The heart won’t obey

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September 7, 2023

“You promised me, O heart, that if I were to repent of loving her, that you shall also repent!
So now that I am penitent, how come you melt whenever she is being mentioned?”

Qays Ibn al-Mulawwah (Poet) – Arabic Version:

و كنتَ وعدتني يا قلبُ أني إذا ما تبت عن ليلى تتوبُ…
فها أنا تائبٌ من حب ليلى فمالك كلما ذُكرتْ تذوب؟!

Unfortunately, English translation of the poetry might not be as good as the Arabic origin. But I hope it conveys the meaning. The question though is: Why would Qays Ibn al-Mulawwah or anyone want to repent of love or to end such feelings in their heart?

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16 responses to “The heart won’t obey”

September 7, 2023

Maryanne

He will find a new love; a happier one!

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1. January 26, 2025
  
  Mohamad Al Karbi
  
  Thank you, Maryanne. I think you’re right. New love is the best medicine
  
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September 7, 2023

magickmermaid

It takes time to heal a broken heart. Hopefully, he will find true love.

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1. January 26, 2025
  
  Mohamad Al Karbi
  
  Yes, Morgaine. Healing takes time. Though, in hearts, it might not fully healed.
  
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September 7, 2023

Six Tastes Kitchen

… I guess because love also inflicts pain and suffering the same way that it brings joy and pleasure. When a heart repents love it could be an act of sacrifice or remorse.

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1. January 26, 2025
  
  Mohamad Al Karbi
  
  How strange is the heart, Lyn. I agree with you. To repent a love, the pain comes from the act of sacrificing it or from remorse of not getting most of it. But still a joyful pain.
  
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September 8, 2023

anne leueen

Sad poem but I hope his broken heart will mend and he will find love again.

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1. January 26, 2025
  
  Mohamad Al Karbi
  
  Thank you, Anne. Love will know the door, but there is nothing like the first love I guess.
  
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September 26, 2023

Priti

Beautiful poem! 👍well shared 👏

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1. January 26, 2025
  
  Mohamad Al Karbi
  
  Thank you, Priti.
  
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September 28, 2023

authorstephanieparkermckean

God bless you and heal your hurting hearts. Hearts don’t play fair.

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1. January 26, 2025
  
  Mohamad Al Karbi
  
  Totally true, Stephanie. Hearts don’t play fair
  
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November 28, 2023

kirizar

Because, if you have ever loved and lost, there is forever a lingering pain to remind you of what you once had. No matter how sweet life can be afterward, there is always a taste of what-might-have-been bitterness to it.

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1. January 26, 2025
  
  Mohamad Al Karbi
  
  Wow, Kiri, you nailed it. Love is bound to owning; I guess, rare are those who reach the point where they love for the sake of love only.
  
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January 7, 2025

Kiri

It is so very hard to reason with your heart, you see. Even death cannot defeat love, that’s how strong its bindings are.

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1. January 26, 2025
  
  Mohamad Al Karbi
  
  That’s totally true, Kiri.
  
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