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Where Do I Belong?

June 10, 2014
By Bismah PLATINUM, Karachi, Other
Bismah PLATINUM, Karachi, Other
22 articles 1 photo 11 comments

I belong to
two diverse cultures
whom I explore
along with my
inner soul.

I belong to
that one right song
which takes the pain
and leaves its
melodic tunes behind

I belong to
a family who are friends
and friends
who are family.

I belong to
the loss of my brother
haunting my nights
deepening the
never closed wounds.

I belong to
the nights
lit up with stars,
laughter echoing in my ears,
and balconies occupied by
who I love the most.

I belong to
the roots of my home,
buds of my country,
and flowers of this world.

I belong to
the values and sayings
keeping me steady
in this vast
world of unknowns.

I belong to
the fear of heights,
pleasure from a racing heart
and eagerness of what comes next.

I belong to
tears and smiles
birthdays and funerals.
To loss and triumph,
remorse and serenity.

I belong to
the journey of
figuring myself out,
overcoming obstacles,
bearing the pain life gives,
and living in the moment.



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on Jun. 15 2014 at 12:21 pm
Bismah PLATINUM, Karachi, Other
22 articles 1 photo 11 comments
Thank you so much! One of my goals in writing is for people to relate to it and it means a lot to me that you could.

JRaye PLATINUM said...
on Jun. 15 2014 at 9:30 am
JRaye PLATINUM, Dorr, Michigan
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Favorite Quote:
"If you build your house far enough away from Trouble, then Trouble will never find you."

"Have you ever looked fear in the face and said, 'I just don't care.'?"

This is such a great poem - really simple, yet beautifully deep and meaningful. I could really relate :)

on Jun. 14 2014 at 1:02 pm
Bismah PLATINUM, Karachi, Other
22 articles 1 photo 11 comments
Thank you! I like to write something which has meaning to it and it excites me that you could see it.

on Jun. 14 2014 at 12:55 pm
Bismah PLATINUM, Karachi, Other
22 articles 1 photo 11 comments
Thank you! Every piece of poetry and writing is personal to me, including this one and I'm glad that reflected in it.

on Jun. 13 2014 at 3:00 pm
PianoKeys97 PLATINUM, Medford, New Jersey
22 articles 35 photos 59 comments

Favorite Quote:
"You can be the ripest, juiciest peach in the world, and there's still going to be somebody who hates peaches." -Dita Von Teese

Such a unique idea. I can really see how you put yourself into this. Nice work. Keep writing.

HudaZav SILVER said...
on Jun. 13 2014 at 9:25 am
HudaZav SILVER, Toronto, Other
8 articles 6 photos 390 comments

Favorite Quote:
"Nothing is impossible; the word itself says 'I'm possible'!" -Audrey Hepburn

Very well written poem! It's really deep and I enjoyed it