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Where Do I Belong?

June 10, 2014
By Bismah PLATINUM, Karachi, Other
Bismah PLATINUM, Karachi, Other
22 articles 1 photo 11 comments

I belong to
two diverse cultures
whom I explore
along with my
inner soul.

I belong to
that one right song
which takes the pain
and leaves its
melodic tunes behind

I belong to
a family who are friends
and friends
who are family.

I belong to
the loss of my brother
haunting my nights
deepening the
never closed wounds.

I belong to
the nights
lit up with stars,
laughter echoing in my ears,
and balconies occupied by
who I love the most.

I belong to
the roots of my home,
buds of my country,
and flowers of this world.

I belong to
the values and sayings
keeping me steady
in this vast
world of unknowns.

I belong to
the fear of heights,
pleasure from a racing heart
and eagerness of what comes next.

I belong to
tears and smiles
birthdays and funerals.
To loss and triumph,
remorse and serenity.

I belong to
the journey of
figuring myself out,
overcoming obstacles,
bearing the pain life gives,
and living in the moment.



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on Jun. 15 2014 at 12:21 pm
Bismah PLATINUM, Karachi, Other
22 articles 1 photo 11 comments
Thank you so much! One of my goals in writing is for people to relate to it and it means a lot to me that you could.

JRaye PLATINUM said...
on Jun. 15 2014 at 9:30 am
JRaye PLATINUM, Dorr, Michigan
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Favorite Quote:
&quot;If you build your house far enough away from Trouble, then Trouble will never find you.&quot;<br /> <br /> &quot;Have you ever looked fear in the face and said, &#039;I just don&#039;t care.&#039;?&quot;

This is such a great poem - really simple, yet beautifully deep and meaningful. I could really relate :)

on Jun. 14 2014 at 1:02 pm
Bismah PLATINUM, Karachi, Other
22 articles 1 photo 11 comments
Thank you! I like to write something which has meaning to it and it excites me that you could see it.

on Jun. 14 2014 at 12:55 pm
Bismah PLATINUM, Karachi, Other
22 articles 1 photo 11 comments
Thank you! Every piece of poetry and writing is personal to me, including this one and I'm glad that reflected in it.

on Jun. 13 2014 at 3:00 pm
PianoKeys97 PLATINUM, Medford, New Jersey
22 articles 35 photos 59 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;You can be the ripest, juiciest peach in the world, and there&#039;s still going to be somebody who hates peaches.&quot; -Dita Von Teese

Such a unique idea. I can really see how you put yourself into this. Nice work. Keep writing.

HudaZav SILVER said...
on Jun. 13 2014 at 9:25 am
HudaZav SILVER, Toronto, Other
8 articles 6 photos 390 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;Nothing is impossible; the word itself says &#039;I&#039;m possible&#039;!&quot; -Audrey Hepburn

Very well written poem! It's really deep and I enjoyed it