WALLS OF GLASS
Walls of glass, her reflection surrounds
Bare skinned and vulnerable, she looks around
Hard to recognize the girl looking back,
Hard to recall a few months back
Look past the surface, to what lies beneath
Past tears and confusion, to the soul underneath
Beyond the scars that since have healed
Closed up, not forgotten, just buried and sealed
Crawled out from an abyss, emerged from a hole
Once broken, now stronger, from life’s unfair toll
Her strength within, the passion in her heart
No longer contained, eager for a new start
She glances again at the girl looking back
She smiles, she knows, no longer does she lack
The void that was missing, her fire now reclaimed
Burning brighter, stronger, her spark regained
Familiar again, the girl she always knew
The same heart and soul remaining true
She smiles as she turns and walks away
Her reflection, reflecting what her heart has to say
Copyright 2011 © Nada A. Sakher
Saturday, December 24, 2011
Friday, December 23, 2011
The warm summer sun
The colorful leaves
The sparkling snow
The puddles in spring
Opened my eyes
Made me see things
I was blind to before
Or had lost interest in
The warmth of your smile
Lifted my heart
The depth of your eyes
Pulled me in
You brought back my laughter
The sparkle in my eyes
Brought life to my life
Gave me drive
Now I bask in the sun
Run through the leaves
Play in the snow
Dance in the rain
I love how you dance right next to me
To the song that you wrote while I was asleep
Copyright © 2011 by Nada A. Sakher
The colorful leaves
The sparkling snow
The puddles in spring
Opened my eyes
Made me see things
I was blind to before
Or had lost interest in
The warmth of your smile
Lifted my heart
The depth of your eyes
Pulled me in
You brought back my laughter
The sparkle in my eyes
Brought life to my life
Gave me drive
Now I bask in the sun
Run through the leaves
Play in the snow
Dance in the rain
I love how you dance right next to me
To the song that you wrote while I was asleep
Copyright © 2011 by Nada A. Sakher
Thursday, December 22, 2011
Unshackled
UNSHACKLED
Walking a road, destination unknown
A crossroads I reach, I stand alone
A choice to make, two different paths
Gather my thoughts, reflect on my past
A path familiar, lined trees young and old
Traditions deeply rooted, expectations to uphold
A trail cut to follow, molded and planned
Another branch on a tree, a speck in the sand
A path unfamiliar, tall grasses and weeds
No trail cut by formers, unknown where it leads
Seeking fulfillment, strong, driven and bold
My dreams passionately eager, waiting to unfold
Torn between aspiration and others dictation
Fearful of regret, fearful of alienation
Hopeful for understanding, hopeful for a day
They’ll understand my desire, the need for my say
Unshackle the roots, snap my branch
Gather my courage, I must take a chance
My choices, my consequences, my own to make
Trails to carve out, my journey to take
Copyright © 2011 by Nada A. Sakher
Walking a road, destination unknown
A crossroads I reach, I stand alone
A choice to make, two different paths
Gather my thoughts, reflect on my past
A path familiar, lined trees young and old
Traditions deeply rooted, expectations to uphold
A trail cut to follow, molded and planned
Another branch on a tree, a speck in the sand
A path unfamiliar, tall grasses and weeds
No trail cut by formers, unknown where it leads
Seeking fulfillment, strong, driven and bold
My dreams passionately eager, waiting to unfold
Torn between aspiration and others dictation
Fearful of regret, fearful of alienation
Hopeful for understanding, hopeful for a day
They’ll understand my desire, the need for my say
Unshackle the roots, snap my branch
Gather my courage, I must take a chance
My choices, my consequences, my own to make
Trails to carve out, my journey to take
Copyright © 2011 by Nada A. Sakher
Tuesday, November 8, 2011
A Memory
A MEMORY…
I walk along, a memory dances across my mind
Familiar to me, but my eyes seem blind
I know this place; I’ve seen it before
But the colors were brighter; there was so much more
The water glistened, like sparkling glass
The sun made shadows that danced on the grass
The smell of the seasons filled the air
Songs of the birds echoed everywhere
I look around, could this be the place
That once felt enchanted, that we frequently graced
Shadows dance across my mind
Unable to grasp this memory of mine
Copyright © 2011 by Nada A. Sakher
I walk along, a memory dances across my mind
Familiar to me, but my eyes seem blind
I know this place; I’ve seen it before
But the colors were brighter; there was so much more
The water glistened, like sparkling glass
The sun made shadows that danced on the grass
The smell of the seasons filled the air
Songs of the birds echoed everywhere
I look around, could this be the place
That once felt enchanted, that we frequently graced
Shadows dance across my mind
Unable to grasp this memory of mine
Copyright © 2011 by Nada A. Sakher
Friday, October 7, 2011
Inspirations for Poems Posted
Last week, I received an email from a teacher asking me if her class could read/analyze and decipher my poem titled "Phantom". Of course, I was delighted. She asked me what the inspiration for Phantom was, so I will answer that here.
Phantom was inspired by my favorite broadway show - Phantom of the Opera. It was the first broadway show I had ever seen. I absolutely loved it! Phantom, is my interpretation of the main character.
Phantom was inspired by my favorite broadway show - Phantom of the Opera. It was the first broadway show I had ever seen. I absolutely loved it! Phantom, is my interpretation of the main character.
Monday, September 12, 2011
PHANTOM
PHANTOM
Silently observing, your fantasies take form,
Invisible and shunned, a façade you adorn.
Excited by your game, a psychological mastermind,
Your dark, twisted dreams you set out to find.
Perform and manipulate, you’re precise and shrewd,
Lies fooling all that you choose to pursue.
Your charming disguise poisons innocence,
Venomous scars on a heart that can’t sense.
Falling deeper into your dark masquerade,
Until the strength of her mind, allows your mask to fade.
A loser you’ve become at your insidious game,
Narcissistic and vain, you’ve lost your longing fame.
Fallen from your throne, you set out to flee,
Running and hiding from a truth you can’t see.
You only fear the honesty that exposes your flaws,
Your emptiness, your deception, what she finally saw.
You live in your mind, your reclusive fantasy,
Your dark soul nothing more, than a phantom to thee.
Copyright © 2011 by Nada A. Sakher
Silently observing, your fantasies take form,
Invisible and shunned, a façade you adorn.
Excited by your game, a psychological mastermind,
Your dark, twisted dreams you set out to find.
Perform and manipulate, you’re precise and shrewd,
Lies fooling all that you choose to pursue.
Your charming disguise poisons innocence,
Venomous scars on a heart that can’t sense.
Falling deeper into your dark masquerade,
Until the strength of her mind, allows your mask to fade.
A loser you’ve become at your insidious game,
Narcissistic and vain, you’ve lost your longing fame.
Fallen from your throne, you set out to flee,
Running and hiding from a truth you can’t see.
You only fear the honesty that exposes your flaws,
Your emptiness, your deception, what she finally saw.
You live in your mind, your reclusive fantasy,
Your dark soul nothing more, than a phantom to thee.
Copyright © 2011 by Nada A. Sakher
Monday, September 5, 2011
DREAMER
DREAMER
Close my eyes, I wonder, I wait
Eager anticipation, dreams await.
Glowing moonlight, fading away
Peaceful the night, forever I could stay.
Beauty surrounds, stars shine so bright
Reach for them all, keep them in sight.
Endless possibilities, I have no fear
Strength and wisdom have brought me here.
Strength – from the trials, in life we go through
Wisdom- from mistakes, when that was all I knew.
I won’t look behind, I can’t change a thing
My dreams push me ahead, I give them wings.
By moonlight I dance, to the song I always knew
That lives in my heart, now breaking through.
Dreaming my nighttime into my days
The path of a dreamer, forever I will stay.
Copyright © 2011 by Nada A. Sakher
Close my eyes, I wonder, I wait
Eager anticipation, dreams await.
Glowing moonlight, fading away
Peaceful the night, forever I could stay.
Beauty surrounds, stars shine so bright
Reach for them all, keep them in sight.
Endless possibilities, I have no fear
Strength and wisdom have brought me here.
Strength – from the trials, in life we go through
Wisdom- from mistakes, when that was all I knew.
I won’t look behind, I can’t change a thing
My dreams push me ahead, I give them wings.
By moonlight I dance, to the song I always knew
That lives in my heart, now breaking through.
Dreaming my nighttime into my days
The path of a dreamer, forever I will stay.
Copyright © 2011 by Nada A. Sakher
Wednesday, August 31, 2011
Reflect
I stand and stare as the waves before me crash
Wondering what life rises in their swells
Lifting up high as the wave’s peak
Seeing the light of the sky, temporarily brighter
Only to be pulled back in as the wave retreats
The light fading with sinking depth
A lot like life as we all know it…
With each fall we rise, hoping to skim the surface and catch the light
To one day break through it, shine so bright
Allowing us to better appreciate the darkness by moonlight
Copyright © 2011 by Nada A. Sakher
Wondering what life rises in their swells
Lifting up high as the wave’s peak
Seeing the light of the sky, temporarily brighter
Only to be pulled back in as the wave retreats
The light fading with sinking depth
A lot like life as we all know it…
With each fall we rise, hoping to skim the surface and catch the light
To one day break through it, shine so bright
Allowing us to better appreciate the darkness by moonlight
Copyright © 2011 by Nada A. Sakher
Trapped
TRAPPED
Empty shell, hollow, living half-alive
Chosen misery, chosen compromise
Trapped in the past, she holds the key
Captive to your fears locked in misery
Scars that run deep, a heart that can’t see
Blinded by pain, wanting to flee
Unexpected hope, joy brought by fate
Feelings never known, destiny’s soul mate
Shared dreams, secrets, hopes and desires
Enchanted connection, ignited inner fire
Selfishly torn, fiercely pulled away
Tangled in her web, forever doomed to stay
Days go on, time passes by
No longer alive, no spark in your eye
Memories of a joy that once made you whole
Safe in your dreams, eternal in your soul
Copyright © 2011 by Nada A. Sakher
Empty shell, hollow, living half-alive
Chosen misery, chosen compromise
Trapped in the past, she holds the key
Captive to your fears locked in misery
Scars that run deep, a heart that can’t see
Blinded by pain, wanting to flee
Unexpected hope, joy brought by fate
Feelings never known, destiny’s soul mate
Shared dreams, secrets, hopes and desires
Enchanted connection, ignited inner fire
Selfishly torn, fiercely pulled away
Tangled in her web, forever doomed to stay
Days go on, time passes by
No longer alive, no spark in your eye
Memories of a joy that once made you whole
Safe in your dreams, eternal in your soul
Copyright © 2011 by Nada A. Sakher