44th Virtual Poetry Circle
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Welcome to the 44th Virtual Poetry Circle. The poetry doesn’t stop here on the blog just because National Poetry Month ends.
Remember, this is just for fun and is not meant to be stressful.
Keep in mind what Molly Peacock’s books suggested. Look at a line, a stanza, sentences, and images; describe what you like or don’t like; and offer an opinion. If you missed my review of her book, check it out here.
Today, we're going to visit with a contemporary poet, Abdulaziz. From the book Poems From Guantanamo: The Detainees Speak by Marc Falkoff (page 23):
I Shall Not Complain
I shall not complain to anyone or expect grace from anyone other than God, so help me God.
O Lord, my heart is plagued with troubles.
I shall not complaint to anyone other than You, even if the seas complain of dryness.
My spirit is free in the heavens, while my body is overpowered by chains.
Praise God, who has granted me patience in times of adversity and gratitude in times of gladness.
Praise God, who placed a garden and an orchard in my bosom, so they will be with me always.
Praise God, who has granted me faith and made me a Muslim.
Praise God, Lord of the world. Let me know your thoughts, ideas, feelings, impressions. Let’s have a great discussion…pick a line, pick an image, pick a sentence.
I’ve you missed the other Virtual Poetry Circles, check them out here. It’s never too late to join the discussion.