Shadow Things

I live in the shadow of life and death...A mystery and suspense poem...

 

Shadow Things/By Sami Khalil

I live in the shadows of life and death…A mystery and suspense Autumn poem…

The Poem:

He inhaled autumn upon gaily trespassing of golden celebrations,awakening urban legends.

To the winds, emboldened by misty silences, burbled the fallen round placed edges and ears.

Maddening were the shadows in slow motions, carting weathered bricks of spying moods.

Notable we darken the eyes, as past legends has inscribed all in the book of the rising fog rolls.

He came to live in the vestiges of scarlet biographies, extending the mysteries of godly anticipations.

Those standing silhouettes, slumbered apart crestfallen souls, flaming true forms; the apocalypses of mortal lethargy.

A formless matter he was, in the cages of captive suns, bonding the chains of free words.

Never he found growth, except in death or rebirth of raving souls,

for positive were the credits when their peace shivered

And negative were the quotes of dreamy killers, who left behind the shadows I am!

You have come a long way of genesis… to the unfiltered judgment.

 

Reviews

[jacob erin-cilberto]

"to the unfiltered judgment"

i really like that...there is a really haunting quality to this...encompasses all we love about autumn...the turning, halloween with all the restless spirits roaming the earth...

the raving souls...so dark so Poe-like...the dreamy killers die a thousand deaths as the leaves fall.

mystically mournful and mysterious...

[Sami Khalil]

Wow. So true and well observed dear brilliant poet. So thrilled you like my dark genre and the comparison. Have a spooky holiday...:)............

[Valentine]

This may symbolize Autumn, yet I read and see something else in this writing. Or I should say someone more. can you see it? Valentine Nicely worded

[Sami Khalil]

Wow. No rules for interpretation for I leave it to the reader. So thrilled you like this write and that you have visited. Take care...:).......

[Valkyrie Warrior]

Wow I just can't help but love your poems!

[Sami Khalil]

Wow. Thank you so much beloved poet for this lovely review and kind words. You are appreciated...:)......

[Confuser]

Wow, Sami, wrote a poem about "Death" and took it down. I'm new, I hung onto every word and didn't want it to end. Your descriptions are marvelous and pulled me in. I had to re-read it. This is a wonderful poem, and you a writer to be reckoned with. Thank you.

[Sami Khalil]

Wow. Thank you so much Confuser for this wonderful review and kind gestures. I appreciate you...:)............

[Confuser]

I may be new to writing poetry, but I do know a great read and this is certainly one!

[Sami Khalil]

Wow. Thank you kindly...:).......

[Confuser]

Your welcome. I don't understand, the if, this, do that computer programming. Do you ever notice and no need to reply, this could go on & on....

[Sami Khalil]

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

[Confuser]

..............................................................Oh black betty...bamm

[John Ryan]

I live in the shadows of life and death
Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me. psalm 23:4
lovely poem

[Sami Khalil]

Wow. Thank you so much beloved poet for this lovely review and kind words. Be blessed...:)......

[J. F. Charleston]

Haunt much? It was really good. It's like you're a narrator of a monster or many. Well I guess we are, we create them in literature. The "Unfiltered Judgment" part was a great add. Wonderful writing as always.

[Sami Khalil]

Wow. Thank you so much beloved poet for this lovely review and kind words. All appreciated...:).......

[Alicia Schroeder]

We all merely live in the shadows of the ones before us, trying to perfect this imperfect world.. Great writing :)

[Sami Khalil]

Wow. Thank you so much Alicia for this wonderful review and kind visit. All appreciated...:)...........

[Alicia Schroeder]

Your very welcome, I look forward to reading more of your work :)

[Sami Khalil]

Same here. Soon....:).........

[Eric Cox]

Such a creative write. Cool to read. Such grand imagery. Nicely done!!

[Sami Khalil]

Wow. Thank you so much Eric for this wonderful review and kind encouragement. I'm pleased you like it. Take care...:)...............

[Eric Cox]

You're welcome. :)

[Sami Khalil]

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

[Josie E. Cook M. A.]

Creating a dark central mood connecting the season well.
Leaves burning and the smell rising as restless souls gather and whisper about the past.
Sad feelings building on the moment.

[Sami Khalil]

Wow. So true and well observed. I'm so thankful for taking the time and effort. All rich blessings even in your darkest hours...:).......................

[Josie E. Cook M. A.]

You are welcome! :)

[Sami Khalil]

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

[Dipanjan Dutta]

"You have come a long way of genesis… to the unfiltered judgment"

I am so in love with this line...you are a genius...this poem has a melancholic ecstasy...undoubtedly brought by your writing style...

Thanks for sharing

[Sami Khalil]

Wow. Thank you so much Dipanjan for this amazing review and kind appreciation. All rich blessings...:)..........

[M]

"Never he found growth, except in death or rebirth of raving souls,
for positive were the credits when their peace shivered
And negative were the quotes of dreamy killers, who left behind the shadows I am!"
It is so compassionate.

[Sami Khalil]

Wow. Grazie Mille Mai for this wonderful review and kindness. All rich blessings...:)............

[M]

keep it up! hope all the best for you :)

[Sami Khalil]

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