Poem: Manji (A Poem Of Hope) - John Siddique

A beautiful poem for you, asking you to hold the line and thread of love and compassion for yourself through every area of your life. I wrote this poem for my first book in the hope that you, the reader/listener, could find love and strength in your truth and also know that you are not alone. I see you, I am you.

Transcript

Manjhi,

Hold the rosary through the fire of the mind.

Hold the spirit through the broken heart.

Hold compassion even against your will.

Hold the phases of the moon in your hand.

Hold the water of the sea in your tears.

Hold the drop of love that still holds on.

Hold the loneliness as it bites.

Hold your own hand on the godforsaken days.

Hold your will when your body fails.

In your tears there is a seed.

In this seed there is your soul.

In your soul there is a friend.

In this friend you see yourself.

The universe turns inside out like a wild horse.

Heave your heart to the wild horse.

The earth,

The sky,

The six directions.

The four phases of the moon draw your tide.

The leviathans dive deep in your gravity.

Hold the monsters as they call your name.

Hold your name as they call your shame.

Hold the moon in your cupped hands.

Reviews

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I gave this a 2nd listen to feel certain that it was brilliant. It is.
Then, finding that you are the author! 👏

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So powerful! A poet reading his poetry!Thank you John.

Love this poem. 🌻

Awoke in a cloud of grief and sadness and shock on the dark side of this November 6th morning. Your poem allowed me to at least breath. Thank you and bless you. And blessings on a stunned and terrified country this morning.

I love the sound of your voice… soothing and knowledgeable… peaceful and giving… Thank you 🙏🏻

I loved each second of listening to these soothing and potent verses. I am touched, and thank you - I shall play it again as I shall be lead towards the golden light of no return🔆 🙏🤍🕊️♥️

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Beautiful and powerful … thank you John for this amazing poem 🙏🏼✨💕

Wow 💜this evoked such emotion .Tears streamed . My favorite kind of poem . Dear John you are a blessing in these times especially . Bookmarked and sharing 💜💫
Thank you 🌹

Once again your reading of poetry adds a new dimension of feeling. Thank you for sharing your gift, John.

Whew.
Holding my breath
to study this beautiful
piece again and again.
Splendid John.

Gorgeous! These words are like the wind that gently waves the sea in my heart. Thank you 🙏🏻🌊❤️

Absolutely beautiful John 🙏🏼 thank you for sharing this 🫶🏼 Namasté soul brotha 🙏🏼

Thank you for the recording of this poem of yours, a way through.

"Heave your heart to the wild horse..." Gorgeous
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What a beautiful, heart-felt, soul-moving, spirit-touched blessing of love! 🙏🏻