Perched

Perched to fly off into the unknown...A sad romance poem...

 

Perched/……………..BY Sami Khalil

Perched to fly off into the unknown…A romance poem.

The Poem:

 

The wind stops its whips

The rain halts its drips

The candle burns its tips

The ocean idles its ships

Death tightens its grips

Luck plays its many chips

The joker shares his quips

A lady shows off her hips

The traveler longs for trips

A trace is found on blips

My name perches sadly

on your lethargic lips!

 

Reviews

[Steven]

i found out after reading this bizarrely enough that the whip was the first thing to break the sound barrier.

[Sami Khalil]

So true and well said dear poet and friend; I hear the loud booms afterwards. Thank you kindly Steven for all.

[Kathy Van Kurin]

"Perched"
Sami Khalil,
With each line's conclusion their is an ending to process.
Each line is a life sharing theme which plays itself out .
Candle..burns its tips, ocean idles its ships, Death tightens
it grips and so on.
I found this a thoughtful hard look at this point in time and
an acceptance of what is. Brave poem and brave heart
to see what is true.
Blessings to you.
Kathy

[Sami Khalil]

Wow! So true and well understood dear poet and friend. Sorry for the late response. I can't thank you enough Kathy. All rich blessings...

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Sami... "Perched" is a two-sided coin. It is also sad that we give at times when it is not the best decision. The lines of your poem are amazing to read. truly, Pat

[Sami Khalil]

So true and well articulated. There is a saying:" Do good, do give and throw them in the ocean." You have been giving us love notes, natural beauty and smiles on this cafe. Thank you so much.

[Patricia Wedel]

Sami... love notes and lovely quotes...!
One of my favorites from Shakespeare is
"Although you have none, obtain a virtue".
Brilliant... obtaining virtues is free for everyone. truly, Pat

[Sami Khalil]

I love it. Thank you in virtue of all you say and do.

[Mrudula Rani]

Paint pictures of grandeur with your quills,
Translate your emotions on to bills,
You discover gems on field and Hills,
For untiringly your mind tills.

[Sami Khalil]

Whoa! Thank you so much dear poet for this amazing review and kind visit. All appreciated.

[Mrudula Rani]

Entirely my pleasure!

[Sami Khalil]

:)...........................

[Sami Khalil]

Wow. Thank you so much beloved poet for this wonderful review and appreciation. You are appreciated. ....:))))))

[Josie E. Cook M. A.]

Subtle wonders of musing with a journey into many shared experiences.
Nice form and presentation of the title.

[ms. barrie]

this is a gem of a poem... spectacular meter and powerful, yet
enhanted imagery...a subtle sense of cynicism...love the journey
your stunning word play , played on my imagination!

always a treat to delve into your art, Dear Poet!
Thank you for sharing your gifted poetic ink drops...
bravo!!!

[Sami Khalil]

Wow. I'm blown away by this wonderful review but highly appreciable to your time and effort as a great poet and friend. All rich blessings...:)..........................

[Coyote Poetry]

I loved the artwork and the good words my friend. The poem a gentle and worthwhile journey. Thank you for sharing the outstanding poetry.
Coyote

[Sami Khalil]

Wow. Thank you so much beloved poet and friend for this wonderful review and appreciation. You are appreciated. ..)))))))

[Coyote Poetry]

My pleasure to read your words and you are welcome.

[Sami Khalil]

:)))))))))....?

[andrew mitchell]

Great write sami I sensed an emotion of tiredness thro the write esp when you mentioned Lethargic lips. But that's me. nice write Sami

[Sami Khalil]

Wow. Might be true. Thank you so much beloved poet for all. ...:))))))

[Jimmy Yetts]

Like it when ladies show off their hips--the world needs more of that.
Despite the jaunty mood of most of this piece, those last two lines do seem just a wee bit sarcastic.
Methinks thou art not entirely pleased with this broad.
"Lethargic lips" puts me in mind of Sylvester Stallone's drawling mouth. (God forbid she looks anything like him; he would make an exceedingly ugly woman.)
Anyway, Sami, I really enjoyed reading "Perched."

[Sami Khalil]

Hahaha. So true and well articulated. I love your take on this poem. We need more. Take care...:)....