At the Brink of Twilight

Far away at the brink of Twilight
When Day shyly merges into Night
Bride of the evening coyly recoils
Into the arms of the ink-black night

Then in the valley of my dreams
Someone whispers a melody sweet
Like a thousand candles beams
Lights up the sky of my dreams

Sometimes hearts remain apart
People are together but love departs
Sometimes lives come close in a trice
Chance meeting alters the course of our lives
Souls communicate on a different plane
Heart at times plays the strangest of games...

Then in the valley of my dreams
Someone whispers a melody sweet...

When at times so troubled is the soul
Eyes brim over with sorrow and remorse
A burden on the bosom stifles my breath
Then someone like a fragrant breeze
Brushes past me and touches my cheeks
Wipes my tears but cannot be seen...

Then in the valley of my dreams
Someone whispers a melody sweet...


Author: Zoya Zaidi
Aligarh (UP), India
Copyright©: Zoya Zaidi

Inspired by a Hindi song 'Kahin door jab din dhal jaye...'

Photo 'At the brink of twilight' by and ©: Zoya Zaidi





Poetry by Zoya Zaidi
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Written on 2007-06-03 at 18:03

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OOPS!! I just read your own little line under the poem. :P!
2007-07-02



Zoya, this is uncannily like that old melody,
'Kahin door jab din dhal jaye
Saanjh ki dulhan
Badan churaye,
Chupke se aaye..

Mere khayalon ke aangan me
Koi sapnon ke deep jalaye..'

I could not help it..the moment I read your poem, that marvellous song came zinging into my memory. Your words have their own magic.
2007-07-02


angelwings
Simply beautiful.
2007-06-30


Arti
See a melody and whisper in lilac... that would be a lovely romance.

This has to be one of the most beautiful poems ever...

How are you?
2007-06-30


John Ashleigh
There is always a helping hand, night or day. "Souls communicate on a different plane, Heart at times plays the strangest of games" -- and this is so very true, once again you have outstanding talent written among your poetry. Keep it up Zoya.

Regards,
John.
2007-06-08


lastromantichero The PoetBay support member heart!
what an absolutely beautiful poem and Zoya i got a tang of Dylan Thomas there for a moment well done rgds mike
2007-06-03


Hagzissa
This really could be the most tender ballad I think.....
Valley of my dreams....
Beautiful, just beautiful,Zoya. I love this one.!!
2007-06-03


Rob Graber
Only in our dreams can a melody be whispered! That only adds to the beauty of the refrain I think...
:-,?
2007-06-03