Legacy

Leave a legacy of life and transcend death. Legacy is more important than self-preservation. A life and philosophy write.

Legacy/…………………By sami Khalil

(leave a legacy of life and transcend death)

The poem:

Time moves in tireless steps,

In sequels of eulogy, faceless,

As it chases the reign of kings and queens.

You become what you believe…in its chasms.

For to each, their own answers;

Changing old ways, birthing new ones,

Where fate is the auctioneer

And you are the bidders and plaudits,

Collating your destiny.

To each, their praises and broken hearts,

In the art of acceptances and rejections;

Tokens of our surrendering.

To each, their imaginings and befalling’s,

Swords and shields, as they lurk in figurative

Speech and reality, perusing life and death.

To each, those mummies of the past

And museums of the future,

For there is a magic behind every mystery

And legacy, leaning on the shoulders

Of darkness and the shadows of hope,

Until the time and place of awakening.

For upon an awakening, things transcend

The everlasting emptiness, scanning the mechanics

Of nothingness, stretching visions into idealistic shuffles.

And the more we gaze, the more they do reveal.

To each, are shapes of butterflies and clouds?

In the thresholds of remembrances.

Softly, they call…The infants of poetry and thinkers!

Reviews

[Pax]

A Thousand Sigh…

My brother & dear friend, Sami, Sometimes I think your mind always transcends every time you penned a piece such as this one. I could say that it taken me a long time to finally put words upon reading this few many times every time I came to visit your words in your poetry.

This piece leads me to think that our written words are our legacy… it’s our creation, devotion to the language of the heart & mind – and most specially the soul. On our writes we transcend from mind to mind of the other person to person as it rooted to their mind unto the other, as if like a chain of events to be remember as ‘US’, spreading our words like rapid fire for the world to envision what we see within us and what we observe, read, heard & experienced about life. A philosophy that is rooted deep and grows in blooms beautifully in the minds who have touch by its beauty and thinking grace…

“the more we gaze, the more they do reveal”

That’s what poetry is, written to read many times as our imagination stretches into wider scale to see the depths of the soul its representing… like how we imagine the star, how it gleams our hope into unimaginable depths of the universe, like we transcends beyond the human mind capabilities…

Sigh… brother, you did it, I feel like I lost myself into thinking more, than what it already is…
Excellent!

[Sami Khalil]

"That’s what poetry is, written to read many times as our imagination stretches into wider scale to see the depths of the soul its representing… like how we imagine the star, how it gleams our hope into unimaginable depths of the universe, like we transcends beyond the human mind capabilities… "

Wow. I'm blown away by the power and reach of your intellect and wisdom. I'm still cherishing and enjoying your marvelous words. You are like a surgeon of accurate diagnosis and healing. A guru of sorts too in spiritual matters. Thank you so much dearest friend and brother...:)...............................

[Ashira Macy]

For there is a magic behind every mystery
And legacy, leaning on the shoulders
Of darkness and the shadows of hope,
Until the time and place of awakening.

I loved these lines so much. You took me on such a journey in this one Sami, I always find your poetry so spiritually awakening. Thank you for sharing this!

[Sami Khalil]

Wow. Thank you so much Ashira for this exceptional review and kind words. I'm pleased you like my writes. Have a great one...:)..................

[Quinn]

Absolutely fantastic. Brilliantly written! x

[Sami Khalil]

Wow. You are so kind Zoe and appreciative. I'm so thankful..:).................

[PloughBoy]

We all, each and every one of us, trek along that narrow line between the thresholds of greatness, or the deep, dark abyss of obscurity. Whichever pit we chose to jump into is completely up to us as individuals. To get where we want to go takes great tenacity, diligent, hard work, and much personal sacrifice. To leave a meaningful legacy behind as it pertains to the literary arts is a constant, never-ending stream of thoughts, words and ideals, being strung coherently together-- much as you've so eloquently done here, Sami Khalil, in your wonderful free verse.

All the best to you. A wonderful write.

[Sami Khalil]

Wow. I'm blown away by the power of your review and truth. Whoa. You have said it marvelously. Thank you so much...:)................

[PloughBoy]

It was my pleasure entirely, Sami. Your words speak great wisdom for those who care enough to read them, I felt.

[Sami Khalil]

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

[Vidya Bacchus]

Another wonderful write Sami K.We should all aim to live a life that is worthwhile and when we are gone leaves behind a legacy we can be proud of.You have penned this splendidly my friend.

[Sami Khalil]

Wow. So true and well said. You have spoken a mouthful of truth. I think you are doing it now...Many and many thank yous...:).........................

[Vidya Bacchus]

Thank you Sami and you are welcome.You have a talent that will be an awesome legacy my friend.

[hardeep sabharwal]

You become what you believe, this line touched me,
Thanks for writing such a nice poem, :)

[Sami Khalil]

Wow. Glad to know that. Thank you too for answering the call of the message. Have a great one.

[Alfred Kukitz]

What a masterpiece in craftsmanship. The whole idea of the work pouring into the eyes and bloating the soul's stomach with fire's passion. You are amazing Sami!

[Sami Khalil]

Wow. You are amazing too dear poet and friend. So thankful for the visit and appreciation. All rich blessings...:).........................

[Alfred Kukitz]

I sent this poem to a friend who writes occasionally. I asked him to visit; hopefully your poem made do just that.

[Sami Khalil]

Wow. Thank you in advance. Take care.

[Linda alexander]

Really like the new title, eagle in picture represents sharpness and vastness, bison represent what, the mighty men and women of world, mummies the icon connecting the intricacies of past and future simply waiting for awakening this is what I got from the picture

[Sami Khalil]

Wow. Thank you so much Linda for the lovely visit and explanations. You can say that. Much obliged...:)......................

[Linda alexander]

Sami, it is so nice you posted Steve Job's picture, he is too current and owner of positive radical change, and keep on maintaining his legacy

[Sami Khalil]

All true...:)...................

[just Penny]

"Time moves in tireless steps" - what a stunning opening line, the first of many in this wise, challenging perspective on life. Perhaps we do become what we believe - there's certainly evidence to support that. If only we could find the magic in every situation. Life and death are joined halves of a cycle. Thanks for an interesting, perceptive piece of prose from your very talented "pen". I really liked it :)

[Sami Khalil]

Wow. Thank you so much dear poet and friend for this amazing review and kind words. You have graced me with your visit. Have a great one...:).................................

[Gabby Gellerman]

its really well written and its very deep(but there were a few words i don't understand)

[Sami Khalil]

Wow. Thank you so much Gabby for this lovely review and kind words. I'm so glad you enjoyed the poem. Have a great one...:)..................

[Gabby Gellerman]

your very welcome

[Gabby Gellerman]

oh and you to

[Sami Khalil]

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

[Gabby Gellerman]

i posted the poem