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

[Abhishek Asthana]

An appropriate title with a satisfactory stuff... Strong and deep messages are conveyed through this piece... Brilliantly penned,,, looking forward to read some more of your work. Keep writing !!

[Sami Khalil]

Hi Abhishek. I find it an honor to have visited my page and joyride for my readers to enjoy my thoughts and experiences. Thank you so much.

[Abhishek Asthana]

You are welcome

[Sami Khalil]

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[Rye]

YES!! So very true, I love your last line, I get so tired of hearing people shooting each other. Wonderfully written

[Sami Khalil]

Hi Rye. Thank you so much for this lovely review and kind words. I'm pleased you like this write.

[zainul]

You have nicely depicted the ongoing pandemic and how it is influencing people.
I understand it is a great opportunity for all people to learn and leave a lesson for the people of future.
You rightly pointed out that people need beacon ,not bullet.But,the irony is the power figures determine what the people will get in return.

[Sami Khalil]

Hi Zainul. So true and well spoken. So glad to see you visit my page and leave your wise thoughts with us. I hope all is well. You all be safe brother...

[zainul]

Hi Sami.I am very pleased to note your warm greetings.In fact,I am visiting this site after long interval.Certain block dominated me and I could not write presentable piece.I hope things will be alright gradually.However,whenever I visit,I try to find my friends here.I was looking for you frantically and watched the live feed frequently.I am very happy that you are still very active here.
Please stay safe in the pandemic with family and friends.Kindly keep us in your prayers dear brother.

[Sami Khalil]

We are glad to have you back. You are a family. Gracie Mille....

[zainul]

I am very pleased to be among my friends here.It is really our family.Stay blessed always.

[Sami Khalil]

It is indeed. Peace, love and harmony...

[Travis Gibson (poetic h..]

Truly a message more of us need to hear and understand... well done!

[Sami Khalil]

Hi Travis. Million thank yous for taking the time to visit and share. May you be blessed.

[Chris Shaw]

Beacons, not bullets. That is wonderful Samil and so very catchy. Most memorable. In these dreadful circumstances, many of us have the opportunity to stay at home with those in our household and keep safe. An opportunity to slow down, to do all those chores we have been putting off for ever. And then there are those on the frontline who are working in dire circumstances to keep people alive, to stock our food shops with food and to carry on with essential services for the benefit of all. What a contrast. Hardly any balance there is there? I hope beyond all hope that when we are through this, we will be so much kinder to one another and really appreciate those who served us as we all strive again for some normality. A thought provoking write. Keep safe my friend.

Chris

[Sami Khalil]

Hi Christine. I love your message and your compassion towards humanity. It is indeed as you say. Also, lots of chores(yard work, painting...have been done in this downtime). I hope you are all safe and ok in your neck of the woods. May God help us all to overcome and go about living normal lives. It is so eye-opening how people focus and appreciate things when they lose it. Thank you so much and stay safe.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

yes, we need balance, peace and joy...and this disease doesn't care about pretensions, or silver spoons, it hits everyone ...
every nest...you depict it so well here, Sami.
we all have to cling together, if not separately, to fight this war..we are all in it together...one foe, for all of us.
j.

[Sami Khalil]

Hi sir Jacob. Your words live in the annals of world history as it is alive in repetition. Must not we drink from the cup whether half full or empty. May your continued inspiration keep that beacon sparkling. Thank you so much.

[Coyote Poetry]

I agree my friend.
"We need balance, parlance and maintenance.
We need love, peace and joy. We need beacons, not bullets."
The above lines. Old world is gone, maybe our new world will lead with concern, kindness and we listen to each other. Needed and worthwhile words shared Sami.
Coyote

[Sami Khalil]

Hi Coyote Poetry. We sure do need them indeed. I can't agree more. Blessed by your visit and sharing sir. Thank you so much.

[Coyote Poetry]

I enjoyed this one and you are welcome my friend.

[Sami Khalil]

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