Review of "The Bewitching Hour" by Shahid Abbas from Pakistan

This is my first poem review which I published here on my blog site. Let me introduce to you the beautiful verses of Shahid Abbas, an International Author and Poet from Pakistan:

Shahid Abbas' mystic/romantic composition is reminiscent of the poignant and alluring verses of Pablo Neruda. A wonderful cascade of rhythmic and metaphorical interludes, "The Bewitching Hour" is a captivating masterpiece. A piece that warms the heart, with lines characterized by one who patiently and faithfully awaits for the return of his Beloved. The poem takes you to a another realm where only two hearts can understand each other. When mere words are not enough to say what the heart feels. Watch out for this alluring poem which will be included in his upcoming book "Words from Nature."

Elizabeth Esguerra Castillo
International Author/Poet/Visual Artist

"The Bewitching Hour"

Deep in the dark of night
lying awake 
your image burned into my imagination
eyes closed as dreams of you descend like warmth deep in the cold of winter  
as the bewitching hour approaches thoughts flash back to our first meeting
when universes collided that fateful day.

recalling the mysteriousness of it all
I smile,
then hearing a whisper
urging me to write a poem
honoring the great gift of generosity given to me
a gratuitous offering made by the heavens.

let a million twinkling stars bear witness to our joy
our gratitude to a kind  universe

As sunlight rises over the horizon  
thoughts turn to love's enigmatic nature 
suddenly I experience a compelling urge to dance
with my back to the wind
serenade clouds
hiding smiling angels 
listening closely hearing their joyful sound
harmonizing the last note of your name.

then I pray my urgent prayer that angels sing my name to you,
sweet melodious music lifting you to the mountain top
where I impatiently wait your coming.

my beating heart speaks only to your eyes,
your love is my buoy
let my name be yours
I am the poet who lives in you
and you
my love,
the constant inspiration alive in me..

©® Shahid Abbas from karapla Pakistan