My First Poem

Every writer has a starting point. Sometimes it begins with a story, sometimes with a feeling, and sometimes with a single line that unexpectedly opens the door to creativity. Before you read my first poem, let me tell you the story of when I started.

I began writing poems in my native language more than seven years ago. At that time, poetry was not a serious dream or a goal. It was simply something I loved. Whenever emotions were heavy or thoughts were deep, I would write a few lines to feel better. Writing became my peaceful corner, my quiet therapy, and my way of expressing the things I could not say out loud.

How Learning English Changed My Path

Later, when I started learning English, my writing world changed completely. Everything—from grammar rules to sentence structure—felt new and exciting. I was especially fascinated by punctuation, capitalization, and the way English writers expressed emotions with rhythm and clarity. I wondered how people managed to follow all the rules and still create something beautiful.

This curiosity pushed me forward.

So I decided: I will write in English too, even if it is difficult.

I began observing grammar, studying new vocabulary, and trying to understand how English poetry worked. My teacher played a big role in this journey. Every time we learned a new topic, she encouraged me to write more. Her motivation made me brave enough to experiment with English poems.

The Idea of Writing a Spiritual Prayer in English

One day, I felt a strong desire to write something spiritual.

In my culture, a Spiritual Prayer is a soft and emotional prayer. It is a whisper to God, full of hope, love, and connection. It expresses humility and gratitude.

I wanted my first English poem to reflect that feeling.

I sat down with my notebook, unsure of how to start. English was still new to me, and poetry felt even more challenging. But I whispered “Bismillah” and began writing simple lines from the heart. Slowly, the words formed, and the poem came alive. I had no idea if the grammar was perfect or if the rhyme was strong. I only wanted the meaning to be sincere.

The Special Moment on the Stage

When our course prepared for a graduation ceremony, students were invited to present something—maybe a message, a speech, or a poem. My teacher suggested that I read my English poem on stage.

I felt nervous.

Was my poem good enough?

Would they understand it?

Would my accent or grammar cause mistakes?

But she insisted, so I agreed.

When I stepped on the stage, my hands were shaking. I took a deep breath and began reading. As I continued, the whole hall grew silent. Everyone listened closely, and some even leaned forward. When I finished, the entire staff clapped for me. Their appreciation felt like a warm light shining directly on my heart.

They praised my effort, my courage, and even my understanding of English poetic structure. Honestly, I still don’t know how I managed the rules so well at that time. Maybe it was passion. Maybe it was God’s help. But for me, it was a huge achievement.

Now, I want to share the poem exactly as I wrote it that day:

My First Poem

Your consent is my hope

Your kindness is my slope

Your splendor is so high

If we think and keep an eye

We are servants, You’re our guide

Your mercy is so wide

Without doubt that You’re One

To create woman and man

They were both Adam and Eve

Everything was done by law

You’re God, and then we pledged

At the starting of the age

Being Muslim (Wardak) likes

Prays to give him paradise

What This Poem Taught Me

Looking back, I am grateful for this poem—not because it is perfect, but because it represents the moment where everything began.

1. It taught me courage.

Writing in another language is not easy, but courage grows when we take small steps.

2. It taught me patience.

English grammar and poetry rules take time to learn. Every mistake helped me grow.

3. It taught me that simplicity is beautiful.

Even simple words can carry deep emotions.

4. It showed me the importance of encouragement.

Without my teacher’s support, I might never have written this poem.

5. It taught me to trust my feelings.

Poetry is not only about technical rules—it is about expressing the heart.

Why This Poem Still Means So Much to Me

“My First Poem” was my doorway into English literature. It gave me the confidence to write more, learn more, and improve step by step. Today, I write with much better grammar, vocabulary, and structure—but I still look back at this poem with love and gratitude.

It reminds me that every great journey begins with one small, imperfect, beautiful step.