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The Call Of The Ocean


THE CALL OF THE OCEAN

The sound of the gushing waves,
Brought a smile to her young face.
Running to the window,
She witnessed Nature's grace.

She placed her hands against the window pane,
Far away, she noticed something coming her way.
Wiping her tears, she gazed on, earnestly,
At the Ocean spread all around - O what a wonderful scene!

The rays of the sun danced on the ship's mast,
Just like a net, on the ship - it's Light it had cast.
Curiosity took over the little girl's mind,
Behind the glass, is it not beauty that she'll find?

In the dark of the night she listens to that Voice,
Every night it says to her:
Make Your Choice.
With open arms, I call out to you,
I yearn for dreamers, just like you.

The waters receded, giving her a chance to speak,
Ocean, do not be mistaken, for my dream is weak.
Never will I be able to break these bonds,
The view from here is more than I could want.

On this the Ocean rose once more,
Trying to move across the shore.
Don't you want to know of the treasures I hide?
Into the numerous adventures, don't you want to slide?

The girl looked away and sadly laughed,
Ocean, are your eyes covered with a scarf?
God has created you and me of different kinds,
You think I can spread and flee like water -
Are you out of your mind?

The Ocean lashed on the shore ferociously,
Although I am Water, do not take me mildly.
My presence is enough to threaten the land,
For I can destroy it in a second, just with the stroke of a hand.

You too can be compared with the vast Ocean,
Your soul is filled with wild determination.
Break the bonds that hold you from me,
Use that will, and one day you'll be free.

Her heart beat fast, her eyes lit and shone,
Yes, I will be free, for I am not alone.
Whether I have to struggle, break free or run -
I will keep trying,
Look behind - I am coming.

Maryam Kaleem

I guess it's like the second part of the poem posted before, titled, The Call Of The Wild.

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  1. Azra MominApril 25, 2011 at 8:06 PM

    I knew it. You're a wild child, Maryam. YES!!!

    OK, I'm not a fan of poems that rhyme (well, actually, there are exceptions) but I loved the 'depths' of meaning in yours :)

    Very good, and keep writing!

    And hey, anytime you wanna go explore an ocean, take me too - we could go diving and float with the manta rays and the hammerheads - oops sorry, now I'm getting into MY dream. But you wanna go?

    X

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  2. AbdullahApril 26, 2011 at 1:35 AM

    Mimi,

    i loved it... it flows like the chain of your thghts.. and that's nice to read... always interesting to see how your perspective is on things around us... :) keep scribbling...keep sharing.. n keep dreaming... :)

    love

    A

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  3. Maryam ShaikhApril 26, 2011 at 3:50 PM

    Azra apa, sure I wanna go!!! I prefer the ocean more than the skies!!! It's my dream to go and explore and just live it, no matter what!!! Cause I know there's a lot it can give me! We'll all go together one day!!! :D And ya, when I had started writing this poem, I wasn't gonna make it rhyme. But that was really difficult, so I did it the easy way!!!

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  4. Maryam ShaikhApril 26, 2011 at 3:55 PM

    Bhaijan, thanks a lott!! I'll try to keep scribbling something, I'll try to keep sharing it, and I'll try to make my dreams stronger!!! But I hope you keep viewing, keep smiling and keep supporting, as always!!!! :P
    But you know what??? I dunno what else to post on this blog! Like, I'm not getting any particular theme!!! Can you help??

    M

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