(dedicated to Ms Seema Aarella, a poet friend at poemhunter) br br I rise up rejoicing in sparkling evening br when I touch your pure heart br to see you with each love br is better than dreaming br br while the Spring wind cooled us br with your voice, my heart in bliss br with your smile, my soul inspired br You to me like an oasis on desert br br to every beautiful place and time br she makes me the first of heroes br my spirit is glad beyond all measure br I will not tear myself and yourself awaybr br Ahmad Shiddiqibr br