He dreams of Montazah
the palace within his mind
as he is quietly resting
I know he goes back in time,
the splendid ‘Salam-lek’ palace
built high on hills above
this turquoise studded jewel
secluded bay, entwined with doves.
Amid the palms stands clearly
this monument of love
built from finest red bricks
a blessing from above,
smooth and graceful standing proud,
with white ‘najoods’ and sea around,
he would walk in verdant grounds
in peaceful harmony, no sound.
The quiet of these gardens
lush all, 370 fed-dans,
would take his heart in a myriad walk,
his feet on fine white sand.
He dreams of Montazah, the palace,
always within his mind
this paradise inn of time,
he enters gates that keep the crowds at bay
which for him are opened every single day,
and when he’s tired of strolling
I know just where he’ll go
leaving gazelles and rock gardens
and the flowers he loves so,
he’ll step across the water
to the island of all time
where classical statues never alter,
in plethora there to stand,
and here he’ll fish or flirt,
or swim, in sunlit sheltered bays
and for a little while,
he remember all those days,
“Montazah” keeps him peaceful
I see the smile again, and when
he sleeps tomorrow,
he’ll go right back again…
* najoods – sand dunes
fed-dans – measurement of land.
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You know so many interesting infomation. You might be very wise. I like such people. Don’t top writing.
This poem brings vivid pictures and lovely memories of this elegant gentle and very charming Egyptian we know as your dear Hamada. I can clearly picture him in this lovely poem. Love Alfie
WoW , What a great poem , you mixed the Montazah palace and gardens with your feelings and create a new picture for the Monatazah , when i read your poem i wish that the real montazah is with such pretty as your pictured it , the gardens, the Salam lek , the Harmlek ( another small palce ) . I remmbered we used to go to the Motazah at night and listen to the most famous bands at that time , the black coats and les petites chats and dance till early hours of the mornings .
thank you for this great poem that makes me remmber all , and its very real to dream of Monatazah , if u just visit it once
Dreams of Montazah is beautiful
It makes me want to walk in the gardens of Montazah thank you so much for a breathtaking poem.
jeananne.