Poem 12
The Nightingale
Night has come, it descends on the forest
Stars begin to glitter, the moon is aglow
A nightingale sings at nature’s behest
Bringing me memories of times long ago
All is calm but for my troubled heart
For I’m alone in my cabin
Since my love and I drifted apart
And that’s when heartaches crept in
I remember her childlike ways
Her ruby red lips, her light blue eyes
I remember those days
Of endless sunshine, cloudless skies
Something between us went wrong
Now solitude has overcome me
But the nightingale sings its song
And I’m captured by its melody
Dear companion of the night
You always cheer a lonesome soul
Dear musician, you bring delight
To hear you sing, is my nighttime goal
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Poem 11
Come to Me
When your heart is in sorrow
And loneliness takes its hold
Dry your tears, and be bold
The sun will rise again tomorrow
When your lover sets you free
Because he found another sweetheart
Don’t let him tear you apart
Just come to me, come to me
When people are too blind to see
That you need someone true
Someone who won’t hurt you
Just come to me, come to me
When life is a chain of misery
And you are sad and forlorn
And all your hopes are gone
Just come to me, come to me
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#heart, #sorrow, #sun, #tomorrow, #chain, #hopes, #loneliness
Poem 10
Coral Island
No one listens, no can understand
The loneliness I feel, the sorrow
So I dream of a Coral Island
To where I can escape tomorrow
Last night I dreamed of the past
Days and nights, no one cared
People’s mockery seemed built to last
To fight those mobs, I had not dared
Last night I dreamed of a Coral Island
Where silence is serene, silvery is the sand
Even now, every day, every night
Someone sneers, someone has a scowl
They all come to pick a fight
Looking for trouble, they are on the prowl
So at nights I dream of a Coral Island
With welcoming people, a peaceful land
And so I’ll fly to a Coral Island
At last I’ll escape this bitter torment
Of a world where solid I stand
Away from the mobs, a bitter torrent
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#loneliness, #exclusion, #island, #coral, #reality, #medicine, #torrent
Poem 9
A China Girl
I see her from my window
She walks at a steady pace
A light golden face
I wish I could be in her shadow
I dream of her on stage
Her voice like a young child
My heart flutters, I go wild
Love turns a new page
I dream of her on the cinema
A queen above all actresses
With glittering elaborate dresses
She is a beauty from China
I dream of us together
Living in an exquisite mansion
Admiring each other with a passion
And both of us in love forever
But a sad thought continues to persist
She does not know I exist
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Poem 8
Tinkerbell
Tinkerbell, you fly around Never-land
You’re so small, so frisky
Always fluttering with energy
Won’t you come to Winter Wonderland?
Tinkerbell, your heart is so tender
You’re so cute, so pretty
And it’s such a pity
Peter Pan is not your lover
Tinkerbell, you tiny fairy
It’s time you came down for Christmas
Please won’t you join us
Bells will be ringing in the city
Tinkerbell, step out of your shell
There’s no need to be alone
All your worries will be gone
When you hear the silver bell
©hasanabdulla2025
#Tinkerbell, #Never-land, #fantasy, #silver bell, #peter pan, #city, #winter, #Christmas
Poem 7
Why We Are In Love
Why do the stars glitter at night?
Why do they shine for so long?
They know our love is only right,
That our love cannot be wrong.
Why does the sun shine so bright?
Why are its rays so warm?
It shines on our love, its celestial light,
It knows that in love, there is no harm.
Why do mountains reach to the sky?
Why are they so majestic, so grand?
They know our love is no lie
That our love is the best in the land
Why do rivers flow to the sea?
Why do streams pay homage to a river?
They know our love was meant to be,
That we are meant for each other.
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#romance, #stars, #sun, #night, #celestial, #streams, #river
Poem 6
Rose of Cairo
She lives in a poor district
Near the heart of Cairo
No one else can depict
How much I love her so
Her eyes are brown and pretty
She has glossy black hair
Her costume is the best in the city
And her face is smooth and fair
Every night, my head on my pillow
I pray she will someday be my bride
Then all the world will know
The gorgeous beauty by my side
I adore her, she is meant for me
But alas, she does not even know me
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Poem 5
Dream City
I yearn to go to Utopia
Day and night, night and day
I long to be free of inertia
In this place that’s wasting away
This place is cold and cruel
Of envy, people never tire
Day after day, a deadly duel
And rivalry stokes up the fire
I yearn to be in Utopia
Where people can use reason
Brotherhood is not a fantasia
Friendships survive every season
I long to be in a place
Where flora and fauna can flourish
Of hatred and greed no trace
Equality is what people cherish
I yearn for Utopia with an ‘iron fist’
Although I know it does not exist
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Poem 4
A Girl Like You
There are birds of paradise,
Enchanting, beautiful, full of grace.
But none of them are as wise,
None so glamorous in the face,
As a girl like you.
There are girls who are full of wonder,
Holding secrets of romance.
But none of them have the power,
To hold me in a trance,
As a girl like you.
There are ladies who are princesses,
With costumes elegant and bright.
But none of them have the dresses,
That make my heart go light,
As a girl like you.
There are girls with fortune and fame,
They win the hearts of millions.
None of them have love to their name,
They are all full of illusions.
Love is a girl like you.
©hasanabdulla2025
Poem 3
15 Steps
Fifteen steps to climb to the top
To the ultimate gain, the success
I must climb this ladder, despite the stress
I cannot wait, I cannot stop
Fifteen steps, a ninety degree slope
I’m sweating, the sun scorches me
But I must climb to be free
I cannot, I dare not lose hope
Down below a fire rages
One wrong step, and I’ll fall
But determination makes its call
And I’m soon in the final stages
One more step to the top
My fingers are shaking
My body is sore, and aching
But its too late to stop
At last I’m on the top of the ladder
And I climb into a waiting helicopter
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Poem 2
December
A Poem by Hasan Abdulla
It was a night in December
You said you loved me in every way
Ever since then I remember
The sweet things you would say
It was the day before Christmas
You promised you would never leave
But someone came between us
Losing you is still hard to believe
And now the nights in December
Are cold and lonely, and tiresome
Without you here I suffer
The agonies of being lonesome
Every year I patiently wait
For you to return to me
It can never be too late
For love to renew, don’t you see?
Poem 1
Summer in the City
By Hasan Abdulla
This hot, long dry summer, the blazing heat
is stifling, scorching roofs and buildings alike
On pavements, people sweat and drag their feet
Our city is bathed in hot weather
Fumes of smog fly upwards from chimneys
The vehicles blow their horns, and roads are full
With tired, weary backs we toil with work
in factories, city offices, everywhere
By evening, we trudge home, aching for rest
This hot, long dry summer, the city’s parks
are dry and parched; the streams and ponds are bare,
and birds are scarce. Magpies barely caw
robins never nestle, doves never mate
This hot summer, the skies are heavy with smog
Our lungs are tight, we choke for fresh winds
The eyes are sore and red, and feet are sweaty
This hot summer, we want a thunderstorm
to clear the city air, wash off dust and smog
This hot, long dry summer, children complain
of fatigue. Ice cream vendors profiteer
while bookshops stay empty.
This hot summer, the city is a dormant giant
dreaming of happiness, of cooler winds
This hot summer, the city is a restless giant
Pining for merriment, and for fun
It is tired of the scorching, burning heat
When summer goes away, the city awakes
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