Not All Is Lost Poem by Nosheen Irfan
Not All Is Lost
There's darkness, but not all is lost
The stars, the moon and the fireflies
Look how darkness helps them glow
Darkness, with its forbidding demeanor
Its black cloak of devilish proportions
Its creeping shadows and the ghostly signs
See how it lets the trees exhale their sadness
Be not afraid of the dark, O' my heart
Rather, feel the world's soul, deep inside
Quiet descent of heavenly stillness, around
Feel the breath of sleeping air, surrounding
And the slow ascent of heart's cries, praying.
Nosheen Irfan © 2015
Truly inspiring poem, there is a purpose behind everything and we do not realise it hence we segregate them by categorising as Good and Bad... Thought provoking poem, Loved it...10+++++
Much maligned darkness should thank you profusely for this wonderful tribute. Yes, we fail to realize that it is darkness that renders meaning to light. Your poem is that light which shines and reveals the real soul of darkness to the readers. (10)
Hi Nosheen, A wonderful poem. Light is light because there is darkness on the other side. And, on the brighter of darkness, you dawn an exquisitely illustrative picture. Stars, the moon, the fireflies- In the brighter sunlight, the meagre light of these objects are undecipherable. I am tempted to have a fresh look at the poem. In our normal life, when life is peaceful and we are happy in our own way, we become oblivious of the small gifts of God. We take them for granted. On the other hand, when we face a calamity, and life in engulfed in darkness, even the smallest objects of happiness, the tiniest blinking of light becomes manifest and pronounced and enjoyable. This fact of life, the poet has succeeded to draw in the magnificent pic of this poem. Your poem speaks on this philosophy, very eloquently, without your uttering a word on the facts of life. I think that makes poetry. And this is an exquisite piece of poetry. Loved reading. Thanks Nosheen. full 10.
This is a poem of substance! I respect the core of this poem a lot. My pleasure revisiting this value laden piece! !
Be not afraid of the dark, O' my heart....great expression! I appreciate all your majestic poems. Keep it up!
It's another wonderful poem... adorable poetic expression...loved it
This poem has not been translated into any other language yet.
I would like to translate this poem
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12/4/2025 10:34:52 PM # 1.0.0
Darkness is an old friend of mine. Although the light of day supplies life and color to my flower gardens, the night is more overall soothing to me. Metaphorical darkness, however, is a universal enemy. Wonderfully penned my friend
Hi Kelly, Your words Darkness is an old friend of mine inspires me. We have a great poet in our mother tongue 'Malayalam'. He is named Akkittham Achyutan Namboothiri. The following couplet of his is very very famous VeLicham dhukkhamaNuNNee Tamassallo sukhapradham, meaning, Son, light gives you sorrow; it is darkness that gives happiness and is comforting.' Thank you for reminding me of this great poet and his exquisite poetry.