Seashell on the ground

Seashell on the ground

A Poem by Najam Us Saher
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Like a seashell on the ground.

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SEASHELL ON THE GROUND 
Like a seashell I remain on the ground,
Some notice and pick the best ones,
While some are left around.
I feel I am the left one which no one cares about,
I have been picked once,
But thrown back to the ground.
I feel I am the worst surrounded by the best,
Like a seashell which is lying on the beach,
I feel so alone untouched and beyond one's reach.
I still feel lonely when I have everyone around,
I am diving deep in my agony,
I am waiting to be found.
Care for me before I am buried in the ground,
Otherwise I would be merely lying,
Like a seashell on the ground.

© 2017 Najam Us Saher


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Really like the comparison here. The piece has much more depth than it seems. But yes, one should never let others belittle or just discourage oneself. You are a unique soul and need no one's confirmation. Wonderfully written.
I had a bag full of seashells that i collected on a beach when i was around 7 or 8. Dont know where it is now, but I'll look for it :)

Posted 6 Years Ago


Najam Us Saher

6 Years Ago

I am happy that you caught the message perfectly.
When I was a kid, I did collect few seashe.. read more
Zoya

6 Years Ago

My pleasure :)
People always discard or bypass the most obvious treasures.
It is very sad isn't it, that they have lost that sight?

Posted 6 Years Ago


Najam Us Saher

6 Years Ago

Indeed it is, things that seem less noticeable have wonderful tales to tell and people lost their to.. read more
Anise

6 Years Ago

You are welcome, it was my pleasure.
lovely as always, I have missed reading your work and am trying to catch up tonight

Posted 6 Years Ago


Najam Us Saher

6 Years Ago

That's very kind of you. Looking forward to read your work too.
Thank you so much for readin.. read more
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Very relatable, Najam, with a lovely analogy.

Quite often we find that our loneliness is at its zenith when we are amongst a crowd. For in such moments the depth of that loneliness is pushed straight into the spotlight. Loneliness is not always found in solitude. For the humble seashell, its unique beauty will always get it noticed. Even amongst a shore of seashells.

A nice write. Well written.



Posted 6 Years Ago


Najam Us Saher

6 Years Ago

I agree with you, often in such lonely moments we discover ourselves.
Thank you very much fo.. read more
I still feel lonely when I have everyone around

That's very relatable imagery about sea shells!
Good one!

Posted 6 Years Ago


Najam Us Saher

6 Years Ago

Thank you so much, I am happy that you liked this.
Oh my.. so beautiful, so heart touching.. using a seashell, one of the beautiful things on earth and made it so sad, so lonely. We all crave to be noticed but usually never get that. Sometimes it isn't so bad not to be noticed though. Yes, it might be lonely.. but you won't always be though someone will notice you one day, it might be difficult though for them to come up to you because they also knows how much it hurts to be pushed away and unnoticed. Ahaha I got carried away again. Anyway I really love this poem, I can't wait to read more from you ^^

Posted 6 Years Ago


Najam Us Saher

6 Years Ago

Such heart touching review. I am overwhelmed to hear such kind words from you. Thank you very much .. read more
Such a creative idea! Your poems are so....... Poetic

Posted 7 Years Ago


Najam Us Saher

7 Years Ago

That's so good to hear. Thank you so much. ☺
This is an interesting metaphor you used here! I think it's not a bad thing to want to be noticed but we have to realize that we can never be appreciated as what we are by everyone, only to some..and therein would be our contentment.
I loved reading this. Beautiful write 👍

Posted 7 Years Ago


Najam Us Saher

7 Years Ago

Thank you so much. I agree with your views. ☺
Dr. YumnaKay

7 Years Ago

You're welcome, Najam! My pleasure 😊
well expressed using SEASHELL. from your heart your wrote this? So lonely?

Posted 7 Years Ago


Najam Us Saher

7 Years Ago

Yeah. I have written this. Thank you so much for reading I am glad that you liked it. :)
I like the usage of something beautiful and fragile. A seashell. Surrounded so many other beautiful objects. We do tend to get lost in the fray, passed over and forgotten because we aren't as bright, as beautiful. I love this poem genuinely. Very good job.

Posted 7 Years Ago


Najam Us Saher

7 Years Ago

Thank you so much :) sometimes we do really overlook and unnotice many things.

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Added on February 3, 2017
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Najam Us Saher
Najam Us Saher

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