Wednesday, November 15, 2017

For POETS UNITED Midweek Motif ~ Meteor Shower ~ One Or A Shower Far Away ~



67.5. And, indeed, We have adorned the lowest heaven (the heaven of the world) with lamps (stars), and made (out of) them missiles to drive away devils; and for them, We have prepared (in the Hereafter) the punishment of the Blaze.

a world of deception
a world of truth
a world of nature
a world of perception

beauty is truth and truth' beauty'
Glory of the Creator manifest
in Light, sun or moon'
in nightly jewels best'

a world of wonder
a sky of thunder
Good thrown asunder
Of Man's  first blunder?

shall it be then grace?
when changed was the face
taking the forbidden 'lace'
and defying glorious space?

meteor or a shooting star 
flying stone of fire is one  afar
a missile sent,on evil bent on
 obdurate pride, clear or haar, 

imagine if it is a meteor shower
how much pride, terror hate 
would cover and infest  
 the world's rose flower bower?

18 comments:

Sumana Roy said...

A stunning juxtaposition of The Gift received and abuse of it. Well penned, Anjum.

Jae Rose said...

Powerfully told - an impactful poem

John Buchanan said...

An interesting take on the prompt Anjum.

Anjum Wasim Dar said...

Thank you Mr John

Anjum Wasim Dar said...

Thank you Sumana

Anjum Wasim Dar said...

Thanks Jae I am so honored

Susan said...

The quote is from the Quran? Powerful. Awe-inspiring, as is your poem. "The world's rose" arises in both beauty and deception. I fear a shower more powerful even than meteors.

Anonymous said...

Our presence, defy glorious space!

Anjum Wasim Dar said...

Yes. Thank you Dr Susan
The phenomenon of the shooting stars has been, explained in the Quran 15:16-18; and in 37:6-10, and notes can be found in Tafsir by Yusuf Ali. The ‘heavens typify not only beauty but power. The Good in Allah’s world is guarded and protected against every assault of Evil. A superb choice of Motif.

Anjum Wasim Dar said...

Indeed..and gratitude is the best action.

Sherry Blue Sky said...

I love that closing line especially.

hyperCRYPTICal said...

I enjoyed your interesting take. Thank you for sharing.
Anna :o]

Anjum Wasim Dar said...

Dear Respected Sherry Thank you so much...jazakallah khair

Susie Clevenger said...

Oh, so sadly we have become devils who strike at our own evil. Love your poem.

Anjum Wasim Dar said...

welcome and thank you so much

Anjum Wasim Dar said...

Dear Susie thank you, your visit is indeed a great honor

purplepeninportland.com said...

I love the form of this, its excellent rhyming, and truth.

Anjum Wasim Dar said...

Dear Sara thank you thank you...am deeply grateful

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