Aimlessly Pondering

Meaning of love...

Aimlessly Pondering            by Sami Khalil

Surely…I have called you, faint of speech.

Timidly, you answered. You gasped for devotion:

“For no compunctious heart is ever true unless repentance follows in surcease.”

Surely…I have called you, by a commanding voice.

You intertwined with commiseration:

“The heart knows its pursuits and does not mislabel its true feelings.”

Surely…I have untitled you, at foreboding intervals.

You mulled over the notions:

“Love is no careless employ. It is a skyward self-vanishing.

It is a restless Earth quaking, a living-loving in boundless

waking, birds’ singing, roses blooming, night watching,

Nature pondering, incessant musing, joy sourcing, light

gleaming, treasure apportioning."

Surely…You have your misgivings.

You rendered me deafly unbecoming…aimlessly pondering!

 

 

Reviews

[John Alexander McFadyen]

You have a knack of offering phrases which make one think due to the syntax and the context and meaning. the voice in this is a questioning one and I guess most of us are still musing as to the true nature and construct of love.

[Sami Khalil]

Whoa! So true and well said sir John. It is indeed. Still pondering as we speak sir. Thank you so much for sharing. Keep in touch.

[barleygirl]

I love your title. I'm reminded of Rob Trakofler (Bad Bunny) in two ways -- he has a fun habit of putting up a "no pondering" sign in interesting scenarios & then posting these different pictures he takes -- & also your use of complex language & construction -- similar to his style, in spots. I honestly cannot understand your overall message here, even tho I can follow the tenets you lay out at the start of each verse & I love the way you do that -- "faint of speech"/"commanding voice". I guess I'm not sure about the quotation marks . . . Are these quotations, as written by someone other than yourself? Or are they quotations to emphasize your own words? Sorry I'm so clueless. Maybe I need more coffee. It's not even light yet this morning! (((HUGS))) Fondly, Margie

[Sami Khalil]

Hi Margie. Enjoy your coffee and be safe. It is all that. I'm sorry my mind wanders along with my feelings and they seem confusing at times. As long as you enjoy it and I thank you immensely for the visit. God bless.

[Ankita Dwivedi]

'the heart does not mislabel it's true feelings '.True, maybe it's the mind that plays games .lack of trust comes from a place of insecurity .But love ,maybe naive is always fearless.you painted a spectacular picture ,and i felt the depth .Thanks for sharing such a wonderful piece of work .
Ankita:)

[Sami Khalil]

Hi Ankita. I want to thank you too for this gracious review and lovely visit. Let me pay a visit.

[Ankita Dwivedi]

needless.
You are more than welcome.
:)

[Troy Henson]

The heart knows what the heart wants. The music the heart sings when love is found is truly amazing, life changing and challenging. You’ve wrapped these deep feelings as emotions up in a bow Sami and presented them beautifully. Thank you 🙏🏻

[Sami Khalil]

Hi Troy Henson. Yes indeed sir and how glorious a feeling can be. It gives life it's TRUE meaning not be selfish and one- sided but to spread that wonder around. Thank you so much my friend for all. Be safe.

[Coyote Poetry]

I agree Sami.
“Love is no careless employ. It is a skyward self-vanishing.
It is a restless Earth quaking, a living-loving in boundless
waking, birds’ singing, roses blooming, night watching,
Nature pondering, incessant musing, joy sourcing, light
gleaming, treasure apportioning."
The above lines could stand alone. Wonderful poetry for love shared.
Coyote

[Sami Khalil]

Hi Coyote Poetry. Coming from you sir is an honor. You have experienced love and romance and it shows tremendously in your writings. Thank you so much sir....

[Coyote Poetry]

I love your work Sami and you are welcome.

[Sami Khalil]

Gracie millee......

[Travis Gibson (poetic h..]

"a living-loving in boundless waking," that line alone elevates this to such a great degree... poetic, emotional, and yet still so thoughtful.

[Sami Khalil]

Hi Travis Gibson. Anything you write and say brings things to higher elevations. Your poetic heart is pumping with the rhythm of loving kindness. Thank you so much sir...

[Travis Gibson (poetic heroics)]

Thank you, friend... It was most certainly a pleasure.

[Sami Khalil]

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

[Rye]

This is a emotional read here, but wonderfully expressed.

[Sami Khalil]

Hi Rye. It is indeed. I feel things then I pen down as you do for sure. Thank you so much for all...

[Ruth]

The heart is such a fragile tool to navigate with. I really enjoyed this Sami, you have always maintained an approach in your writing of stamina, wonderful metaphor and beautiful weaving of the finest wording...beautiful, be well :)

[Sami Khalil]

Hi Ruth. It is my honor to know great artists like yourself and my pleasure to have visited. Million than yous. Be safe and well....

[Pax]

“The heart knows its pursuits and does not mislabel its true feelings.”

At times my mind question my heart, in my pursuit in all equally balance, i tend to forget what the heart really wants, the heart and mind communicate but at times they are both conflicted, i guess the culprit are the love that doesn't speak or we cage ourselves too much to societys needs.

Sigh.. Life is like that at times, the title itself question made me ponder, when, when does a poet stops in his or her endless pondering.... I guess its a constant as the universe.... Wonderful work, brother...

[Sami Khalil]

Hi brother Pax. May your conflict come to a stop, a truce towards peace of heart and mind. I would say more of a struggle between the dualities as you say to find a good balance. Wise you. Thank you so much dear brother. Keep searching and pondering. You will find and know beyond the shadow of doubt.

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Sami... as I read your poem “Aimlessly”
On my Birthday, April 23, I realize how every line is a gift of your beautiful Spirit... extraordinary words that sing like a Breeze through the trees and beyond. I will pen your poem with a Quill dipped in gold ... with endearing words to ponder upon. The Art work is breathless and blends with romantic overtures... truly, Pat

[Sami Khalil]

Hi Patricia. First Happy Birthday and many happy returns. Secondly, your response is so poetic and greatly appreciate as you set romance on this site to its original roots and glory days. Long live Patricia Wedel(the poetess) you all...

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Sami... being a Romantic is not an easy life... but somewhere along the way, we find find a bit of peace and love. The simple romantic ways are slowly coming back. Songs like "Let me call you Sweetheart"
seemed to be romantic back in the day. Even so, it can be a bit "rocky" along the way. Poetry is a beautiful way to transport others and yourself to an Island or A Star, and all the romantic rendezvous.
You make me blush in the hush of Lullabies. truly, Pat

[Sami Khalil]

All true and well said. Gracie Mille....