Saleh Badrah

On a stem, sweetly,
A joyous small robin sings:
A new day begins.
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Each wrinkle in his ancient face
Bespeaks a monumental deed.
Serenely there with pride he sits,
No longer longing to succeed:
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It's fruitless in this bleakness to seek zest
Or cheerfulness to brighten up your gloom:
For what bird here will ever build its nest?
What fragrant rose in here will ever bloom?
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My soul stood up today and said:
Your heart is full of sorrow.

I know, I said,
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Nan-in, the sage, one day received
A guest who'd come in search of wisdom.
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For things of beauty
constantly am I searching,
despite the bleakness.
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The rose is lovely.
Lovely is the rose indeed,
And so too are you!
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I crave the fragrance
Of the delicate flowers
In your lush garden.
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Good morning Daisy!
With pearly dewdrops adorned,
You look so lovely.
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Delicious you look
Sweet succulent apricot
I want to eat you!
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Gleeful daffodil,
When I behold you, sadness
From my heart departs.
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Blossoms are blooming,
Signalling the arrival
Of beautiful Spring.
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Sweet-scented Jasmine,
Refreshing is your fragrance,
Tender is your touch.
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Fresh morning dewdrops
From a red rose are dripping:
I'd love to sip them.
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Serenely the swan
Through the placid misty lake
With elegance glides.
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All things are passing;
Let nothing agitate you:
Calmly row your boat.
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Who is this sad lad
Standing amid the daisies?
A Beauty lover.
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Be like an oak tree,
Always strong and always sure
That you will endure.
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Sipping jasmine tea
Here in this garden I feel
Like I'm in Eden.
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Pretty bleeding heart,
Your beauty will make sorrow
Fall in love with joy.
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