I search for words to describe and tell
Of that bleak unfamiliar picture of Cairo
That only I am seeing
But the words will not come to my rescue.
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It's a beautiful poem with wonderful expression. I enjoyed and gave my 10.
'A bleak picture of Cairo'...is a universal portrait of the varied evils prevasive within every culture. As you say....we wait....and.....hope....for a brighter future. In spite of all the ills which surround....do remember.....there is no place like home!
Ghada... I love your poem, it covers writers block and frustration and fanatical religion too... I must read more of your work...10
Ghada, congratulation on your poem ’A bleak picture of Cairo’. It’s unique, but I think a cute eleboration is needed for your changing of mind for waiting at last, that may be “suddenly a motherly voice solaced me” or anything you like. With many thanks, M Mostaqul Haque, Bangladesh.(A PoemHunter poet)