Sonnet { 1 }

Power of love, beauty and words...

Sonnet {1}       By Sami Khalil

 

The words of love elude this hapless mind,

Where to detest thereon my haunting pleas.

What eyes ensnare the hearts of fearless kind,

Ere taciturn plotting, a wavering tease?

 

The words abideth inward, cogently strong,

Fidgetly lain nervous henceforth yearning,

With tattered hopes forever dwelling long,

Misshapen gasps, fecund roses gleaning.

 

Vigorously bewitching dreams… lovelorn

To behold birds abreast in-flight sublime.

Alas, my queen thy reign a quest unknown,

The pith of beauty sways capricious clime.

 

In pondering afore, blue skies and breeze,

Heaped clouds serenely drift phrases as these!

Reviews

[Kathy Van Kurin]

'Sonnet'
Sami Khalil,
Intriguing, inspiring, thought provoking. Just a few words describing the thoughts in taking in this work you've composed here. My feeling of the beauteous goals which in the end were not meant to be and teased with what seemed lovely. The hopes for love which were only meant to spoil with time. The Skies of blue above which teased and said simply accept the blessings you have for nothing lasts and we human souls will change and learn and go through seasons. Thanks Sami I needed this reminder to appreciate the seasons of this life. Some people and memories stay strong and vibrant, some...well must fade. Bless you and your lovely work.
Kathy

[Sami Khalil]

Whoa Kathy! I'm blown away by your wondrous self and review. You are very much inspirational with talents unknown. I love how you put things in great perspective. Thank you so much. Many rich blessings for the New Year and all year...

[Sami Khalil]

"My feeling of the beauteous goals which in the end were not meant to be and teased with what seemed lovely. The hopes for love which were only meant to spoil with time. The Skies of blue above which teased and said simply accept the blessings you have for nothing lasts and we human souls will change and learn and go through seasons."

[Kathy Van Kurin]

Mr. Sami,
I read your poem four times and just found my husband too and we both talked and analyzed your vocabulary and possible meanings. It's nice to be able to ponder. thanks so much for all you do here and your hard work. We are blessed
Kathy

[Sami Khalil]

Wow! Thank you kindly.

[Benita-Staebell M - Kin..]

I've seen ugly souls
and hearts hidden beneath
beautiful faces and it's quite
frightening.


Nicely penned
my friend 👏👏

[Sami Khalil]

Wow! I do agree and I have seen some too. Million thank yous dear Benita.

[Benita-Staebell M - KindredPoet]

Your very welcome 👍my friend
It's a pleasure to read your work
always.

read moreYour very welcome 👍my friend
It's a pleasure to read your work
always.

[Sami Khalil]

:::::::::)))

[Terry L & Linda L Shuff]

Sonnet form and expression,style excellent

[Sami Khalil]

Thank you so much for taking the time and effort to review. Glad you like it both.

[mou]

not always beauty makes its ugly soul hidden but sometime we try to ignore it by embracing ourselves with those plastic aura..a very creative write that I have found at wc..it lefts me to feel those words again..truly amazing

[Sami Khalil]

Wow. Very true words and assessment. Thank you so much Mou for this wonderful review and appreciation. You are appreciated.

[mou]

my pleasure :)

[Sami Khalil]

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

[lessa (kenzie)]

Wow, this is so very good and deep really. awesome write

[Sami Khalil]

Wow! Thank you so much Alex Kenzie for this wonderful review and visit. All appreciated.

[lessa (kenzie)]

Not a problem

[Sami Khalil]

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

[emmajoy]

'Vigorously bewitching dreams… lovelorn ~ To behold birds abreast in-flight sublime. ~ Alas, my queen thy reign a quest unknown,~ The pith of beauty sways capricious clime.'

Sami, you're returning to your more traditional poetising and as ever. create such wonderful phrases in sonnet form. Your prose poetry developed into a roar of flight, here your words are concise yet still rise with colour and changes of mood. What fine metre..

I 've looked at that visual you're using and wonder if it is part of a far larger canvas. There seems to be a face with brows, eyes, nose and more.. fascinating.. must see if i can discover what and who.. the colours are more than appropriate for your poem, truly are.

[Sami Khalil]

Whoa! Thank you so much Emma Joy for this magnificent review and appreciation. As for the painting, I just pick them on free sites. A man contemplating, thinking deep thoughts,I guess. Much obliged.

[emmajoy]

My pleasure, as ever. Have tried to find an artist's name for the above but am just taken to a painting form... so.. will never know. Is very vibrant and accompanies your richly worded sonnet so well.
Gone now!

[Sami Khalil]

All true. I gues we'll just enjoy the unknown sometimes. Gone this instant!

[Lydia Shutter]

Magnificent sonnet, Sami! Sometimes a beautiful facade can hide an ugly soul. The opposite is also true. We must dig deep to find the truth. Your words are well chosen and so lovely. The artwork is splendid. I don't recognize the artist, but I like it. Lydi**

[Sami Khalil]

Wow! I tip my hat to you and your talent and I would like to thank you for all. The sonnet was hard to produce but after I conquered the form , I think I can easily do more, God willing.
As for the painting, I just like to go to free sites and use a painting or so for the piece at hand. I can tell you are an art lover, too.
Gracie Mille.

[redzone]

another fine poet I have missed reading... Sami, I must agree with Jacob on your ability to write poetry of all kinds, but this sonnet is exceptional... sometimes beauty does hide the ugly underneath, but the ugly always appears if there and we should take time to let everything unfold before we decide as often it is truly only beauty we find...
redzone

[Sami Khalil]

Wow! So true and well articulated marvelous poet and friend. You have graced me tremendously with your lovely visit and sharing the fruit of poetry.
Happy New Year.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

"fecund roses gleaning"
wow what phrasing...and throughout this piece...
i can't write sonnets...wish i could...
you are so adept at any kind of poetry, my friend.
"the pith of beauty"
are we just totally fooled by all that is beautiful...are there dark clouds beneath that we either don't see or refuse to see?
j.

[Sami Khalil]

There are and clarity of those clouds must be cleared with the seasons or time's passing. Experience can tell us a lot as you know and we have to be adept at what lay ahead in surprises. Thank you so much beloved poet for all.

[Sami Khalil]

You can count the syllables if you like...