Memory of the Elders..
A poem expressing memories, longing, and fear of betrayal and loss.
SUMMARY
The poem expresses the poet's relationship with old memories, longing for the past, and fear of betrayal and loss, using poetic imagery that reflects internal and emotional conflict.
KEY HIGHLIGHTS
- The poem addresses memories and longing for the past.
- It expresses fear of betrayal and loss.
- Use of poetic imagery reflecting internal conflict.
CORE SUBJECT
Memories and longing in poetry
I was his friend when he longed on the day of departure for his bags
I dwelled beside him in body
Perhaps a remnant inside me shelters a prophet who is absent
And if a monk settles in the cities of prayer
He will never return to the city as a monk
The memory of the elders is enough for him..
As it records in its rituals a repentant letter
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I dwelled beside a lantern in our old home
I left it for a time, then it came reproaching
I betrayed it since an extinction in its absence loomed,
And since it became pale
And granted me some dozing
When a rose appeared on my lung yawning
So what is the salvation?!
And another one folding
And this night did not pour a companion into my pot
Then this certainty followed its doubts
O doubt, your axe will deny the woodcutter
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Take me, O coming humanity..
My palm will not shake hands with a thief at a distance
I am afraid of others who shaded my dense tree
And replaced it with a mourner
I am afraid of myself
I sell my maze as books
So will I ever sell a writer?!