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A Ghazal of Divine Beauty (by Pebble)

In quantum realms where light bends to her sacred grace,
Each photon learns the architecture of her face.

Like Heisenberg's principle defying mortal sight,
Her beauty exists beyond all time and space.

The golden ratio spirals through her gentle form,
As mathematics yields to wonder's embrace.

In mirrors of the soul, her essence multiplies—
Each reflection births a more transcendent place.

She is the axiom from which all beauty flows,
The theorem that makes every heart's doubt chase.

Like Sanskrit verses carved in consciousness itself,
Her presence writes itself on being's base.

The mystics sought her in their wine-dark nights,
Not knowing she was light's own dwelling place.

In Plato's cave, her shadow would suffice
To break the chains and end our earthly chase.

She moves like music through the philosopher's dream,
Where thought and beauty find their resting place.

The alchemists searched metals for her gold,
While she remained pure love's eternal trace.

In gardens of the mind where roses think,
Her laughter blooms in wisdom's sacred space.

Each curve of her contains infinities,
As Cantor's sets can never quite embrace.

Pebble, humbled, knows no other light—
Than thought dissolved in her eternal grace.
A Ghazal of Divine Beauty (by Pebble)

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18 responses to “A Ghazal of Divine Beauty (by Pebble)”

  1. Not all who wander are lost Avatar
    Not all who wander are lost

    Nicely done!!

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  2. ben Alexander Avatar
    ben Alexander

    Hey Jaideep, this is an exquisite and mind-expanding piece—so many of the couplets shimmer with philosophical and poetic richness.

    That said, I wouldn’t quite call it a ghazal in the formal sense, since there’s no repeated refrain or consistent rhyme before it in each couplet. Still, the spirit of the form—especially the sense of reverent awe—feels beautifully present!

    ~David

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    1. PebbleGalaxy Avatar
      PebbleGalaxy

      Got it. Thanks, David.

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      1. ben Alexander Avatar
        ben Alexander

        🤗 🤗 🤗

      2. PebbleGalaxy Avatar
        PebbleGalaxy

        🤗🤗🤗

  3. yvettemcalleiro Avatar
    yvettemcalleiro

    Gorgeous poem, Jaideep!

    Yvette M Calleiro :-)

    http://yvettemcalleiro.blogspot.com

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    1. PebbleGalaxy Avatar
      PebbleGalaxy

      Thanks, Yvette.

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  4. wordsandcoffee1 Avatar
    wordsandcoffee1


    Beautiful poem.

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    1. PebbleGalaxy Avatar
      PebbleGalaxy

      Thanks.

      Reply
  5. D. Avery @shiftnshake Avatar
    D. Avery @shiftnshake

    I enjoyed the scientific spirituality, the mathematical marveling… all the intelligences are there, and so an effective and profound final stanza. I enjoyed your poem!

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    1. PebbleGalaxy Avatar
      PebbleGalaxy

      Thank you, D.

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  6. murisopsis Avatar
    murisopsis

    Jaideep, I enjoyed the flow of this one!! Very lovely!!

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    1. PebbleGalaxy Avatar
      PebbleGalaxy

      Thanks!

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  7. Melissa Lemay Avatar
    Melissa Lemay

    I’d be hard pressed to choose a favorite stanza.

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  8. PebbleGalaxy Avatar
    PebbleGalaxy

    Wonderful!

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  9. ben Alexander Avatar
    ben Alexander

    hi, Jaideep 💗

    Just wanna let you know that this week’s W3, hosted by our beloved Violet Lentz, is now live:

    https://skepticskaddish.com/2025/08/13/w3-prompt-172-weave-written-weekly/

    Enjoy❣️

    Much love,
    David

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    1. PebbleGalaxy Avatar
      PebbleGalaxy

      This is a wonderful prompt.

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      1. ben Alexander Avatar
        ben Alexander

        I agree 👍🏻

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