© Musue N. Haddad
He is an African child
Taken across the oceans
This child’s face sometimes black
White, yellow, chocolate brown
Sun’s ray always bright
In those eyes; dazzling bright
This boy’s birth celebrated
African drums, great rhythm
Traditional sounds; reverberation
Birth of an African Hero
After a few more bongos
This child was flown into the snow
In the great white snow
A place where many migrate
To seek greener pastures
Love and relationship raided
Stress, survival became conquerors
Then love slowly withered, cheerless
Mommy stopped listening
“Mommy, Daddy,” this child called
Again and again, over again
His own childlike voice came back
Then, the face that once lighted
Gravely dampened, clouded
At four years, little child threw a fit
Kicked, screamed, called out louder
Still, Mommy and Daddy didn’t hear
Too busy, distant to their little boy
They cured little boy, not with hugs
Pressed down his tiny throat
Prescribed Anti Psychotic drugs
Volumes, infused in his body system
Now, he’s nine years old; controlled
Handsome, but eyes dull, dreary
Mind blank, bare and stultified
Creativity destroyed, glass-eyed
“Mommy, Mommy,” Daddy, Daddy”
Wordless cries ignored, always
Little boy sobbed as the drug travels
Down his tiny throat, he wriggles
Slithered through his esophagus
In his stomach, twirled, rock around
Drugs soften; then slowly liquefied
Passed on into blood, circulate
Bubbles into brain, body system
Hear the pounding, crushing sounds
Demise of potentials, dreams shattered
And this innocent boy sits alive
Yet stone dead to this world
Pasty from anti psychotic drugs
One more innocent life crudely robbed
Now a drug-ladened rag doll
Powerful smashing of love in the vein
Broken tears of shattering dreams
The deep roots of absurd pains
And the trails of tears remain
In the skies of the universe
This child’s path marked by darkness
He lingered his days under the sky
But not the great African skies
This boy’s dream, another shattered
And another love lost
True story of a boy once bright
Like every child under the sky
He was born with greatness; a genius
The truth we know
Way of living steals the geniuses
And the smiling, pure angelic face
Today, I sit in my birthplace
With silent tears falling on my heart
For this child under the clouds
And children who want to be heard
Hugged, loved; cuddle in our arms
Hear the sounds of their laughters
For they are little children; our children.
Author’s note: This poem is based on a true story- the story of a boy born in Africa. His parent left the continent to seek “greener pastures” across the Oceans. In their search for “green pastures,” this has become the fate of their own child – the little boy.
Copyright © Musue N. Haddad
Friday, March 16, 2012
Tuesday, February 14, 2012
Valentine’s Day
© Musue N. Haddad
It’s Valentine’s Day
Here, I woke at dawn
Not for the fanfare
Or something to wear
Just a gentle loving kiss
To be a Valentine Princess
My thoughts ran, a quiet hiss
Kept me without much sleep
As the dawn light faded
And the Sun’s ray caught me
Waited, waited to hear this
Flavored, laced with a touch of bliss
Waited for prolonged moments
That turned into anxious minutes
And then into boring hours
Only to see it dismissed
On the one special day
That comes just once a year
It’s Valentine’s Day
I dream of that love
That’ll look through my eyes
Embrace me with warmness
Look deeply with affection
And say with a gentle embrace
“You're special and nice.
And say to me precisely
Your cheerfulness makes me glad,
Your smile warms me
It feels like moonbeams
Your love strengthen my dreams
And captures my heart forever
You and you alone my dear
You’re my fair lady
My Princess and my Queen
Yes, you are my Valentine
To me, you're everything!”
Yes, I know I’ll hear those words
Relish in a gentle loving arms
In a love that’s unwavering
Delight fully in an unqualified love
Wholly cherished, appreciated
Both now and years ahead!
Copyright © Musue N. Haddad
It’s Valentine’s Day
Here, I woke at dawn
Not for the fanfare
Or something to wear
Just a gentle loving kiss
To be a Valentine Princess
My thoughts ran, a quiet hiss
Kept me without much sleep
As the dawn light faded
And the Sun’s ray caught me
Waited, waited to hear this
Flavored, laced with a touch of bliss
Waited for prolonged moments
That turned into anxious minutes
And then into boring hours
Only to see it dismissed
On the one special day
That comes just once a year
It’s Valentine’s Day
I dream of that love
That’ll look through my eyes
Embrace me with warmness
Look deeply with affection
And say with a gentle embrace
“You're special and nice.
And say to me precisely
Your cheerfulness makes me glad,
Your smile warms me
It feels like moonbeams
Your love strengthen my dreams
And captures my heart forever
You and you alone my dear
You’re my fair lady
My Princess and my Queen
Yes, you are my Valentine
To me, you're everything!”
Yes, I know I’ll hear those words
Relish in a gentle loving arms
In a love that’s unwavering
Delight fully in an unqualified love
Wholly cherished, appreciated
Both now and years ahead!
Copyright © Musue N. Haddad
Thursday, February 2, 2012
Beautiful Silence
© Musue N. Haddad
There is silence.
Here, there, yonder,
Where are the folks?
Not the ones who gloat;
Theirs is nuisance.
As for the goats,
Annoying bleaters!
Pass the ones who groan.
It is hindrance.
Ah, ah! Not the crooks.
I’ll pay fee of sixpence;
For sure voidance.
Rather march with the grouts,
A silent mergence,
Without grievance.
Copyright © Musue N. Haddad
There is silence.
Here, there, yonder,
Where are the folks?
Not the ones who gloat;
Theirs is nuisance.
As for the goats,
Annoying bleaters!
Pass the ones who groan.
It is hindrance.
Ah, ah! Not the crooks.
I’ll pay fee of sixpence;
For sure voidance.
Rather march with the grouts,
A silent mergence,
Without grievance.
Copyright © Musue N. Haddad
Thursday, December 22, 2011
My Birthday
© Musue N. Haddad
It’s the season of my birth date
Someone asked me to restate
My thoughts on my birth date
I leisurely closed my eyes
Then took a deep breathe
Quietly sat in the moonlight
But didn’t say goodnight
Mused things the years brought
Even the things unsought
And responded with a thought
My birthday, a special day
Comes just once a year
But this year, a special year
Echoes beauties of past years
Reflects scores of tears
Then, all unutterable fears
Sounding victories over strife
Life’s lessons I was taught
Many joys it brought
Unwavering strength of hope
And the power of prayers
Brilliant thoughts to share
On this season of my birth
I know what I’ve been told
My mom and my dad
Friends of my household
Speak fondly of the earth
Dotingly of my very birth
My birth day, a day of paradise
Smiles flowed charmingly
My cheeks shone rosily
Birds sung melodiously
The sweetest of rhythms
Universe’s sun wore a rainbow
Colors danced at the window
Rested in warm arms soundless
Like a sweet dazzling pearl
A princess of hearts
An inspiration from start
Brighten the hearts of parents
Pinch the heart of tyrants
Over comer of disasters,
Hence, this is a special day
The dawn of a new day.
Copyright © Musue N. Haddad
Author's Note: December 17th was my birthday
It’s the season of my birth date
Someone asked me to restate
My thoughts on my birth date
I leisurely closed my eyes
Then took a deep breathe
Quietly sat in the moonlight
But didn’t say goodnight
Mused things the years brought
Even the things unsought
And responded with a thought
My birthday, a special day
Comes just once a year
But this year, a special year
Echoes beauties of past years
Reflects scores of tears
Then, all unutterable fears
Sounding victories over strife
Life’s lessons I was taught
Many joys it brought
Unwavering strength of hope
And the power of prayers
Brilliant thoughts to share
On this season of my birth
I know what I’ve been told
My mom and my dad
Friends of my household
Speak fondly of the earth
Dotingly of my very birth
My birth day, a day of paradise
Smiles flowed charmingly
My cheeks shone rosily
Birds sung melodiously
The sweetest of rhythms
Universe’s sun wore a rainbow
Colors danced at the window
Rested in warm arms soundless
Like a sweet dazzling pearl
A princess of hearts
An inspiration from start
Brighten the hearts of parents
Pinch the heart of tyrants
Over comer of disasters,
Hence, this is a special day
The dawn of a new day.
Copyright © Musue N. Haddad
Author's Note: December 17th was my birthday
Friday, December 9, 2011
Response to Musue's Poem “I Wait”
By: Anonymous
Read your poem, "I Wait"
It is so beautiful
Makes me love you sooo
So much more!
And I wish too,
To feel the warmth
Of your beautiful bossom,
Gently caress you
Oh, such beautiful smoothness
Of your tender hood
I give you myself.
I want lay down
My head upon your breast
Feel the throb of your heart
On drums of my inner ears.
I love you.
I love you deeply and forever!
I say it as I feel it
Copyright © Musue N. Haddad
Read your poem, "I Wait"
It is so beautiful
Makes me love you sooo
So much more!
And I wish too,
To feel the warmth
Of your beautiful bossom,
Gently caress you
Oh, such beautiful smoothness
Of your tender hood
I give you myself.
I want lay down
My head upon your breast
Feel the throb of your heart
On drums of my inner ears.
I love you.
I love you deeply and forever!
I say it as I feel it
Copyright © Musue N. Haddad
Thursday, December 8, 2011
The Search
© Musue N. Haddad
It’s being a season and some
Feelings of mellowness deep
I watch the days slipping
Flow of our memories flicking
The clock is ticking
Darkness is almost here
So I must search for you
My disquiet-ness is glaring
Confusion, deep long raging
I’m hunched before our spot
Where I learned love bliss
My heart aches a lot
I’m searching the streets
Looking just for you, my love
I rummaged around palm grove
But you weren’t there
I wept at the fallen trees
Leaves all withered and reddish
I combed the cassava grove
Only dead stems stared at me
My eyes are worn and reddish
Come towards me, my darling
Let’s meet at the T-junction
Or meet me at the sandy turning
Where our hidden villages glow
Let’s get some catfish again
Or walk the streets again
I’m searching for you, my love
Where are you, my dear?
I long to see your face
Feel your hands in mine
Eat in a bowl together
Stroll like it’s our last
Whisper till its dawn
Wake up delightfully refreshed
I’ve walked the dusty roads
Some unpaved, others bumpy
Litters in our rivers overflow
I pulled at bushes, and flower beds
I’m searching for you
Please come; hold me in your arms
Tell me again, what you said.
I love to hear you tell me,
“I love you deeply, and forever.”
Copyright © Musue N. Haddad
It’s being a season and some
Feelings of mellowness deep
I watch the days slipping
Flow of our memories flicking
The clock is ticking
Darkness is almost here
So I must search for you
My disquiet-ness is glaring
Confusion, deep long raging
I’m hunched before our spot
Where I learned love bliss
My heart aches a lot
I’m searching the streets
Looking just for you, my love
I rummaged around palm grove
But you weren’t there
I wept at the fallen trees
Leaves all withered and reddish
I combed the cassava grove
Only dead stems stared at me
My eyes are worn and reddish
Come towards me, my darling
Let’s meet at the T-junction
Or meet me at the sandy turning
Where our hidden villages glow
Let’s get some catfish again
Or walk the streets again
I’m searching for you, my love
Where are you, my dear?
I long to see your face
Feel your hands in mine
Eat in a bowl together
Stroll like it’s our last
Whisper till its dawn
Wake up delightfully refreshed
I’ve walked the dusty roads
Some unpaved, others bumpy
Litters in our rivers overflow
I pulled at bushes, and flower beds
I’m searching for you
Please come; hold me in your arms
Tell me again, what you said.
I love to hear you tell me,
“I love you deeply, and forever.”
Copyright © Musue N. Haddad
Monday, December 5, 2011
I Wait
© Musue N. Haddad
I wait to be held
In your arms
Hold me, cuddle me
Watch over and love
Intensity of your arms
Warmth of your touch
Caressing of your fingers
I wait to be hugged
Gently, soothingly, lovingly
I crave to be hugged
Love to be hugged
Sheltered in a loving arms
It's a a beautiful dream
I'll surely stay in forever
I wait for whisper
Soft, gentle whisper
Your breathe on my neck
Tender warm air on my ears
Fill with sweet soothing words
I'll wait to hear it more
As you inch closer to me
Reach the core of my heart
Come honey, whisper to me
I wait to gaze
Deeply in your eyes
Reflection of stars inside
Feel your heart pounding
And your love flies.
Soaring higher and higher,
Reaching for the skies.
I wait to be kissed
Softly; then earnestly
A kiss I so desired
Take me in your arms
On the wings of love,
That’ll linger forever
Enduring and so true
Just for me; me and you
I wait to be your bride
Your hands in mine
Secured, protected, loved
In your heart; eyes
Make a pledge you keep
I’ll honor you my darling,
Give you my fullest heart
With all that I am.
Copyright © Musue N. Haddad
I wait to be held
In your arms
Hold me, cuddle me
Watch over and love
Intensity of your arms
Warmth of your touch
Caressing of your fingers
I wait to be hugged
Gently, soothingly, lovingly
I crave to be hugged
Love to be hugged
Sheltered in a loving arms
It's a a beautiful dream
I'll surely stay in forever
I wait for whisper
Soft, gentle whisper
Your breathe on my neck
Tender warm air on my ears
Fill with sweet soothing words
I'll wait to hear it more
As you inch closer to me
Reach the core of my heart
Come honey, whisper to me
I wait to gaze
Deeply in your eyes
Reflection of stars inside
Feel your heart pounding
And your love flies.
Soaring higher and higher,
Reaching for the skies.
I wait to be kissed
Softly; then earnestly
A kiss I so desired
Take me in your arms
On the wings of love,
That’ll linger forever
Enduring and so true
Just for me; me and you
I wait to be your bride
Your hands in mine
Secured, protected, loved
In your heart; eyes
Make a pledge you keep
I’ll honor you my darling,
Give you my fullest heart
With all that I am.
Copyright © Musue N. Haddad
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