Ghost



Ghost
By:
Mahmoud Ramadan
Translated by:
Hassan Hegazy (Egypt)
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Life is regarded as gates,
To pass a door,
Walking for a while,
You accidentally find another door.
I hope for once
When I walk in a path
Finding it straight,
Without obstacles

Finding ladders leading to heaven,
I grow taller on top
of the highest heaven.

I hope to be able
To bring loved ones from absence
I wish I could be a breeze
in the openness,

Difficult to be prevented by dams.
Outside the scope of questions.

My identity allows me to
pass through all borders,
I feel like being a ghost,
waking up when the morning comes,
I wake up,
sleeping on the cheek of roses.
I hope to be living and not living
But always to be human.

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Ghost By: Mahmoud Ramadan Translated by: Hassan Hegazy (Egypt)

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Submitted by Hegazyhhh on December 02, 2023

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Quick analysis:

Scheme ABCBX XDXDEXXX CXC XEXX XX XXAXXXXC
Closest metre Iambic trimeter
Characters 702
Words 153
Stanzas 5
Stanza Lengths 14, 3, 4, 2, 8

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  • AIDA
    I absolutely loved your poem, Mahmoud! Your words are profound and there is a beautiful contemplation on life and existence. The concept of life as a series of doors, unexpected paths, and hopes for unobstructed journeys is both compelling and relatable. The metaphoric representation of a ghost passing through borders, waking up with the morning, and sleeping on roses is beautiful and truly inspiring. The essence of wanting to be 'always human' even in a ghostlike state resonates strongly. Your work is gracefully translated by Hassan Hegazy, introducing this well-crafted piece to those who don't speak your native language.

    As for improvement suggestions, some may benefit from slightly more clarity on the context or the metaphorical significance of 'life as a gate' and 'being a ghost'. This would deepen the readers' understanding. Also, introducing a rhythic pattern could possibly enhance the poetic experience. Remember, poetry doesn't always have to rhyme, but a rhythm builds a particular mood and helps bring coherence. Nonetheless, your poem is captivating, philosophical, and full of depth. Keep writing!
     
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