The Lioness

Be the Lioness...

The Lioness            By Sami Khalil

The abandonment of winter

in your eyes

tells me of waning storms.

Spring wore its distant veil,

tethered by that old man!

The angry storms

pinned your breathing language

to emotions, run amok.

The haze that hung over

the menagerie, is drifting away

in moot humility.

Now, stay fixed on the lioness,

within the shattered frame.

No need to prove,

but be your sure self,

healing vulnerable scars.

Choose to speak,

in no fickle manner,

what’s buried deep,

keeping your conscience

a trusted ally,

where dark places earn no rights.

Cleave to the certainty of love,

that stateless ruler,

over petal and souls,

over dusk and dawn.

Yield and shield,

holding the stars in your hands.

Embrace the wanderlust.

Bathe in the frailty of victory,

more precious than gold,

stronger than feared arms.

Your path is dappled in light,

the offspring of brazen hope.

Reviews

[Ruth]

Totemic strength, powerful message and focus here Sami...beautiful :) Gives the reader determination and willpower :)

[Sami Khalil]

Wow! So true and well observed. Thank you so much great Poppy for this wonderful review and kind visit. Pleasure to see you.

[Bonaventure Onuabuchi]

good job fellow, really makes meaning

[Sami Khalil]

Thank you so much fellow. GLAD you like it.

[lightsong]

Your opening lines dragged me into Your world, You've written a really brilliant and profound images here, Your words flow more powerfully with each line... very intense, urging and almost demanding, to be a Lioness in this world, both strong and passionate about what we need, yet to still carry the humanity essence inside us, like the mother Lioness whom she may raise others animal's babies with the same way as if they were her own children, her primal motherhood instinct, both strong and moral, a queen of the woodland, that's how we should be...

[Sami Khalil]

Wow! So true and well said. I can't agree more. I can't thank you enough for all you say and do. You bring quality and joy to this site. God bless...

[ms. barrie]

...such amazing phraseology, and wonderful use of imagery that is uniquely inspiring, also grounding...”no need to prove yourself, just be yourself” ~ there’s always a tendency to loose oneself when allowing oneself to only listen to other’s voices, instead of truly being in touch with our own.

...i adore this, as always, so beautifully worded! thank you so very much for the read, Sami ~ brightest blessings :)

[Sami Khalil]

Wow! So true and well articulated. It is an honor and a pleasure when you visit and share. Your talent amazes me as well. All rich blessings.

[ms. barrie]

so very much deserved, Dear Poet! many thank yous, i’m deeply humbled! ...and likewise :) ✨

[Sami Khalil]

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[Alfred Kukitz]

it seems sammy that the poem veers right into the heart of your soul. oh yes the wanderlust, a wonderous and vital force. so pleased to be living in your words my friend.

regards,
al

[Sami Khalil]

Wow! So pleased to be visited and know wonderful poets and friends like yourself. Thank you so much for all...

[Lydia Shutter]

"holding the stars in your hand"....indeed, we can go on our own path and do what we choose.....if we are strong and determined like the lioness. Filled with hope and so uplifting, Sami. Great artwork too. lydi**

[Sami Khalil]

I do agree. So glad you find it hopeful and uplifting. Thank you so much Lydia for taking the time to enjoy.

[Tiana]

As always your writings are uplifting and inspiring, Sami

[Sami Khalil]

Wow! That is a wonderful certificate that I appreciate coming from a talented poetess like yourself. Thank you so much.

[emmajoy]

For me the lioness represents all that a woman might be.. if she'S allowed it. Some of the lions deny her exIstence but you would have her takeN to the top of the Loving Tree where, given the chance, she will WOULD and will show her strengths, more often or not, gently applied. Over the years, have read many of your poems, this could be one of the best.. if i might say so. I recENtly wrote of such a creature appearing late as late.. and how she remained in the shadows, EVER present.. you have done the same but with an aura of 'specialdom '

[Sami Khalil]

Whoa! I'm so honored by your visit and take on this poem. Your words uplift the soul and make the journey worthwhile. I honor you and applaud all your inspiration for us all on this site of creative talents. So glad you like it.

[emmajoy]

Sami, i truly apologise for the many typos in my review, now hopefully, edited.. tis sometimes hard to fit in what i want to say in such a small space and my mind befuddles!

I truly meant what i said about your poem, it so very respectful and all-embracing. Now i wonder if you had a single woman in mind; that somehow, someone, somewhere, has nudged you into realisation that Woman has strengths that are -without being fierce, are proving to have true worth in society. No need for an answer.. just me.. (As ever, thank you for that first word!)

[Sami Khalil]

Just women in general. A message of empowerment and kindness. Thank you kindly for sharing with us your gracious self. God bless.
Note: Typos are ok. I understood everything. Gracie mille.

[emmajoy]

Ah... thank you for clarifying. My gracious self should learn to edit with far more care! If typos were an event in the Olympics to the Commonwealth Games I'd win every gold medal available! :)

[Sami Khalil]

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[Einstein Noodle]

Sami...i think you out-did yourself ..too many things that are pleasing about this poem..the theme ..the lioness ..wow ..the lioness ... well done ... well won life's wisdom in every other line ..beautifully painted .. i become immersed in "The Lioness" ... big well done from me sir!
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[Sami Khalil]

Wow! It is an honor indeed when you visit sir and share your beautiful words and perspectives. You understand things marvelously and relate. Million thank yous...

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Sami... your path is dappled in light... it will soar like a kite with the trade winds of your soul. Beautiful poetry and I adore the photo holding stars of 💐 flowers. truly, Pat

[Sami Khalil]

Wow! Thank you so much amazing poet for this roses-scented review and spring adoration. May the North star always guide us to your gorgeous poetry.

[Patricia Wedel]

Thank you Sami... your celestrial moments are appreciated. truly, Pat

[Sami Khalil]

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