The Legend Of Poemhunter (Ahmad Shiddiqi) Poem by omar ibrahim

The Legend Of Poemhunter (Ahmad Shiddiqi)

Rating: 4.2


your sun won't descend
from now till the end
come on great poet
teach us poetry

the legend of poemhunter aria
i play it on my violin
come on great poet
teach us music

a tale of indonesia
you are its hero
come on great poet
tell us the tale

give us a lesson of life
fate, forgiveness and happiness
raise your voice and let's sing together
O fallen leaf, O fallen feather!

july,2009.by Omar Ibrahim(a tribute to my friend'Ahmad Shiddiqi')

omaribrahim-keats@hotmail.com

COMMENTS OF THE POEM
Jen Capaldi 25 August 2009

Omar, It is quite apparent that your homage to your greatly admired poet friend has not only touched his heart but all of ours as well. i (and many others i am sure) could only dream that one day somene would see us in the same light and pay homage to us that way. kudos my poet friend. another great work! Jen

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Patti Masterman 26 August 2009

'raise your voice and let's sing together O fallen leaf, O fallen feather! '- it is for lines such as this that I have weathered many a storm in the search..fine writing.

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Joseph Poewhit 29 August 2009

Ahmads passion for music reflects in his poetry.

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saltedpeanut blank 05 September 2009

I too have that passion for music and know how it feels to play a piece that means more to you than just the ink on the paper, good job

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Obinna Eruchie 09 October 2009

Passionate melodious tribute to a wonderful friend in PH.

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Derek Haughton 09 December 2011

A good tribute, I liked the opening rhymed couplet and the repeat of the device at the end but think a little more work is needed.

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Minnie Gehrig 17 August 2010

beautifull this write has alot of soul!

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Frank Odindo 14 August 2010

nice poem Ibrahim, I give you a ten on this one.

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Marina Gasbey 03 August 2010

Beautiful tribute... Your words intoned a sort of mesmerizing chant. Wonderful work, Thanks :) ... Marina

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Dr.subhendu Kar 25 July 2010

raise your voice and let's sing together O fallen leaf, O fallen feather! ....................l est mankind may resurge from ruin entwined voices may glorify fallen.........wonderful write of tribute to the poet,1o++, thanks for sharing

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