poetry by Zerayn D.

  • No magic lamp, no genie

    Would you make a wish with a gallbladder? Nights of Wishes Poem by Zerayn D. Oh, mystery of wishes, what do they bring?you can wish upon a full moon beholding,you can wish upon bright floating candles,you can wish upon a swarm… Continue reading

    No magic lamp, no genie
  • Exploring Joyful Ways to Stay Active

    My Body Movement Poem by Zerayn Breathe, as though you own the universe,stretch, as though your limbs are rubber,jump, as though the ground is undulating,leap, as though you’re walking on broken islets,skip, as though you’re dancing on piano tiles,bend, as… Continue reading

  • The Eclipse of Rivalry

    Victory and Conflict: October 30, 1207 BC He earnestly prayedas they waged their battleagainst a tribe that is hard to handle.They enacted their evil in outrageagainst the roots of their age. The triumph is crucial,the victory must be won,amidst the… Continue reading

    The Eclipse of Rivalry
  • To a Decade-old Pressed Flowers

    A Tanka Poem flowers of the pastremembrance of battles wona trophy of witfootprints of the bygone daysardent show of suppleness Continue reading

    To a Decade-old Pressed Flowers
  • The Healing Power of Lazy Days

    A Poetic Description of Lazy Days You say lazy days, looks unproductive ways?though my body rests, my mind stays ablazeIn the depths of my soul, such brokenness resides,yet the solitude recuperates, as my spirit confides My mind unravels knots of… Continue reading

    The Healing Power of Lazy Days
  • Hearts Belong to You 💖

    A Poem of Admiration (inspired by The Song of Solomon) Poem by Zerayn D. For Him tales of your might in the village spreadyou lend a hand to women and childrenpraises of your kindness spread like scentswhoever smells it learns… Continue reading

    Hearts Belong to You 💖
  • A Poetic Tale of Deception

    The Bait and Switch: Love Laced with Greed with a friendly smile he greets,and checks on me with gritif I have been well at least“You can eat,” he says,offers a meal without delayshe shows kindness and ease he helps with… Continue reading

    A Poetic Tale of Deception
  • Hope and Optimism

    Life Principles Feeling hopeful creates a positive portal of things and events that may come our way. This positive feeling enables us to make our aspirations and desires concrete. Hope goes hand in hand with faith, for faith is the… Continue reading

    Hope and Optimism