photography by Julia Mahiga c2001 CLICK HERE TO SEE THE ABOVE POEM AS IT APPEARS IN SWAHILI, THE LANGUAGE OF TANZANIA, AFRICA

Faraway poetry by Michael F. Nyiri 7/1/01 4:55 am Is love near to my heart or is love faraway? Nestled within the harbor of my soul Or simply around the world at play. Can feelings be near Or must they be faraway? The answers aren't in the sky Nor in the earth, nor in the chirping cry Of the birds outside, singing in their tree Is love heard on the wind? I won't ask why. I think of emotions No one can fill every soul I think of a smiling face for me I see a rich valley, and hear wonderful sounds And the emotion fills Round and round and round. The animals live in my sight and my mind The view from the eyes of my soul Retreats into the distance But a few words bring me close And is love faraway calling me?

photography by Julia Mahiga c2001 CLICK HERE TO SEE THE ABOVE POEM AS IT APPEARS IN SWAHILI, THE LANGUAGE OF TANZANIA, AFRICA