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

[Lydia Shutter]

A reflective write...filled with remembrances of times past and omens of the future. "white teeth of reality"....wow, that is a great phrase, Sami! As always, I enjoyed your words. I like your poetry more than your stories. Lydi**

[Sami Khalil]

Wow! Thank you so much Lydia for this validation and appreciation. All appreciated...

[Ken Simm.]

I am so impressed with your writings these days Sami. You cover so much with such a choice of beautiful words. This is no exception. Too many lovely phrases to choose just one.

[Sami Khalil]

Wow! An honor indeed coming from you Ken Simm. A great poet and artist like yourself is a special fixture on this cafe. Million thanks , sir.

[Pete]

a welcomed song. such deep, emotive imagery and metaphors. i can certainly see that you have lived this. though cold, it warms the heart.

"Where embers lingered in the stray moments,"

there's something about the chilled peace and dormancy of winter which you've captured so well as evidenced by your words. now i look forward to the upcoming season ... :)

[Sami Khalil]

Wow! So true and well articulated dear Pete. You haver summed it up marvelously. Thank you so much great poet for all...

[MOON]

Beautiful poignant imagery , love the painting, did not have to reach for the dictionary , yet love the poem the sentiments , regret, white teeth of reality striking...lovely as usual

[Sami Khalil]

Wow! So ever thankful for you and knowing you. Your review is much appreciated too.

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Sami... so haunting in a romantic way... embers of warmth in a Fox position of enlightenment. The light shining through as snow falls silently to the melody of old tunes.
A society of lost whispers... so true. As ever, Pat

[Sami Khalil]

Wow! Thank you so much for this marvelous review and kind understanding. You are appreciated.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

the last stanza makes me shiver a bit...trying to keep warm against the coldness of life...
love can be the perfect jacket...and those rainbow colors...we don't need to hear, just to know they are there.
excellent mix of imagery and personification here.
j.

[Sami Khalil]

Wow! Even your reviews are so poetic. I love how you look at things in great scope. Thank you so much great poet and artist for the visit and support.
I do hope you stay sharing your talent with us.

[andrew mitchell]

one of my favs of yours Sami, different in that it is a softer side of imagery.

[Sami Khalil]

Wow! What a lovely thing to say great poet and friend. I love it.

[andrew mitchell]

You are welcome Sami, a very smooth flowing excellent read that left me day dreaming after lol.That's how good it is!

[Sami Khalil]

So glad to hear. I will do more later. Gracie millee.

[Onlyme]

This was emotional, heartfelt and beautiful expressed. Really touches the inner soul. As you say this poem out loud. Thank you Sami for the wonderous poem.

[Sami Khalil]

Wow! Thank you kindly dear Dawn for your lovely visit and kind appreciation. I'm honored to know you.

[Onlyme]

Sami, you have a glorious way of expressing yourself that really touches the inncer core the person reading your poems. bless you sweetheart. your a true gift to this world. hugs Dawn.

[Sami Khalil]

Gracie Millee. You too dear poet.

[Sami Khalil]

"My space had become; a society of lost whispers.

Fabric of my being; a meadow of fabled memories."