Winter's Ballad

Some cold memories...

Winter’s Ballad 

                         By Sami Khalil

Carried away-by old songs,

Safe from wind and tides.

My space had become; a society of lost whispers.

Fabric of my being; a meadow of fabled memories.

 

Ever present, page after page,

Bare desires had an artistic flare,

Parting plays of single heartaches,

Breathing the passions of nights oblivion.

I left some doors ajar, to grab the sighs of nature’s ballads…

 

Beyond the veils, life smiled with daring faces; white teeth of reality.

Dreams whistled a tune, along the path of prismatic stars.

Beyond kisses soft, beams left evidences of traceable love,

Where embers lingered in the stray moments,

Painted, teased, burned and kept in the lockets of the now and forevermore.

 

Carried away-by old songs,

Safe from wind and tides,

lying in the fox’s position to keep me warm,

Silence, in rainbow colors, was left dormant!

Snow had covered the ground.

 

 

Reviews

[Benita-Staebell M - Kin..]

Melancholic feel of winter
of sadness and yet much
Artistic contentment and beauty.

I felt a peacefulness
upon reading your words
thank you for sharing this
lovely jewel.

[Sami Khalil]

Whoa! So glad you have felt that way. Thank you so much dear poet for the visit and sharing.

[Benita-Staebell M - KindredPoet]

You're very welcome
it was a pleasure to read I
enjoyed reading it 👍

[Sami Khalil]

Gracie Mille

[Sami Khalil]

Gracie Mille

[barleygirl]

Your poem describes so many of my favorite things about "going dormant" in winter! With constant all-over pain, I do less physical stuff when my body never warms up. So I do more reading & writing & other creative endeavors to pass the hours & forget the pain. Your message could also apply to how it can be when we are in the winter of life. We can moan about all the things we no longer have, or we can celebrate slowing down so we can see all that we never noticed before! (((HUGS))) Fondly, Margie

[Sami Khalil]

Wow! You are amazing even in your understanding of the poem or poetry in general. All true and well said. The things we miss or missed in the winter of our lives and the dormancy we keep in silemnce reminding us of so many things we should have done or enjoyed or lived to the fullest. Thank you so much Margie and may your winters be marvelous.

[barleygirl]

When it comes to doing plentiful adventures before my legs broke, I have no regrets -- many stories yet left to write. But when it comes to relationships, I must prevent myself from dwelling or regret could easily take over! *sigh!*

[Sami Khalil]

All understandable. Pen on as you seem fit.

[Jade]

What a amazing, wonderful read here. This is so good.

[Sami Khalil]

Wow! Thank you so much Brandie jade for this amazing review and your time. Take care...

[wordman]

this one puts you in a melancholic mood,the image and the words
memories brought back with familiar songs,a time to ponder the mind and reminisce

[Sami Khalil]

Wow! So true and well said Wordman. Thank you dear poet for all. Happy Holidays.

[wordman]

you`re welcome sami

[Sami Khalil]

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

[Beccy]

So many unique lines and such a beautiful flow of thoughts here.

I was carried away by your words and the painting is a quite lovely match.

Beccy.

PS. Haven't been around much of late; hoping to remedy that now.

[Sami Khalil]

Wow! Thank you so much for this wonderful review and lovely visit. We truly missed you.

[MCS]

what a wonderful read after my time away. lovely and well done as always. thank you my gifted friend :)

[Sami Khalil]

We truly missed you and your presence on writerscafe. Glad you are back. Thank you so much for checking in and I'm glad you like it.

[Mrudula Rani]

Your winter's ballad is full of wonderful images dear Sami. " My space had become; a society of lost whisper" . I love your classical and beautifully original style of writing. Your poetry is extremely inspiring, dear friend.

[Sami Khalil]

Wow! I'm extremely humbled dear poet and friend by your appreciation and support. Million thank yous and blessings.

[Mrudula Rani]

You are one of my favorite writers dear Sami. Thanks for sharing your marvelous writings. Wishing you Happy holidays and a Brilliant New Year.

[Sami Khalil]

We share sentiments. Much obliged. Wonderful holidays to you too.

[Mrudula Rani]

Uma Abraço( a hug) .

[Sami Khalil]

::::))))))))))()

[Chris Shaw]

You have some very poetic lines here Samil. Good expression. I enjoyed your winter ballad and the snow it brought. All good wishes.

Chris

[Sami Khalil]

Glad you enjoyed this humble write. Enjoy your winter. Many thank yous.

[Nila M.]

I can smell the fireplace at my grandparents house in the mountains where I used to spend the winter breaks as a kid. I can feel time and life experience here and a kind of nostalgia for things past. Not easy to encapsulate that in words but it works well. Very nice.

[Sami Khalil]

So true and wonderful. Thank you for sharing and the visit.

[Chandradhish Ghosh]

Well written Sami. Your writing has changed now. :)
Good to see you writing still... :)

[Sami Khalil]

Wow! Good to see you again good ole friend. You are right. My writing is evolving as we speak. Many factors to appreciate. All rich blessings...