Ghazal

Ghazal

A Poem by Shabeeh Haider
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The ghazal is a form of poetry composed of rhyming couplets and a refrain that are structurally, thematically, and emotionally autonomous.

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Did you feel the quake tonight?
Did someone’s heart break tonight?


Come put your hand on my heart,
Come remove my ache tonight
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Nights of parting are so tough
How much can you take tonight?


Waiting for your final word,
My life was at stake tonight.


Though you said you would not come,
What kept me awake tonight?

© 2016 Shabeeh Haider


Author's Note

Shabeeh Haider
A "GHAZAL" is a urdu. persian and hindi form of poetry. It consists of couplets that are complete in idea and theme apart from the whole poem.
The opening lines rhyme and the second line of each couplet rhymes with the opening lines.

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Wah! Wah! Great poetry, brother, a fabulous ghazal. Ghazals have always fascinated me, I write them too. You have expressed your emotions in a good manner. Excellent couplets- excellent shers. All your words rouse how very profound feelings you have and how long you can wait, how long you can endure, forbear on the gruelling path of love. Well-written, keep writing. And, if you happen to have adequate time, have a look at my ghazals and other poems.

Posted 8 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Shabeeh Haider

8 Years Ago

Thank you for your very encouraging words, Vatsal. I will indeed go through your poems. Do have a lo.. read more
Vatsal Rohilla (account shifted)

8 Years Ago

do note, I usually go for unconventional ghazals- where we skip out refrain, but we write the maqta... read more



Reviews

Shabeeh Haider,
How fun! Interesting format to house the thoughts and feelings of the writer:Oh the Ghazal! Each step of love's process is seen within and identifiable. This early poem of yours was just a joy to read. Bless you much ............kathy

Posted 7 Years Ago


Shabeeh Haider

7 Years Ago

Kathy, thank you for such a generous review
Kathy Van Kurin

7 Years Ago

You are welcome. It is very real and a poem which is a personal story of yearning to see release fro.. read more
Shabeeh Haider

7 Years Ago

Hope stays alive.....Or rather we have no choice in love but to keep hoping.
Thank you once a.. read more
Interesting form. I was not familiar with it. I enjoyed your poem. Lydi**

Posted 8 Years Ago


Shabeeh Haider

8 Years Ago

I'm glad you enjoyed it. Thank you for your words.
This type is new to me but it does fit your explanation. Valentine

Posted 8 Years Ago


Shabeeh Haider

8 Years Ago

Thank you, Valentine
You taught me a new form of poetry; thank you. I could feel the yearning and the uncertainty. Excellent write!

Posted 8 Years Ago


Shabeeh Haider

8 Years Ago

Thank you, Cobblestone for your very encouraging words.
I like the form, this is new to me and the poem is lovely with the last two lines especially good, leaving a sense of that ache that haunts the heart.

Posted 8 Years Ago


Shabeeh Haider

8 Years Ago

I am glad you liked this form of poetry. Thank you for your kind words, Papaya
Well written. I have always been a huge fan of Ghazals and this one did not disappoint.

Posted 8 Years Ago


Shabeeh Haider

8 Years Ago

Thank you Ashan, I am glad you enjoyed it
Couldn't be more simple and beautiful. Loved every line and every word.

Posted 8 Years Ago


Shabeeh Haider

8 Years Ago

Thank you Fahmida. Always wonderful to have you on board
Hello friend this is a gorgeous example! I experimented with ghazal from a musical perspective. Not in all cases but in many they are set to music. Love this. R xo

Posted 8 Years Ago


Shabeeh Haider

8 Years Ago

Thank you for your kind words, Rach. Ghazal from a musical perspective is indeed awesome and very so.. read more
Like the form Shabeeh.
All in all, love is a tough game to be in.
Yet we all want to be in it.


Posted 8 Years Ago


Shabeeh Haider

8 Years Ago

Very well summed up, Paul
I've never been impressed by this poetic form (ghazal), but this one is definitely the best one I've ever read. This is very well-crafted with the rhyming that's happening in the 2nd line of each couplet. I really love those 2nd lines & how they tell the story, too. And also, the inquiries make this a compelling message, as we are pinned to the wall with your questions.

Posted 8 Years Ago


Shabeeh Haider

8 Years Ago

Thank you for your very encouraging review. This is a form of poetry that I am pursuing in English a.. read more
barleygirl

8 Years Ago

I was enjoying exploring various poetic styles, when I first started on this website back in Februar.. read more
Shabeeh Haider

8 Years Ago

It is always better to write the way that your heart feels. That is what gives so much life and swee.. read more

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Writing poetry is my passion. I have been writing since I was 10 years of age. I love the poets of the Romantic Era and am very particular about rhyme, meter and balance. I have also written many Gha.. more..

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