People are people

Just some observations about behavior...

People are People                by Sami Khalil

To the drums of roaring wars, people huddle together.

Facing signs of death, cling softly to each other.

Going through pandemics, forewarn the healthy and fallen troupe.

Weighing bitter failures, blame one another with hefty swipes.

To the sight of ferocious wolves, scatter away.

Sensing storms on the horizon, hunker down with fragile hearts.

By shuddering fears, stroking its hair, drag the more ignorant in steady waves.

In lonely depression, shun the market, miss the target, defraying anxiety for another day.

Indifferent to rumbling trains, cradle the slipping past in lost miles, beneath tottering feet.

May curse darkness but sleep soundly on king-size beds.

Eye an unfinished painting, awe-struck, with restless discontent.

Oblivious to the poor, compassion mizzles naught in their being.

Defined by the rat race, one-upmanship is embraced with unflinching loyalty.

Such are people! Such is our nature! Such is our times!

Time slows to capture the perfect moment; life is all its wonders. Without pretension, doubt takes no hold. Without disbelief, mystery holds to nothing else existed but the sacred lost and found in nested homes among blankets of forage.

We need balance, parlance and maintenance.

We need love, peace and joy. We need beacons, not bullets.

 

Reviews

[andrew mitchell]

I think currently we are seeing the worst in people at the moment. We need politicians more concerned with nature, native animals and planting trees. Nice write King Sami.

[Sami Khalil]

Whoa! YOU are so right Emperor Mitchell. You always speak truth to power. Your writes are testaments to your wise pen and kingdom rulership; the poetic one I say.
Note: You are not the nut case, but you know whom I'm talking about. Has all these titles thinking they are impressive or impress us. Hehehe. I guess some religions make people crazy or it can make them smart. Take your pick. Thank you so much sir Mitchell.

[andrew mitchell]

You are too kind Sami, i don’t think I’ll make the Mr. Popular award on this site lol.its like treading on egg shells here sometimes. Keep up the good work King Sami.

[Sami Khalil]

You are appreciated and respected by many here. I love it for you are yourself. You say things like it is. You don't pretend or hide behind many personas.

[John Alexander McFadyen]

I love the passion in this. The anger and disbelief about some despicable human traits painted in this pathos filled descriptions of the worst of 'man's' behaviour. The account of what we need to concentrate on is spot on too. I don't often enjoy long, dense poetry but yours flows and never stutters.

[Sami Khalil]

I love it sir John especially coming from you. I marvel at humans and how they behave, individually and in groups, rationally and irrationally. When our emotions of fear and flight take over, watch our. Thank you sir for taking the time and effort.

[Patricia Wedel]

A Beacon of Hope from shore to shore...
Who will come together to stop the
destruction where years of progress is
gone in a moment of timeless evil...
We the people have done our Best.
Now it is time for our elected Officials to come together.
No one will have a prosperous life... not even the
wealthy or disillusioned patriots. Only divine Intervention
will mend the broken Promises. Let us pray. Amen

[Sami Khalil]

Hi Patricia. Thank you for sharing your thoughts and prayers with us. Will visit you soon. God bless.

[wordman]

we need each other,we play off each other,work for each other,love each other
we envy each other,we interact very well with each other

[Sami Khalil]

Yes siiiirrrr. Thank you for sharing your thoughts and prayers.

[wordman]

you`re welcome sami

[Sami Khalil]

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[Ankita Dwivedi]

there was a rhythm as i read through the striking words and strong phrases .you have very precisly described the situation these days.we shed blood for teritories by killing people .Women are killed for being women .there is a war that is going on between nations, one amongst it's people .And the most dangerous one within ourselves.But can war ever have a destination as pious as love? i like raw work ,and undoubtedly this is one of them .looking forward to read more work from you .

[Sami Khalil]

Hi Ankita. It is indeed as you marvelously stated with observation and wisdom. It is a tough life and world all around us. Thank you so much for sharing.

[Troy Henson]

Here in Australia, our passion and pride as a country was built on a foundation of mateship, support, solidarity and the good old fashioned term "she'll be right mate!" and "I've got you back mate!" however in recent times, although we stand in war together we have been divided and the sharp teeth of some are now exposed and they bite. Lumping into groups can only be a positive if the same attitude is present however human behavior is such that we are all so diverse in our thoughts and processes and when our inner protection mode kicks in it now seems every man/woman for themselves....so sad!

[Sami Khalil]

Hi Troy Henson! Thank you for shedding the light on your wonderful country, culture, peopl's thinking and attitudes. People behave singularly in most cases, whether good or bad, but when their shared country, values, constitution and such are attacked, they join, stick together and then act as a group. Some cross lines, some stay in line. Where there is bitter differences andconfusion, they become divided and act in smaller groups along racial, color, ethnic, religious lines. So much to learn about human behaviour , I guess. Thank you kindly sir for sharing.

[barleygirl]

To me, your poem illustrates the contrast between when we look at a person or a small gathering of people -- which is when we can still sense the humanity of each one -- and the way we perceive group behaviors -- lumping everyone into a mindset that serves an agenda, often to malign the group. Sometimes it seems the public discourse is a big jumble of reactions, whereas your poem seems to be urging us to consider people as the diverse beings they are . . . not lumping together with labels & generalizations . . . but seeing that each one is a unique bundle of ideas & beliefs (((HUGS))) Fondly, Margie

[Sami Khalil]

Whoa. Hi Margie. So true and well said. I totally agree with your wonderful take on this poem. Thank you so much. May your summer be rich in all that you stitch.

[barleygirl]

Just yesterday I got a bowl full of huge strawberries, a handful of just-picked raspberries, two little heads of broccoli & a cucumber from my garden . . . that's what makes me smile these days! *smile*

[Sami Khalil]

Little things can bring much joys for they do not have to be grand things. Enjoy while you can...

[Pete]

yes we are. this reads like a manifesto of the human condition. the more time that passes, seems like mankind is regressing. we cling to the wrong things that seem infallible and that society tries to shove down our throats. when the wheels come off hidden things are exposed and can get ugly. interesting times we are living in. love and respect endure though and are indestructible. when will we ever learn (maybe never) ... :)

"Only when the tide goes out do you discover who's been swimming naked." - Warren Buffett

[Sami Khalil]

Hi Pete. I can't agree more dear sir. And that quote is so true. I'm so thankful for the visit and effort. Be safe, be vigilant and keep writing sir....

[emmajoy]

From this, Oblivious to the poor, compassion mizzles naught in their being. - Defined by the rat race, one-upmanship is embraced with unflinching loyalty. - Such are people! Such is our nature! Such is our times! ' to : ' We need balance, parlance and maintenance. - We need love, peace and joy. We need beacons, not bullets.'

How true.. how wrong to right is that.. how movingly aware.. how inspiring.. VITALLY. how gentle the finish. Life has been anguished bewilderment to and for so many in history.. not least in recent history when divides have become immoral. Perhaps, though a tragedy to say the least, the pandemic we're ALL suffering will make people realise that we are ALL THE SAME, inside out Such a powerful piece of writing, Sami.. forgive me for taking up so much room.. thoughts are running off and away..

[Sami Khalil]

Hi Emma Joy. You can take all the room or space you like for you speak the truth in many marvelous ways. I'm so glad you found this worthy of your understandings and values. Million thank yous...

[emmajoy]

You're so welcome, Sami - it set thoughts off and away; but have said too much, perhaps come back tomorrow and shorten, if I may

[Sami Khalil]

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[Ruth]

This is wonderful Sami...an understanding poem that shows another side to humanity...so beautifully said :)

[Sami Khalil]

Hi Ruth. I'm so glad you came back after a long hiatus. You bring so much to us. Thank you so much. Glad you like it.