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| Walid Abdallah |
Walid Abdallah is an Egyptian poet and author. He is a visiting professor of English language and literature in Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Germany and the USA, his poetry includes "Go Ye Moon", “The Queen of my Heart”, " Dream" and "My Heart Oasis". His books include Shout of Silence, Escape to the Realm of Imagination, The Egyptian Lane and Man Domination and Woman Emancipation, Arc and Seam and his co-translations with Andy Fogle of Farouk Goweda’s poetry have previously appeared in Image, RHINO, Reunion: Dallas Review, and Los Angeles Review. These translations won prestigious prizes in the USA like "Cause", "Egypt's Grief", and "Strangers' Cross".
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Egypt
In Egypt's land, my heart forever lies,
Beneath the sun that paints the golden skies.
Where Nile flows gently, ancient stories tell,
Of pharaohs, pyramids, and desert's spell.
The pyramids stand proud in desert sand,
Great monuments that time could not withstand.
In Cairo's streets, the bustling life unfolds,
With markets bright, where history is sold.
The Sphinx's gaze looks out across the land,
Guarding secrets in the shifting sand.
Luxor's temples whisper of the past,
Where echoes of the gods forever last.
The Red Sea sparkles, blue and pure and grand,
Its coral reefs like jewels on the sand.
The date palms sway where gentle breezes blow,
Over fields of green where ancient waters flow.
From Alexandria's shores to Aswan's light,
My Egypt shines, a beacon in the night.
Her beauty and her grace forever stay,
In hearts of those who wander far away.
Oh, Egypt, land of timeless, wondrous lore,
In your embrace, I find my soul's deep core.
A land of dreams where ancient meets the new,
My beloved Egypt, to you I’m ever true.
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Breathing
On seeing you, I breathed through my heart
Please, stay there forever and never depart
You have no eye lids, they are two lips
Where a flood of tenderness drips
Take me into the deep well of your embrace
Where I see nothing except for your face
Let me closer to breathe your sighs
Believe in my heart, it never lies
In your presence, I see none but you
I taste that happiness I never knew
You're my God's most precious gift
For you, anything can be easily left
I only feel alive in the shrine of your eyes
My heart dances, sings and always flies
Never be away even for just a few minutes
Being together my feelings have no limits
Your smile always makes me on cloud nine
Our eternal love contract is ready to sign
For the heart that breathes you, never be late
Let's make our happiness and draw our fate
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Feeling Sad
When my beloved feels sad, the skies turn gray,
The sun hides its face, and joy fades away.
Stars lose their sparkle, and the moon won’t gleam,
Her sorrow clouds the world, a silent dream.
But when she smiles, the universe comes alive,
The sun beams brightly, and the stars revive.
Birds sing sweet songs, and the rain gently falls,
Nature dances in joy, answering her calls.
Her happiness brings light to every place,
A glow that shines upon her radiant face.
The flowers bloom with colors bold and bright,
And every heart is filled with pure delight.
Her laughter echoes through the trees and skies,
A melody that lifts all spirits high.
When she feels joy, the whole world seems to know,
In her delight, all living things do grow.
So, when my beloved feels happy and free,
The universe smiles, just as it should be.
Her bliss makes the earth and heavens rejoice,
All nature sings with one harmonious voice.
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My Friend
A friend so dear, with heart so pure and true,
In darkest nights, you guide me, pull me through.
When storms arise and shadows cloud my way,
Your voice, a beacon, turns my night to day.
With every laugh we share, my soul takes flight,
In your company, the world feels just right.
Through trials and joys, we stand side by side,
With you, dear friend, there's nothing left to hide.
Your words of wisdom calm my troubled mind,
In you, a strength so rare and hard to find.
Our bond is strong, no time can tear apart,
For in your trust, I've found a second heart.
In endless dreams, we wander far and wide,
With you, there's always joy and hope inside.
No mountain high, no valley deep or vast,
Could keep us from the friendship that will last.
With every step, our journey's bright and long,
In you, my friend, I find where I belong.
So here's to us, to memories yet to make,
Together always, for each other's sake.
Through all of life, in you, I see the end,
The greatest gift I have is you, my friend.
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My Soul
In night's embrace, her long black hair weaves,
A tender darkness where my heart believes.
Her eyes, like stars, illuminate my way,
Dispelling shadows, turning night to day.
Her smile, a charm that captivates my soul,
A beacon bright, a light that makes me whole.
Her gentle touch, a spark that brings me life,
Reviving me, dispelling all my strife.
Her skin, like snow, so pure in winter's chill,
A canvas white, a beauty standing still.
Her hug, a warmth that melts the coldest night,
In her embrace, I find my heart's delight.
Her happiness transforms the world anew,
A brighter place, a sky of azure hue.
Yet when she’s sad, the sun no longer shines,
The universe mourns, dark clouds draw their lines.
Her lips, like honey, sweet and purest gold,
A taste of heaven, stories yet untold.
With her, forever is my heart's desire,
A love so deep, an ever-burning fire.
My life's too short to give her all her due,
Yet every moment, I'll make dreams come true.
Together, we'll create a world so bright,
With love that dances in the soft moonlight.
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Enchanting poems, ‘My soul’ is the best.
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