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Poem for a Friend

I’ve said it before, that, “Her lovely smile has the power to compel poetry“. She’s Mukti Masih, a published author, podcaster, successful content writer and beautiful poetess from India. And, she’s also on my mind…

Gorgeous brown eyes
With shapely, strong thighs
Luscious lips, sweet the taste, so divine

Long, lustrous hair
– a breath of fresh air
Share the light of your love, let it shine

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Lovely Day, by Bill Withers (1977) – see lyrics here.

Phil

May 22, 2023

Music, Poetry & Writing

Poem

Soft moonlight in her eyes
A flower in her hair
She reached to take my hand
- come with me, if you dare

   I dare, my dear
   Indeed, I do
   I so enjoy
   This time with you

We walked awhile
Without a word
Then suddenly, she stopped

In warm embrace
Our bodies pressed
Onto the sand we dropped

Into the night
We fell in love
As stars dotted the sky

When morning came
She winked and said
- until next time, goodbye

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I’m Still in Love with You, by Al Green (1972) – see lyrics here.

Phil

April 16, 2023

Music, Poetry & Writing

Poem in Response

Having read “Taking Strolls in Shillong“, written by my friend Mukti Masih, a beautiful poetess, Christian, successful entrepreneur and chai-totaler hailing from Indore, India – wherein she shares rewarding experiences while walking in the capital city of Meghalaya – I was inspired to write this poem…

The call of Shillong
Resounds in your heart
Through words from the Lord
With which to impart

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Show and Tell, by Al Wilson (1973) – see lyrics here.

Phil

February 17, 2023

Music, Poetry & Writing

Poem: Her Lovely Smile

Her lovely smile has the power to compel poetry. At an age 17 years younger, she’s Mukti Masih – a published poetess, author and successful content writer from India. After a recent exchange, I wrote this poem as I drifted into a daydream…

Every time I see her smile
Heaven shines a light on me
Happy heart in sweet delight
Chasing dreams of what could be

   On the rhythm of waves
   Rang a sound from her heart
   Where the waters of love
   Know no end, only start

   On a ship under sail
   Without map, simply stars
   And a warm summer breeze
   With acoustic guitars

   On a course to the east
   Currents carry and flow
   Is this only a dream?
   Perhaps, yes, I think so

Were it not for many miles
And the years, so far apart
Both day and night - time to share
Grand adventures of the heart

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NOTE: this poem uses the Preformatted Block, which allows for indentation of text exactly as pasted. However, in so doing, a monospace font is used.

Phil

July 1, 2022

Poetry & Writing

Poem in Response

Having read “How a workation from Shillong looked like” by Mukti Masih, a very beautiful poetess, Christian, chai-totaler and successful Content Writer from Indore, India – wherein she recounts a visit to one of her favorite cities while working to complete a second book – I was inspired to write this short poem in response…

By wi-fi she works
From the mountains of Shillong
In the markets and parks, then back home

Unlocking her words
That her heart may sing on key
Through prayer, by her love, in a poem

PHOTO CREDIT: modified photo from unsplash.com.

Phil

May 4, 2022

Poetry & Writing

Poem: Inside a Dream

I started this poem early last evening, later finishing it in the dream of a beautiful woman I know…

I stepped inside a dream, intense
Night dark, to slip away
To hold her near
Beneath the stars
And love her as she lay

Asleep, then not, and back again
We tossed across the sand
On moonlit beach
Wet in the waves
Two hearts, one love at hand

The rapture of a thousand stars
Cast bright, forevermore
Warm sky aglow
To welcome back
Our meeting at the shore

PHOTO CREDIT: this is a modified photo from unsplash.com.

Phil

December 24, 2021

Poetry & Writing

Poem: Daydreaming

We’ve all daydreamed at one time or another, drifting into a pleasant vision or wishful scenario of ones imagination. This poem speaks to such moments and compliments a lovely woman from India – Mukti Masih. She’s an accomplished writer and business Head of Content, a friend who is frequently the source of my inspiration, and the woman of my dreams…

She entered a dream that was dreamed long ago
  A vision of beauty dancing in my mind
An Indian woman whose name is Mukti
  Both poet and artist, and one of a kind

I pinched myself twice
  Combed the sky for a star
My wish, happiness
  With her light from afar

On paper in pen
  I opened up my heart
To longhand these words
  Emotions, to impart

In seventeen years
  I awoke from this dream
With her, by my side
  Sipping spiced chai with cream

She poured me a cup
  As I looked in her eyes
Good things can come true
  In a wink, by surprise

© 2021 Phil Perkins

PHOTO CREDIT: this is a modified photo from unsplash.com.

NOTE: this poem uses the Preformatted Block, which allows for indentation of text exactly as pasted. However, in so doing, a monospace font is used.

Phil

November 27, 2021

Poetry & Writing

Poem in Response

Oftentimes, creative people excel in several areas. This is the case with my beautiful friend from India – Mukti Masih. I’ve enjoyed reading her poetry, and, seeing her wonderful paintings, was inspired to write this short poem:

She stood by a wall
A wall with her art

I marveled at both
Felt warmth in my heart

A camp on the lake
Moonlit glowing skies

Reflections of light
From stars, and her eyes

PHOTO CREDIT: modified photo from unsplash.com.

Phil

November 22, 2021

Poetry & Writing

Poem: She Placed a Star

I wrote this poem for a friend who is a frequent source of inspiration, Mukti Masih – a published poetess, freelance writer and beautiful woman from India…

I watched as she placed a star in the night sky
Fixed by her gentle touch, as though meant to be
Brilliantly aglow in its constellation
Within my heart, I have a space for Mukti

I read her verse
A birthday gift
The words rang true, indeed

If I may ask
Just one more time
I’ll listen and pay heed

Please hear my call
Through prayer today
Desires of the heart

To find a way
And bridge the gap
Together, make a start

Eternity so long, when love lives alone
Like an empty house, with one room but no phone

Longing for her voice
As the day draws near
Both hands, hand-in-hand
Our path ahead clear

PHOTO CREDIT: modified photo from unsplash.com.

Phil

October 8, 2021

Poetry & Writing

Poem in Response

After reading “Old Mays” by poetess Mukti Masih, of India – where she profoundly conveys the transformative influence of love with memories old and new – I was inspired to write this short poem…

Like the warm glow of moonlight
Illuminating the night

Or, flowers so bountiful
In blossom, so beautiful

May with questions, you receive
The truth you seek, and believe

Your heart light with happiness
Sharing peace and love, God bless

PHOTO CREDIT: modified photo from unsplash.com.

Phil

September 20, 2021

Poetry & Writing

Poem for a Friend

I wrote this poem for a friend in India, Mukti Masih – a Christian, chai-totaler, published poetess, freelance writer, business Head of Content, and, someone who inspires me. I encourage you to visit her web site.

If I were married
With kids and a lot
I’d wish for someone
Who has what she’s got

A thoughtful woman
Beautiful and smart
Who cherishes God
Through faith in her heart

So splendid the words
In poems wrapped with love
And hope, which she shares
Endowed from above

She’s a role model
By the name Mukti
Writing with impact
Professionally

Please visit her site
Your company, too
For content that works
Perspective anew

PHOTO CREDIT: modified photo from unsplash.com.

Phil

September 16, 2021

Poetry & Writing

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