In tribute to the heart that has finally died
And pumped its final gush of blood and life…
In tribute to the decades of struggle and pride
That have lifted me up and cut me like a knife…
In tribute to the “almosts” this soul has had
Where hope kept trying but repeatedly failed
This battle has finally come to its inevitable end
And the final breath of life has been exhaled…
Here lies the soul of this battle’s loser…
Yet the body still lives on and on…
Lifeless…
Soul-less…
Hopeless…
I hope you rest in peace for you have always been a good companion…
6 March 2011
Yusra Badr 
My dear friend
I’ve read it many times. can’t stop thinking of that feelings about life and death you gave me. It is a very meaningful piece of poetry.and as usual your words are amazing.
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I’m deeply touched by your words Housam… Thank you from the bottom of my heart…
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Budz I love it begad… its soo touching… and yes I can relate to what you mean …. will discuss when I see you isa…
As always … lovely, absolutely lovely
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Looking forward to it ya Noudi 😉 Love you to bits!
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تحية طيبة
كلمات موفقة، الجميل أنها مجردة يجد فيها من يريد ما يريد، فأنا أرى فيها رثاءً لموت ثورة مصر التي ألهمت الكثير من المظلومين
مع التمنيات بالنجاح الدائم
وأدعوك لزيارة مدونتي
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Again, thank you very much Atef! 🙂 I most definitely will! Please visit me again soon 🙂
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This has always been one of my favourite poems. Rereading it now, I realize I was right to hold it to be one of the best I’d ever read.
I can only imagine what triggered your writing this. Must be profound beyond measure.
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It was a painful experience that manifested itself in rhyme. This piece is very close to my heart.
Thank you, Sunny. Your feedback is always as shining as you are!
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