Rafika's Poetry Place

Monday, January 7, 2008

Tears for Benazir

Is there a stunning sound when hope evaporates into the sun Is there an enormous puff of smoke, shattering of glass, or perchance a wail Is there a tear shed when democracy undermined dies bleeding in the streets Is there a thousand blows to the chest when tyranny grips the body with limbs... Sign in to see full entry.

Monday, December 24, 2007

Differences

Author's note: From the Casablanca collection, "Mists of Marrakesh." Twin glass doors impassively observe the meeting of five corners While construction progresses merrily across the street Overshadowed by the all-encompassing mosque Perched center stage between life and death, east and west... Sign in to see full entry.

Saturday, December 15, 2007

Doctor Love

Beautiful man When I look into your eyes I see Archangel Raphael arise high into the heavens of a sultry, moon-lit night and summon me to enter the temple of your piercing gaze to surrender my will to the power of your sweet, dream-laden kisses Your lips drive hot beach winds across the surface of... Sign in to see full entry.

Friday, October 5, 2007

My Haven

Hungry for your passion that nourishes me safe and secure within your all-encompassing embrace you rouse something deep within me awakening emotion and heat long dormant you are the most beautiful of the beautiful full of magnetism I cannot resist a warmth that attracts me unfailingly your subtlety... Sign in to see full entry.

Your Love

As the mighty rainforest nurtures the earth your love renews me balances me replenishes me nourishes me deeply on many levels at once The care exuded by your touch refreshes every facet of my soul purifies my heart diminishes my fears and brings great joy to my spirit Sign in to see full entry.

Thursday, March 9, 2006

Tasty

You touch me golden Stirring me gently Sunkissed by your bronze glow skin You dissolve all resistance within Beaming beyond your flavorful smile You serve your sleek and graceful body to me for a while In a deep communion of fluid spirit You are indeed the perfect fit Rich in life and electric... Sign in to see full entry.

Monday, February 13, 2006

Geisha by the Sea

Although I speak many a tongue I have yet to master that special one needed to reach your distant heart and cross the chasm keeping us apart I need to give to you to live that is my destiny you see I don’t know what you would have me do to exist here without you I practice my craft badly because now... Sign in to see full entry.

Wednesday, February 8, 2006

Apologies to Boanerges

Many a moon has past since you walked with me last another gardener has tended my heart while you and I have grown apart planting his virile seed in my fertile ground while you were not around to care for me tenderly He came to me as in a dream traveling on a silver moonbeam with enthusiasm and zeal... Sign in to see full entry.

Sunday, February 5, 2006

Thick Air

Foiled again you took something beautiful and spoiled it you soiled it I remember with disgust what little remained of our mutual trust you wantonly ground to dust a victim of your pitiable lust causing an irreparable break in our usual give and take that would not heal despite your undeniable... Sign in to see full entry.

Thursday, February 2, 2006

Blue Petunias

Aruna comes late to water the babies tending to the seedlings planted three fortnights ago when you were by my side now, they raise their brilliant heads toward the indigo sky proudly declaring their vitality and identity as do you reminding me of your bright hopes and aspirations your dashing... Sign in to see full entry.

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