Praises of Autumn

Happy Autumn

Praises of Autumn   by Sami Khalil

Speak softly the praises of Autumn,

the dabbling of colors, so lovely,

the lazy rustlings of leaves’ sparkling gems,

the scurrying of light and birds,

in shadows and in haze,

across the pallor sky strands.

Speak in awe, so gently,

Stifle not a prayer, a kind request,

and sing those sensual songs,

no ashes, no regrets beholden.

Bind me fast to magic spells,

for I’m bereft of shelters, in your eyes,

in your heart where love betrays no expectations, no gathered storms.

Bind me slow where dreams mingle as one, holding fast to supple arms, to soft folds?

I long for Autumn, to linger in old barns, to shepherd the flock, to sway in joyous rapture with the branches.

I’ve awaited…at the edge of souls, across nobler paths, staring through their windows.

I’ve dived in restless abandonment's to further shores, with capsized memories, embracing eyes of quivering waves.

I’ve laced up hopes through silent woods, verdant highlands, losing them in opportune times.

I’ve envied the lost, the forgotten, for they inherited the whisper of names, the absent vestiges, the porcelain figures.

Speak softly the praises of love.

 

 

Reviews

[Paul Bell]

Fantastic, as much as I hate the dark nights and the cold, it does tell me that life is having a rest for now.
Also, a great time for reflection and maybe thoughts of change.

[Sami Khalil]

My oh my! Wonderful take and understanding of this poem. Let love also thread our existence and seasons of life. Too short to worry about trivial human fallacies. Thank you so much Paul for all. Happy Autumn.

[Einstein Noodle]

yes.....speak softly those praises ... especially like the sensuality of mingled dreams supple arms and soft folds .. love the elevated status with speak in awe ..stifle not a prayer ... i think this a beautiful tribute to Autumn Sami ... dreamy, wistful imagery .. love the old barn, sway with branches ... your speaker flowing into one with it all .. thanks for sharing .. i'm blessed by the experience .. i think your poem has blushed the leaves of the Maple :)
E.

[Sami Khalil]

Wowzie Mr. Noodle. I'm honored to see you visit and share your wonderful thoughts. I'm pretty sure where you live is a festival of color. We praise God for all His creation. Thank you so much sir.

[Einstein Noodle]

the colors are surprisingly limited .. we have lots of oak trees .. no maples in the forest .. the sumac turns red and several smaller species of trees turn somewhat golden .. the real colors here have to be looked for ... bursts of wildflowers still blooming etc. .... see ya 'round the Cafe' sir! :)

[Sami Khalil]

Wow! Well if we don't have something, we can at least wish on them or imagine....Hahaha
See you around and about when I'm making those calls...

[Einstein Noodle]

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

[Sami Khalil]

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

[Chris Shaw]

Beautuful poem Sami. Wonderful imagery of autumn colour and I love your opener. "Speak softly the praises of Autumn". That one line drew me in, hook, line and sinker. I fell for the bait and I wasn't disappointed :)

Chris

[Sami Khalil]

Hahaha! You are so kind and wonderful. Accept my immense thank yous for all. Enjoy the beauty of the season.

[Chris Shaw]

And you too Sami, :)

[Sami Khalil]

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

[jacob erin-cilberto]

beautiful imagery, Sami...we had so little fall here....a couple days and already it has seemed like November is two weeks old....
you have prolonged my favorite season...thank you for that.
j.

[Sami Khalil]

Whoa! Thank you so much great poet and friend for this wonderful review and kind visit. I hope you enjoy it.