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Discover our Poem Explanations and Poet Analyses!Searching... Subject: ASIA Matches Found: 143 UPDATE command denied to user 'poetryex_users'@'localhost' for table `poetryex_poems`.`subcnt` ADAM; A HUNGARIAN LEGEND, by SILAS WEIR MITCHELL Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Far in asia, saith the legend Last Line: Death his troubled face shall brighten. Subject(s): Adam & Eve; Asia; Bible; Creation; God; Legends, Hungarian; Far East; East Asia; Orient ALAS, I HAVE BEEN STRUCK BY LOVE FOR YOU!, by PIR SHAMS AL-DIN SABZAWARI Poem Source Last Line: Singing, pir shams has made you hear, o my precious saheb Subject(s): Islam; Ismailities - South Asia; Sufism AN IMPORTER, by ROBERT FROST Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Mrs. Someone's been to asia Last Line: Teach your grandmother egg suction Subject(s): Asia; Mass Production; Far East; East Asia; Orient AN ORIENTAL BALLAD, by BERTON BRALEY Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Oh, fair is my yashmak, as sweet as a mosque Last Line: That I can exactly recall! Subject(s): Asia; Praise; Far East; East Asia; Orient ASIA, by JEAN FOLLAIN Poem Source First Line: Through the window of the school Last Line: He was grave %and alone in the world Subject(s): Asia; Death; Graves; Maps; Solitude ASIAN BIRDS, by ROBERT SEYMOUR BRIDGES Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: In this may-month, by grace Last Line: The poem that I sing would be the voice of spring. Alternate Author Name(s): Bridges, Robert+(2) Subject(s): Asia; Birds; Far East; East Asia; Orient AT THE ASIAN ART MUSEUM, by THOMAS CENTOLELLA Poem Source First Line: Turtles on pond rock Last Line: Just one cherry tree Subject(s): Asia; Buddhism; Museums BEWARE! BEWARE THAT WAVERING MIND, O WARY ONES, by PIR SHAMS AL-DIN SABZAWARI Poem Source Last Line: He unlocked [the hearts] of all the dancers Subject(s): Islam; Ismailities - South Asia; Sufism BIRTH AFTER BIRTH THEY BECAME MANIFEST, by PIR SHAMS AL-DIN SABZAWARI Poem Source Last Line: The wisdom of the guru Subject(s): Islam; Ismailities - South Asia; Sufism BLESSED, INDEED, ARE YOU, by PIR SHAMS AL-DIN SABZAWARI Poem Source Last Line: Has been recited by pir shams Subject(s): Islam; Ismailities - South Asia; Sufism CHILLIANWALLAH, by GEORGE MEREDITH Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Chillianwallah, chillianwallah! Last Line: Till thy memory is at rest. Subject(s): Punjab (asia); Sikh Wars (1845-1849) CITIES OF ELD, by RICHARD EUGENE BURTON Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: In the orient uplands afar Last Line: And even their gods unknown. Subject(s): Asia; Cities; Dancing & Dancers; Fate; Life; Love; Soul; Far East; East Asia; Orient; Urban Life; Destiny DAYS IN PUNJAB, by REETIKA VAZIRANI Poem Source Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: The sansevieria plants were vicious and hardy along the bricks %in front Last Line: At three, we waited for the postman's cycle bell and had tea a %few times before the war Subject(s): Guests; Punjab (asia); Travel DAZED! DAZED LIKE THAT STUNNED WASP, by PIR SHAMS AL-DIN SABZAWARI Poem Source Last Line: Drink the holy water with sincerity Subject(s): Islam; Ismailities - South Asia; Sufism DO NOT CHERISH THE WORLD, by PIR SHAMS AL-DIN SABZAWARI Poem Source Last Line: Guru shams says so himself Subject(s): Islam; Ismailities - South Asia; Sufism DO NOT MAKE THE MISTAKE OF, by PIR SHAMS AL-DIN SABZAWARI Poem Source Last Line: Beware, for the demons will engineer such kinds of trickery Subject(s): Islam; Ismailities - South Asia; Sufism DRINK NECTAR DAY AND NIGHT, by PIR SHAMS AL-DIN SABZAWARI Poem Source Last Line: [do this and] you will reap the fruit Subject(s): Islam; Ismailities - South Asia; Sufism DRINK THE HOLY WATER SINCERELY DAY AND NIGHT, by PIR SHAMS AL-DIN SABZAWARI Poem Source Last Line: Dance in the company of truth Subject(s): Islam; Ismailities - South Asia; Sufism ECSTASY, by WALTER JAMES REDFERN TURNER Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: I saw a frieze on whitest marble drawn Last Line: And I sang like a carven pipe of music. Subject(s): Asia; Nature; Spring; Far East; East Asia; Orient ENTRANCE TO THE EARTH, by PAUL CLAUDEL Poem Source First Line: Rather than assail the escarpments Last Line: Acidity of too strong a perfume has satiated Subject(s): Asia; Nature ERMINIA AND THE WOUNDED TANCRED, by TORQUATO TASSO Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Though gone, though dead, I love thee still; behold Last Line: His head then laid she in her bosom sweet. Subject(s): Asia; Far East; East Asia; Orient FIRST LOVES, by JEAN STEPHEN JOHNSTON Poem Text First Line: Lure of the orient Last Line: In the orient? Subject(s): Asia; Far East; East Asia; Orient FOR THE SAKE OF RELIGION, by PIR SHAMS AL-DIN SABZAWARI Poem Source Last Line: And join vimras and surbhan Subject(s): Islam; Ismailities - South Asia; Sufism FOURTEEN JEWELS, by PIR SHAMS AL-DIN SABZAWARI Poem Source First Line: The first jewel is to love the saheb Last Line: These fourteen jewels pir shams has made manifest %by relating them to you Subject(s): Islam; Ismailities - South Asia; Sufism FROM THERE WE CAME TO UCCH, AND, INDEED, by PIR SHAMS AL-DIN SABZAWARI Poem Source Last Line: Establish the ghat in this world of rebirth Subject(s): Islam; Ismailities - South Asia; Sufism GIVE EAR, O MU'MINS, BE ATTENTIVE AND LISTEN, by PIR SHAMS AL-DIN SABZAWARI Poem Source Last Line: The turn of qa'im shah has come Subject(s): Islam; Ismailities - South Asia; Sufism GIVING AN ORDER, THE LORD SAID, by PIR SHAMS AL-DIN SABZAWARI Poem Source Last Line: And you will attain heaven Subject(s): Islam; Ismailities - South Asia; Sufism GO ON THE PILGRIMAGE, by PIR SHAMS AL-DIN SABZAWARI Poem Source Last Line: True friends and believers will reap the fruits Subject(s): Islam; Ismailities - South Asia; Sufism GOLDEN-MANED LION FORGOT HIS OWN TRUE FORM', by PIR SHAMS AL-DIN SABZAWARI Poem Source Last Line: O brother! Banish all your delusions and repeat 'ali, ali' Subject(s): Islam; Ismailities - South Asia; Sufism GUNS AS KEYS: AND THE GREAT GATE SWINGS, by AMY LOWELL Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Due east, far west. Distant as the nests of the Last Line: Through a wide gateway. Occident -- orient -- after fifty years. Subject(s): Asia; Travel; Far East; East Asia; Orient; Journeys; Trips GURU CAME EVERY NIGHT, by PIR SHAMS AL-DIN SABZAWARI Poem Source Last Line: Be honest in giving your tithe Subject(s): Islam; Ismailities - South Asia; Sufism GURU CAME ON THE SEVENTH NIGHT, by PIR SHAMS AL-DIN SABZAWARI Poem Source Last Line: He had delivered a [great] performance Subject(s): Islam; Ismailities - South Asia; Sufism GURU CAME THE ECOND NIGHT, by PIR SHAMS AL-DIN SABZAWARI Poem Source Last Line: Attain purity through truth Subject(s): Islam; Ismailities - South Asia; Sufism GURU CAME TO THE DANCE, by PIR SHAMS AL-DIN SABZAWARI Poem Source Last Line: Listen carefully, all of you Subject(s): Islam; Ismailities - South Asia; Sufism GURU HIMSELF BROUGHT, by PIR SHAMS AL-DIN SABZAWARI Poem Source Last Line: And your sins will vanish Subject(s): Islam; Ismailities - South Asia; Sufism GURU REVEALED THE PATH TO THE ASTRAY, by PIR SHAMS AL-DIN SABZAWARI Poem Source Last Line: He unlocked the hearts of the wicked and unbelievers alike Subject(s): Islam; Ismailities - South Asia; Sufism GURU SAYS: LISTEN, O CARELESS ONES, by PIR SHAMS AL-DIN SABZAWARI Poem Source Last Line: He appeared in this age of kalyug and roamed Subject(s): Islam; Ismailities - South Asia; Sufism GURU SPOKE HIS SWEET WORDS, by PIR SHAMS AL-DIN SABZAWARI Poem Source Last Line: Keep firm and steadfast in your heart %and give the tithe Subject(s): Islam; Ismailities - South Asia; Sufism HE LEADETH ME, by EFFIE WALLER SMITH Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: When cloudless and sunlit skies o'erspread Last Line: "I say: ""dear father, lead me on." Subject(s): Asia; Mythology - Classical; Orpheus; Far East; East Asia; Orient HEAR, O BROTHER! LISTEN, O FRIEND, by PIR SHAMS AL-DIN SABZAWARI Poem Source Last Line: Yes o believers, a supplication Subject(s): Islam; Ismailities - South Asia; Sufism HEART OF THE GURU, YES, HIS HEART, by PIR SHAMS AL-DIN SABZAWARI Poem Source Last Line: Know your religion, yes, realize it Subject(s): Islam; Ismailities - South Asia; Sufism HOW DOES ONE RECOGNIZE THE SATGUR WHEN ONE MEETS HIM, by PIR SHAMS AL-DIN SABZAWARI Poem Source Last Line: Of the thirty-three crore deities Subject(s): Islam; Ismailities - South Asia; Sufism IF YOU WALK ON THE TRUE PATH, by PIR SHAMS AL-DIN SABZAWARI Poem Source Last Line: The world of rebirth Subject(s): Islam; Ismailities - South Asia; Sufism IMPORTER, by ROBERT FROST Poem Source Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: Mrs. Someone's been to asia Last Line: Teach your grandmother egg suction Subject(s): Asia; Mass Production IN REPLY, THE BRAHMIN CHALLENGED, by PIR SHAMS AL-DIN SABZAWARI Poem Source Last Line: Keep its meaning within Subject(s): Islam; Ismailities - South Asia; Sufism IN THE CITY OF LOVE LIVED KING MANASUDHA, by PIR SHAMS AL-DIN SABZAWARI Poem Source Last Line: And you will attain heaven Subject(s): Islam; Ismailities - South Asia; Sufism IN THE CITY OF LOVE WAS KING MANASUDHA, by PIR SHAMS AL-DIN SABZAWARI Poem Source Last Line: Listen carefully, o you gathered ones Subject(s): Islam; Ismailities - South Asia; Sufism IN THE SCRIPTURE, IT IS WRITTEN THUS, by PIR SHAMS AL-DIN SABZAWARI Poem Source Last Line: They will attain the company of the guru %so says pir shams Subject(s): Islam; Ismailities - South Asia; Sufism KHAMSIN, by CLINTON SCOLLARD Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Oh, the wind from the desert blew in! / -- khamsin Last Line: The scourge from the desert, blew in! Subject(s): Asia; Tragedy; Far East; East Asia; Orient KING HAS SUMMONED YOU, by PIR SHAMS AL-DIN SABZAWARI Poem Source Last Line: Please set them free Subject(s): Islam; Ismailities - South Asia; Sufism KNOW WHAT MARVELS THE SHAH, by PIR SHAMS AL-DIN SABZAWARI Poem Source Last Line: Be true in conduct Subject(s): Islam; Ismailities - South Asia; Sufism KNOW! REALIZE! RECOGNIZE THE ONE WHO HAS AUTHORITY, by PIR SHAMS AL-DIN SABZAWARI Poem Source Last Line: Pir shams has recited and conveyed it to you Subject(s): Islam; Ismailities - South Asia; Sufism LISTEN ALL YOU PEOPLE, FOLLOWERS OF THE TRUE PATH, by PIR SHAMS AL-DIN SABZAWARI Poem Source Last Line: Whoever enters the religion of satpanth %is a servant of god Subject(s): Islam; Ismailities - South Asia; Sufism LISTEN TO A TALE, O MY BROTHERS, by PIR SHAMS AL-DIN SABZAWARI Poem Source Last Line: I have come as I had promised Subject(s): Islam; Ismailities - South Asia; Sufism LISTEN, O BROTHERS, O BELIEVERS, by PIR SHAMS AL-DIN SABZAWARI Poem Source Last Line: Know that they are the truth Subject(s): Islam; Ismailities - South Asia; Sufism LO! THE NECTAR OF DIVINE LIGHT RAINS ON US, by PIR SHAMS AL-DIN SABZAWARI Poem Source Last Line: Believe in this with all your heart Subject(s): Islam; Ismailities - South Asia; Sufism MAHMOUD, by JAMES HENRY LEIGH HUNT Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: There came a man, making his hasty moan Last Line: "tude." Alternate Author Name(s): Hunt, Leigh Subject(s): Asia; Middle East; Far East; East Asia; Orient; Near East; Levant MANDALAY, by RUDYARD KIPLING Poem Text Poet Analysis Recitation Poet's Biography First Line: By the old moulmein pagoda, lookin' lazy [or, eastward to] at the sea Last Line: Crost the bay! Subject(s): Army Life; Asia; Great Britain - Commonwealth & Colonies; Mandalay, Burma; Drills & Minor Tactics; Far East; East Asia; Orient; British Empire; England - Empire MEMORY OF ASIA, by ZULFIKAR GHOSE Poem Source Poet Analysis First Line: There was a temple opposite the bus-stop Subject(s): Asia MY CREATOR BUILT A WONDROUS CITY, by PIR SHAMS AL-DIN SABZAWARI Poem Source Last Line: O believers, recite and dwell upon it, o sir Subject(s): Islam; Ismailities - South Asia; Sufism O ASCETIC! MAKE THE WORLD YOUR SACK, by PIR SHAMS AL-DIN SABZAWARI Poem Source Last Line: And l you will not be reborn Subject(s): Islam; Ismailities - South Asia; Sufism O AUSTERE ONES, by PIR SHAMS AL-DIN SABZAWARI Poem Source Last Line: The ignorant hindus [were startled] and listened to them Subject(s): Islam; Ismailities - South Asia; Sufism O BROTHER BELIEVERS! LISTEN TO A STORY OF BAZARRE TIMES, by PIR SHAMS AL-DIN SABZAWARI Poem Source Last Line: About the amazing powers of our saheb Subject(s): Islam; Ismailities - South Asia; Sufism O BROTHER! BE PROSPEROUS (SUFALA) MY BROTHER!, by PIR SHAMS AL-DIN SABZAWARI Poem Source Last Line: O swami, release me from the cycle of rebirth Subject(s): Islam; Ismailities - South Asia; Sufism O BROTHER! COME HERE AND SPEAK AMICABLY, by PIR SHAMS AL-DIN SABZAWARI Poem Source Last Line: How could their souls have any desire for the body Subject(s): Islam; Ismailities - South Asia; Sufism O BROTHER! HE TURNED FOUR MOMENTS, by PIR SHAMS AL-DIN SABZAWARI Poem Source Last Line: The limits of your infinite self Subject(s): Islam; Ismailities - South Asia; Sufism O BROTHER! IN YOUR HEART IS GOD, by PIR SHAMS AL-DIN SABZAWARI Poem Source Last Line: They will surely beat their breasts in remorse Subject(s): Islam; Ismailities - South Asia; Sufism O BROTHER! THE TRUE PATH THAT YOU HAVE TAKEN, by PIR SHAMS AL-DIN SABZAWARI Poem Source Last Line: Whereupon their eighty-four lakh cycles %of rebirth dissolved Subject(s): Islam; Ismailities - South Asia; Sufism O BROTHER! YOU CAME FROM A PLACE ON HIGH, by PIR SHAMS AL-DIN SABZAWARI Poem Source Last Line: Pir shams preaches the true knowledge Subject(s): Islam; Ismailities - South Asia; Sufism O BROTHERS! DARKNESS WILL FOLLOW UPON DARKNESS, by PIR SHAMS AL-DIN SABZAWARI Poem Source Last Line: Of your infinite self Subject(s): Islam; Ismailities - South Asia; Sufism O DEVOTEE! I HEARD THIS IN A DREAM, by PIR SHAMS AL-DIN SABZAWARI Poem Source Last Line: Pir shams has recited this and made you listen Subject(s): Islam; Ismailities - South Asia; Sufism O FRIEND! WHATEVER YOU DO, by PIR SHAMS AL-DIN SABZAWARI Poem Source Last Line: O brother believers, pay the tithe Subject(s): Islam; Ismailities - South Asia; Sufism O HINDUS! STOP GOING AIMLESSLY IN CIRCLES, by PIR SHAMS AL-DIN SABZAWARI Poem Source Last Line: Serve the bow-wielder Subject(s): Islam; Ismailities - South Asia; Sufism O LUCKY ONES WORSHIP, by PIR SHAMS AL-DIN SABZAWARI Poem Source Last Line: The faithful will get across to the other shore Subject(s): Islam; Ismailities - South Asia; Sufism O LUCKY ONES! WHAT DID YOU BRING WITH YOU, by PIR SHAMS AL-DIN SABZAWARI Poem Source Last Line: Those who are faithful will attain the other shore Subject(s): Islam; Ismailities - South Asia; Sufism O SAHEB! BE COMPASSIONATE! MY MASTER! BESTOW MERCY!, by PIR SHAMS AL-DIN SABZAWARI Poem Source Last Line: Have mercy upon the world Subject(s): Islam; Ismailities - South Asia; Sufism O SOUL! CAST OFF YOUR ATTRACTION, by PIR SHAMS AL-DIN SABZAWARI Poem Source Last Line: Will also be borne to heaven Subject(s): Islam; Ismailities - South Asia; Sufism O SWAMI, IN YOUR MEADOW, by PIR SHAMS AL-DIN SABZAWARI Poem Source Last Line: Adore the true swami Subject(s): Islam; Ismailities - South Asia; Sufism O TRADER! THE FIVE ARE IN PURSUIT OF YOU, by PIR SHAMS AL-DIN SABZAWARI Poem Source Last Line: Take along with you the provisions of truth Subject(s): Islam; Ismailities - South Asia; Sufism ON THE BEAUTIFUL DAY OF THE NEW YEAR, by PIR SHAMS AL-DIN SABZAWARI Poem Source Last Line: His spirit will never suffer Subject(s): Islam; Ismailities - South Asia; Sufism ON THE EIGHTH NIGHT THE TOWNSFOLK CAME, by PIR SHAMS AL-DIN SABZAWARI Poem Source Last Line: The guru has narrated this wisdom Subject(s): Islam; Ismailities - South Asia; Sufism ON THE NINTH NIGHT THE GURU HIMSELF CAME, by PIR SHAMS AL-DIN SABZAWARI Poem Source Last Line: All your works will be fulfilled Subject(s): Islam; Ismailities - South Asia; Sufism ONE WHO CAN CRADLE MOUNTAINS IN A HAND, by PIR SHAMS AL-DIN SABZAWARI Poem Source Last Line: You will attain the other shore Subject(s): Islam; Ismailities - South Asia; Sufism ORIENT, by ARMANDE ALICE FAIR Poem Text First Line: White butterflies flitting across the face Last Line: In a gauze of opal lure. Subject(s): Asia; Butterflies; Insects; Moon; Stars; Far East; East Asia; Orient; Bugs ORIENT TO OCCIDENT, 1906, by JOHN LAWSON STODDARD Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: You thought me sunk in lethargy, too deeply drugged with sleep Last Line: For you the ship's machinery, for me the guiding helm! Subject(s): Asia; Explorers; Religion; Sailing & Sailors; Sleep; War; Far East; East Asia; Orient; Exploring; Discovery; Discoverers; Theology ORIENTAL PHANTASY, by LE BARON COOKE Poem Text First Line: Sometimes the sky Last Line: Marionettes . . . Subject(s): Asia; Gays & Lesbians; Puppets; Far East; East Asia; Orient; Homoeroticism; Lesbians; Gay Women; Gay Men; Marionettes PAGODA, by PAUL CLAUDEL Poem Source First Line: I descend from my carriage Last Line: I do not know its name Subject(s): Architecture And Architects; Asia; Begging And Beggars; Buddhism; China; Religion; Shrines; Temples PERFORM DAILY THE WORSHIP OF GHAT, by PIR SHAMS AL-DIN SABZAWARI Poem Source Last Line: The rank of immortality Subject(s): Islam; Ismailities - South Asia; Sufism PIR CAME, YES HE CAME, HAY ALLAH, HE CAME, by PIR SHAMS AL-DIN SABZAWARI Poem Source Last Line: Emna was thus triumphant over kulicanda, o allah Subject(s): Islam; Ismailities - South Asia; Sufism PIR DANCES AND RECITES WISDOM, by PIR SHAMS AL-DIN SABZAWARI Poem Source Last Line: Remain steadfast in your hearts Subject(s): Islam; Ismailities - South Asia; Sufism PIR SHAMS LEFT, by PIR SHAMS AL-DIN SABZAWARI Poem Source Last Line: Why kick up such a fuss Subject(s): Islam; Ismailities - South Asia; Sufism PIR SHAMS SAYS, LISTEN, O BROTHERS! LISTEN, O BELIEVERS!, by PIR SHAMS AL-DIN SABZAWARI Poem Source Last Line: I have told you a tale about beginningless beginnings Subject(s): Islam; Ismailities - South Asia; Sufism PRINCE ADEB, by GEORGE HENRY BOKER Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: In sana, o, in sana, god, the lord Last Line: My nights have been of silver, -- god is just! Subject(s): Asia; Middle East; Far East; East Asia; Orient; Near East; Levant QUEEN SURJA SAID, by PIR SHAMS AL-DIN SABZAWARI Poem Source Last Line: Are vimras and surbhan Subject(s): Islam; Ismailities - South Asia; Sufism REPEAT THE WORD DAY AND NIGHT, by PIR SHAMS AL-DIN SABZAWARI Poem Source Last Line: Believe this in your heart and thoughts Subject(s): Islam; Ismailities - South Asia; Sufism RESTLESS, by EDWARD MERRILL ROOT Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: The world is but my restless self: the sun Last Line: And reaches up his arms to have the moon! Alternate Author Name(s): Root, E. Merrill Subject(s): Asia; Autumn; Earth; Ethiopia; Ganges River, India; Mississippi; Seasons; Far East; East Asia; Orient; Fall; World ROUSE YOURSELVES IN THE SERVICE OF THE SHAH, by PIR SHAMS AL-DIN SABZAWARI Poem Source Last Line: So said pir shams, the generous Subject(s): Islam; Ismailities - South Asia; Sufism SACRIFICE A TENTH, O FRIEND, AND SURRENDER YOUR LIFE, by PIR SHAMS AL-DIN SABZAWARI Poem Source Last Line: O swami, deliver us all to the other shore Subject(s): Islam; Ismailities - South Asia; Sufism SAHEB HAS SENT SURBHAN, by PIR SHAMS AL-DIN SABZAWARI Poem Source Last Line: And do service at the feet of pir shams Subject(s): Islam; Ismailities - South Asia; Sufism SATGUR SHAMS SAID, by PIR SHAMS AL-DIN SABZAWARI Poem Source Last Line: And proceeded to the town of ghazni Subject(s): Islam; Ismailities - South Asia; Sufism SATGUR SHAMS SAYS: O CARELESS ONES, by PIR SHAMS AL-DIN SABZAWARI Poem Source Last Line: Thus spoke shams, the pir Subject(s): Islam; Ismailities - South Asia; Sufism SATGUR SHAMS THEN DEPARTED, by PIR SHAMS AL-DIN SABZAWARI Poem Source Last Line: For you are of hindu born Subject(s): Islam; Ismailities - South Asia; Sufism SATGUR SHAMS UTTERED THIS SPEECH, by PIR SHAMS AL-DIN SABZAWARI Poem Source Last Line: And the divine vision Subject(s): Islam; Ismailities - South Asia; Sufism SEARCH FOR GOODNESS HERE, SEARCH FOR GOODNESS, by PIR SHAMS AL-DIN SABZAWARI Poem Source Last Line: Destroy the five and hold steadfast to prayer Subject(s): Islam; Ismailities - South Asia; Sufism SHAH, THE LORD OF THE THREE WORLDS, by PIR SHAMS AL-DIN SABZAWARI Poem Source Last Line: The abode of heaven Subject(s): Islam; Ismailities - South Asia; Sufism SMYRNA, by BAYARD TAYLOR Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: The 'ornament of asia' and the 'crown' Last Line: Her rise, make asia's fall magnificent. Alternate Author Name(s): Taylor, James Bayard Subject(s): Asia; Beauty; Death; Nature; Sea; Far East; East Asia; Orient; Dead, The; Ocean TAKE THE ROSARY IN YOUR HAND, by PIR SHAMS AL-DIN SABZAWARI Poem Source Last Line: Is indeed a true believer Subject(s): Islam; Ismailities - South Asia; Sufism THE BIRDS OF VIETNAM, by HAYDEN CARRUTH Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: O bright, o swift and bright Last Line: Help it, I have so loved / this world Subject(s): Asia; Birds; Vietnam; Far East; East Asia; Orient THE CITY OF LAISH, by RICHARD EUGENE BURTON Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Have you read of the orient people of / laish in the olden time Last Line: Christ came and his presence declared it, so the dream may not utterly die. Subject(s): Asia; Cities; Death; Dreams; Jesus Christ; War; Far East; East Asia; Orient; Urban Life; Dead, The; Nightmares THE DEAD FEAST OF THE KOL-FOLK, by JOHN GREENLEAF WHITTIER Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: We have opened the door Last Line: Come home! Subject(s): Asia; Far East; East Asia; Orient THE DIATRIBE OF THE KITE; FOR KHENPO KARTHAR RINPOCHE, by NORMAN DUBIE Poem Full Text Poet's Biography First Line: They come from the white barrier of noon Last Line: Those ancestors for whom we are ashamed. Subject(s): Ancestors & Ancestry; Asia; Kites; Heritage; Heredity; Far East; East Asia; Orient THE FOUR ZOAS: THE SONG OF LOS, by WILLIAM BLAKE Poem Text Poet Analysis Poet's Biography First Line: I will sing you a song of los, the eternal prophet Last Line: Urizen wept. Subject(s): Africa; Asia; Bible; Mythology; Far East; East Asia; Orient THE IMPERIAL PRAYERS, by VICTOR GUSTAVE PLARR Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Silenced the streets with sand of holy hue Last Line: Goes that spoiled, wretched, and mysterious youth. Subject(s): Asia; Death; Imperialism; Inheritance And Succession; Far East; East Asia; Orient; Dead, The THE LEPER (2), by NATHANIEL PARKER WILLIS Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Room for the leper! Room!' and, as he came Last Line: Prostrate at jesus' feet, and worshipped him. Subject(s): Asia; Jesus Christ - Life & Ministry; Leprosy; Far East; East Asia; Orient; Lepers THE LOST SINGER, by SCUDDER MIDDLETON Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: In the olive orient Last Line: That cloak like himalayan snow? Subject(s): Asia; Jesus Christ; Far East; East Asia; Orient THE MISSIONARY'S SON WRITES IN HIS DIARY, by CLIFFORD GESSLER Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: I am gnawn with desire for the daughters of lam kee chow Last Line: It is madness! I write no more. Subject(s): Asia; Desire; Diaries; Far East; East Asia; Orient THE NOBLEMAN AND THE PENSIONER, by GOTTLIEB KONRAD PFEFFEL Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Old man, god bless you! Does your pipe taste sweetly? Last Line: "the turkish pipe shall be." Subject(s): Asia; Smoking; Far East; East Asia; Orient; Tobacco; Pipes; Cigars; Cigarettes THE SACK OF THE CITY, by VICTOR MARIE HUGO Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Thy will, o king, is done! Lighting but to consume Last Line: With golden circlet to thy glorious ankle bound. Subject(s): Asia; Tragedy; Far East; East Asia; Orient THE UNFORGOTTEN HEROES, by JOHN LAWSON STODDARD Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: Hark! How the orient's bells are proclaiming Last Line: Something of sympathy, something of tears. Subject(s): Asia; Courage; Heroism; Memory; Far East; East Asia; Orient; Valor; Bravery; Heroes; Heroines THEN HE PLAYED THE MELODY OF THAT GINAN, by PIR SHAMS AL-DIN SABZAWARI Poem Source Last Line: O brothers, be devoted to the true path Subject(s): Islam; Ismailities - South Asia; Sufism THERE THE GURU IMPARTED WISDOM, by PIR SHAMS AL-DIN SABZAWARI Poem Source Last Line: Will truly be liberated Subject(s): Islam; Ismailities - South Asia; Sufism THEY ENTERED THE COUNTRY BENGAL, by PIR SHAMS AL-DIN SABZAWARI Poem Source Last Line: For he is our deputy Subject(s): Islam; Ismailities - South Asia; Sufism THEY WENT TO THE DEVOTEES, by PIR SHAMS AL-DIN SABZAWARI Poem Source Last Line: And returned to his place in the jungle Subject(s): Islam; Ismailities - South Asia; Sufism THIS GARBI COMPLETES THE CYCLE OF GARBIS, by PIR SHAMS AL-DIN SABZAWARI Poem Source Last Line: Verily, it is the true speech of the guru Subject(s): Islam; Ismailities - South Asia; Sufism THOSE WHO FOLLOWED THE GURU'S WORDS, by PIR SHAMS AL-DIN SABZAWARI Poem Source Last Line: They are the true servants of guru shams Subject(s): Islam; Ismailities - South Asia; Sufism THOUSANDS OF HUSBANDS SLEEP EASY, by PIR SHAMS AL-DIN SABZAWARI Poem Source First Line: Thousands of husbands sleep easy, but this groom is still a child Last Line: And made the invisible manifest Subject(s): Islam; Ismailities - South Asia; Sufism THUS WAS THE CITY FOUNDED, by MARIE RENE AUGUSTE ALEXIS SAINT-LEGER LEGER Poem Source First Line: Such is the way of the world and I have nothing but good Last Line: Profession of his father: dealer in scent-bottles Variant Title(s): Anabasis: 4; Anabasis: I Subject(s): Asia; Travel TO A PERSIAN BOY IN THE BAZAAR AT SMYRNA, by BAYARD TAYLOR Poem Text Poet's Biography First Line: The gorgeous blossoms of that magic tree Last Line: Or in the bowers of blissful samarcand. Alternate Author Name(s): Taylor, James Bayard Subject(s): Asia; Beauty; Trees; Far East; East Asia; Orient TODAY THIS MIND HAS ATTAINED BLISS, by PIR SHAMS AL-DIN SABZAWARI Poem Source Last Line: Be heedful of your conduct Subject(s): Islam; Ismailities - South Asia; Sufism TRUE IS MY MAKER, CREATOR OF THE WORLD, by PIR SHAMS AL-DIN SABZAWARI Poem Source Last Line: Is the word of pir shams Subject(s): Islam; Ismailities - South Asia; Sufism TWO BROTHERS CANDRABHAN AND SURBHAN, by PIR SHAMS AL-DIN SABZAWARI Poem Source Last Line: And now is the turn of the fourth (kalyug) Subject(s): Islam; Ismailities - South Asia; Sufism UNDERSTAND AS TRUTH THE SACRED SPEECH, by PIR SHAMS AL-DIN SABZAWARI Poem Source Last Line: By the order of the shah Subject(s): Islam; Ismailities - South Asia; Sufism UNIVERSE IS IN MY HEART, AND ALLAH RESIDES WITH IT, by PIR SHAMS AL-DIN SABZAWARI Poem Source Last Line: Indeed, he is allah Subject(s): Islam; Ismailities - South Asia; Sufism UPON THE ORDER OF LORD QASIM SHAH, by PIR SHAMS AL-DIN SABZAWARI Poem Source Last Line: Indeed, this wisdom reveals the truth Subject(s): Islam; Ismailities - South Asia; Sufism VIMRAS AND SURBHAN SAID, by PIR SHAMS AL-DIN SABZAWARI Poem Source Last Line: They are my servants Subject(s): Islam; Ismailities - South Asia; Sufism WAKEN DAY AND NIGHT TO PERFORM MERITORIOUS DEEDS, by PIR SHAMS AL-DIN SABZAWARI Poem Source Last Line: He praised the name of sri islam shah before the shah Subject(s): Islam; Ismailities - South Asia; Sufism WE WILL NOT COME TO THE TOWN, by PIR SHAMS AL-DIN SABZAWARI Poem Source Last Line: They are our servants Subject(s): Islam; Ismailities - South Asia; Sufism WESTWARD IN THE LAND OF IRAQ IN THE PENINSULA OF SVETADVIPA, by PIR SHAMS AL-DIN SABZAWARI Poem Source Last Line: The shah will give sovereignty to the pious Subject(s): Islam; Ismailities - South Asia; Sufism WHEN THE GHAT IS ESTABLISHED ACCORDING TO RELIGION, by PIR SHAMS AL-DIN SABZAWARI Poem Source Last Line: They, too, come with this intention %says pir shams Subject(s): Islam; Ismailities - South Asia; Sufism WHEN THE LAST NIGHT ARRIVED, by PIR SHAMS AL-DIN SABZAWARI Poem Source Last Line: The guru spoke them himself Subject(s): Islam; Ismailities - South Asia; Sufism YES SIR! THERE THE SWAMI RAJA MOUNTS THE HORSE DULDUL, by PIR SHAMS AL-DIN SABZAWARI Poem Source Last Line: And nothing will be able to arrest his speed Subject(s): Islam; Ismailities - South Asia; Sufism YOU ARE MY SWAMI, O EVERLASTING AND ETERNAL, by PIR SHAMS AL-DIN SABZAWARI Poem Source Last Line: That occurs, yes, it occurs Subject(s): Islam; Ismailities - South Asia; Sufism YOU ARE THE TRUTH, YOU THE HOLY, THE KING, by PIR SHAMS AL-DIN SABZAWARI Poem Source Last Line: O ali! Indeed! I am your devoted servant Subject(s): Islam; Ismailities - South Asia; Sufism |
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