She walks in Beauty like the Night

She walks in Beauty like the Night by pretty-academia

She Walks in Beauty

By Lord Byron (George Gordon)

She walks in beauty, like the night

   Of cloudless climes and starry skies;

And all that’s best of dark and bright

   Meet in her aspect and her eyes;

Thus mellowed to that tender light

   Which heaven to gaudy day denies.

One shade the more, one ray the less,

   Had half impaired the nameless grace

Which waves in every raven tress,

   Or softly lightens o’er her face;

Where thoughts serenely sweet express,

   How pure, how dear their dwelling-place.

And on that cheek, and o’er that brow,

   So soft, so calm, yet eloquent,

The smiles that win, the tints that glow,

   But tell of days in goodness spent,

A mind at peace with all below,

   A heart whose love is innocent!

 

 

 

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This is an eternal  poem that many fell in love with over the years...

As I taught it to my students this term (2nd Term-1434H/ 2013), I was able to experience first hand the beauty of it and how students loved and appreciated it. 

 

 Here is my own personal Polyvore design inspired by the poem. I hope you'd like it.

~*~ In a Poetry Class ~*~

 

~*~ In a Poetry Class ~*~

In  a poetry class,

you learn how to dance

between a line or two

how to dive in a sea

that could or not be true!!

You learn

how to say

enchanted words

& rhythms

that could take your breath away!

You learn

to dare

to be fully there

aware

of the distance

the resistance

of a line

of a word

of a thought sublime

that would not surrender

unless you have the power

and the key

to unlock

its inner mystery!

A poem is

A love affair

tempting you to be fully there

cross the sea

to really see

the gems hiding within

the world twirling wherein!

and you have to be

brave and free...

with a heart and mind

that can never be blind

but strong enough

to crawl - if it must-the mile

then finally

enjoy the coveted-reward with a smile :)

(Inspired by teaching poetry classes ;))

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Morning wishes -poem ;)

~Reading~ Poem

~*~ Reading ~*~

When you read, words plant a seed
And slowly day by day
Flowers of thoughts grow within,
never fading away
But come to stay, to say
That you are no longer the same
Though still called by your old name
They sweep you by
You resist them or at least try.
But books bind you down
Becoming your crown
& you find yourself walking around
remembering images ,
recalling unheard sounds
singing songs that you read
It’s all in your head!
But a book can be a daily bread
From which your mind and thoughts are fed!
So feed them well
And wisely choose their realm to dwell!

  Sun\Mon: 23-24\2\1431   -  7-8 \Feb\2010

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Take a Poem to Lunch by Denise Rodgers

Take a Poem to Lunch by Denise Rodgers

I'd love to take a poem to lunch
or treat it to a wholesome brunch
of fresh cut fruit and apple crunch.
I'd spread it neatly on the cloth
beside a bowl of chicken broth
and watch a mug of root beer froth.

I'd feel the words collect the mood,
the taste and feel of tempting food
popped in the mouth and slowly chewed,
and get the smell of fresh baked bread
that sniffs inside and fills our head
with thoughts that no word ever said.

And as the words rest on the page
beside the cumin, salt and sage,
and every slowly starts to age,
like soup that simmers as it's stirred,
ingredients get mixed and blurred
and blends in taste with every word
until the poet gets it right,
the taste and smell
and sound and sight,
the words that make it fit.

Just write.

Happy New Year 1434

Here is a simple, warm
happy New Year wish
written in English ;)
& sent your way
Wishing that happiness
 will shine in your life every day.

I wish you ...
friends that are honest and true
people who would always stand by you.



I wish you …
beautiful true dreams to chase.
The strength to embrace
every new day
bask in the sun ray
and walk your way
and always believe
success is yours to achieve.

I wish you gifts of love
Sent from heaven above
Peaceful and true
Remember ..
my prayers are only meant for you ;)

I wish you sparks of laughter
And happy things to come after
Bunch of smiles J
That would always shine
Through the miles.


In this year of fourteen, thirty four
I wish that you would achieve
all that you couldn't before,
 That you would all the way
have around you
those whom you adore.

I wish
That you'd always remember me by
These wishes I send your way
Not to utter a sigh
Not to say goodbye
But to always pray
Whether night or day
For this humble soul
That loved you all.


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Re-edited & re-written on Mon: 5-1-1434 / 19-11-2012

You need to fall (a poem inspired by Felix's jump)

 

Inspired by Felix Baumgartner's jump on the 14th of October-2012

Sometimes you need to fall
just to learn how to stand tall!
How to rise again
from the ashes of the pain!
How to take the next step to be
what you've always meant to be!
How to dare...
to be there...
to face the questioning doubtful glare
prove them wrong!
as you sing your song!

Sometimes
you need to try
even if it means that you'd die!
You see...
the path of glory
is never meant to be
for someone
as quiet as weak and meek as thee!
someone who would curl away
with a cry and a sigh
waving his dream goodbye!
remembering it merely in a lullaby!

Remember 

Success...
is what you achieve
when you hold on
to what you really believe!
Never grieve
as you weave
the next installment
of the story
of your glory!


Sometimes …
You need to choose
to fall ...
surrender to the deafening
maddening inner call
"come what may!"
You may say!
Then…
fall
and
 win it all!
TODay!

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Sunday: 14 October 2012 / 28-11-1433

Phenomenal Woman

I stumbled upon this poem last night and I thought I'd better share it with you. It would be here for future reference as well ;)

I've also included a YouTube video of the poem read by Angeleou herself ;)

Phenomenal Woman

Pretty women wonder where my secret lies.
I'm not cute or built to suit a fashion model's size
But when I start to tell them,
They think I'm telling lies.
I say,
It's in the reach of my arms
The span of my hips,
The stride of my step,
The curl of my lips.
I'm a woman
Phenomenally.
Phenomenal woman,
That's me.

I walk into a room
Just as cool as you please,
And to a man,
The fellows stand or
Fall down on their knees.
Then they swarm around me,
A hive of honey bees.
I say,
It's the fire in my eyes,
And the flash of my teeth,
The swing in my waist,
And the joy in my feet.
I'm a woman
Phenomenally.
Phenomenal woman,
That's me.

Men themselves have wondered
What they see in me.
They try so much
But they can't touch
My inner mystery.
When I try to show them
They say they still can't see.
I say,
It's in the arch of my back,
The sun of my smile,
The ride of my breasts,
The grace of my style.
I'm a woman

Phenomenally.
Phenomenal woman,
That's me.

Now you understand
Just why my head's not bowed.
I don't shout or jump about
Or have to talk real loud.
When you see me passing
It ought to make you proud.
I say,
It's in the click of my heels,
The bend of my hair,
the palm of my hand,
The need of my care,
'Cause I'm a woman
Phenomenally.
Phenomenal woman,
That's me.

Maya Angelou

I'm back and I got this small gift for you ;)

I'm back here…after being away on a trip, struggling with post-travelling depression then being busy, being simply distracted and a bit blue and most importantly feeling like having nothing to post here!!

My apologies to you if you are still out there waiting for a post from me ;)

Let's get serious…shall we?
and let me rant a bit hoping that you wouldn't mind it.

I watched the movie {The Raven, 2012} today (Tuesday: 17 July 2012). I actually struggled to get it downloaded after many attempts of getting fake torrents . Today, I decided to get it no matter what! and found myself going through the labyrinth of some maddening links that kept on leading me to almost nowhere!!
Whatever!!
I was able to get it and that's what matters - apart from wasting hours on finding the correct torrent!

 I decided to save people from going through the same trouble that I got through in order to enjoy watching this movie. Wouldn't you agree that posting the correct link and torrent would be a nice idea?? ha?


But allow me first to share with you why I enjoyed the movie; I actually expected it to be a very good one, given the good rating it got as you can check on IMDb {The Raven 2012} and the fact that I always enjoy this formula of mixing mystery, clever poetic script and old times costumes and setting. Moreover, it is inspired by the famous American poet , author and critic  Edgar Allen Poe (One of my favourite authors)who is actually one of the main characters in the movie.  There is also John Cusack whose movies are almost always worth watching. And did I mention that they quote some of my very favorite poems of Poe's, such as "Annabell Lee" and "A Dream within a Dream", the later is such a wonderful touching poem that I used to memorize by heart ;)

If you are still unsure whether this is the type of movie that you'd like to watch then perhaps watching the trailer would help you make up your mind ;)

Ok…enough of my babbling
and here is the torrent you've been waiting for ;)

The Raven 2012 DVDRIP

One more thing, kindly leave a comment here so I'd know that the links are working well ;)

Thank you and enjoy

In love with words

Those who are in love with words might relate to this piece and enjoy it ;)

Starving for words!?

and their magical rewards...

Starving for moments 

drawn

with hushed tone!!

Do you really wait 

for the next utterances date?

praying night and day 

that they won't go astray!

and lose their path!

causing your wrath!?

No retreat 

is permitted

for thoughts 

have to be committed

& submitted

again

and again

to this excruciating 

process of pleasure and pain!

Words are haughty 

and quite naughty 

You can never drag them hither

and bind them forever!

They like to dwell 

within their own cell

At times they compel 

you to wait

at their very gate!

and if you are lucky 

you might catch a glance

of a word or two 

and have the romance

of dancing with words

so true ;)

Sat: 21-6-1433

12-5-2012

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~*~ The small little things~*~ (to my adorable silent reader who asked for more poetry ;)

Viva to the small little thing\s

With the joys they bring

Viva to a small coffee cup 

Sitting Between the two

Sharing smiles

Laughter

A point of view!

Viva to a moment of care

A smile to share

A step to dare!

Viva to a delicate bloom

Brightening up a room

Erasing gloom!

Viva to you

A being of intricate hue/s

Sometimes realizing clues

At times blinded by your own blues

But always hopeful 

Always wishful

Realizing that there is a new day

To start anew

to find another way

to be perfectly You!

Through and through!

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Good Morning poem :)

The Don't Quit Poem

A very motivational and inspirational poem that can touch one's soul. 
It's a famous poem that I hope you'd enjoy. 

And here is the site of the poem:

The Don't Quit Poem 

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Happy New Year :) { Year 1433}

This is a simple

happy New Year wish

From me to you

Wishing that happiness will

Shine in your life through and through ;)

I wish you friends that are honest and true

So that you'd never search for a clue

To know if your friend will always be there

To care

To be with you everywhere!

I wish you gifts of love

Sent from heaven above

As white as a dove

Peaceful and true

Remember .. my prayers are only meant for you

I wish you sparks of laughter

And happy things to come after

Bunch of smiles J

That would always shine

Through the miles

I wish you'd have all your dreams come true

Specially those dearest to you

In this year of fourteen, thirty three

I wish that you would become

The best that you could ever be

That you'd always remember me by

These wishes I send your way

Not to utter a sigh

Not to say goodbye

But to always pray

Whether night or day

For this humble soul

That loved you all.

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{P.S. Here is the poem as I promised my dear students to post it here ;)}

Read to students and Posted on Sat:1/1/1433 

"What a wonderful World"-A student's lovely poem

When we plant the flower

and the whole world smile within an hour

When we water the tree

 and you are as you want to be

When Palestine be free

and everybody clap for me

Yeah!! That's my wonderful world

When hearts become white and

We walk without any fear at night

When there is no more fraud or theft

and my teacher advise me as a gift

Yeah!! That's my wonderful world

Written by:

Nura Talal

(7/10/2011)

*Nura is a freshman at Umm Al-Qura medical colleges, Group 7.She is our in-house poet. She has wonderfully surprised me and her classmates with this poem when asked to write about the wonderful things in life.

((Thank you Nura for sharing this lovely poem with us :)

-The famous “What a wonderful world” poem & song is given as a part of unit 11 in the elementary level of the book New Headway Plus. It is a part, which students seem to enjoy again and again. And I won’t deny enjoying it myself ;)