakar
Covid-19
We all were running like machines;Suddenly he came and said, "Stop."Our mouths were talking much and fast;Coming, he said, "Stop."Since then..
© Sayeed Abubakar
The Dawn of Change
The dawn has come, the sky is clear,The call to change is bright and near.No more the smoke, no more the chain,Just life renewed — your health..
© Great American Smokeout day
Together We Rise
On this day, across the land,Millions take a stronger stand.With open hearts and steady will,They fight the smoke, the urge, the chill.Support and..
© Great American Smokeout day
Light Without Smoke
You don’t need smoke to feel the flame,The fire of life burns just the same.With clearer lungs and brighter eyes,You’ll see the world without..
© Great American Smokeout day
The Path of Fresh Air
There’s a path that leads through cleaner skies,Where health and hope before you rise.Each step away from smoke and pain,Is one toward joy you’ll..
© Great American Smokeout day
The Promise of Tomorrow
You’ve tried before, you’ll try once more,The key to change lies at your door.The Great Smokeout reminds you still,That strength begins with simple..
© Great American Smokeout day
One Breath of Freedom
One breath of freedom, pure and light,Can chase away the darkest night.No smoke to steal, no flame to burn,Just peace of heart with each return.Each..
© Great American Smokeout day
The Day to Begin Again
Today’s the day to take a stand,To let the smoke slip from your hand.A breath of courage fills your chest,A step toward life, toward your best.No..
© Great American Smokeout day
One Light for All
One light above, one world below,A thousand ways its warmth can show.Each path unique, each heart sincere,Yet all are loved, both far and near.Let..
© Religious Freedom Day
Echoes of Liberty
They spoke of freedom long ago,In words the world had yet to know.That faith should bloom where hearts are true,That none should rule what others..
© Religious Freedom Day
The Bridge of Faith
Between our souls there lies a bridge,Of truth and hope from ridge to ridge.Each faith a color, bold and bright,Together shining purest light.We may..
© Religious Freedom Day
Faith Without Fear
Once faith was whispered, hid in night,Now shines it bold, in morning light.The courage born of those who died,Still guards the truth they..
© Religious Freedom Day
Voices of Many
I hear the songs from far away,Of people kneeling as they pray.Each language different, tone unique,Yet all in hope, their spirits speak.No sword, no..
© Religious Freedom Day
The Flame Within
There burns within the soul a flame,No ruler owns, no law can claim.It whispers softly, bright yet small,“I am your faith — your truth, your..
© Religious Freedom Day
The Right to Believe
No chains can bind the human mind,No walls can stop the truth we find.For faith is born where hearts are free,A sacred right for you and me.Through..
© Religious Freedom Day
Strange
Strange is this life,Strange this living;Yet men do strife,Quarrel and sing.Within momentThese men can die;Yet for this lifeThey cry and sigh.Life is..
© Sayeed Abubakar
Valuable And More Valuable
Trees, valuable;More valuable, fruits.Trees die,Fruits become trees.Rivers, valuable,More valuable water;No water,No river.
© Sayeed Abubakar
O Yusuf
How does a man, by rejecting woman's enchanting youthRipe and purple like mangoes, manage to rushTowards the power-house of the invisibleAs an..
© Sayeed Abubakar
Sorrow Of Bud
'Why does there lie sorrow and gloomon thy face? ''Because I have to bloom'the bud says.Yet the bud blooms,then begins to die,like dewdrops falling..
© Sayeed Abubakar
Songs
1.Day comes and dark night goes;It is high time you rose.Don't sleep more, o brothers.If you rise,Darkness dies,Sun will peek in the sky happily with..
© Sayeed Abubakar