Mermaid

Sink or swim in love. Despair and hope. Vision and mission.

Mermaid                                  by Sami S. Khalil

A new form Sonnet

While I at sea … the sky painted so blue

With chills belie, the warm sunlights accrue 

My mind begged to quell inklings laid bare

Grasping memories of shadows with flair

 

Wherein fallow hearts search for repose

Heavy curtains of love on gray throes 

For some things won’t die so through misgiving

Pain does pierce the lost soul in boats drifting

 

Lo and behold, hope did drape me promptly

When I saw the “Mermaid” swimming aptly

Harbinger of sanguine mercy bathing

A fairy tale, a cosmic star ... searching

 

I fell headlong in her beauty and song

We found freedom flitting where dreams belong

Reviews

[Ada]

Mermaids are definitely magically and do offer signs of hope and light in an age where there is so much darkness.

[Sami Khalil]

Whoray!Who ray! So true and well said. Thank you so much Ada for taking the time and effort. All appreciated.

[ms. barrie]

o my, this is truly exquisite. this (for me) is reminiscent
of the tale of the little mermaid, with a subtle hint of e. poe’s annabelle lee. what magick you create with your quill

thank for sharing this beautiful ink, Sami :))))

[Sami Khalil]

Wow! Always blown away by your review and kindness. I can't thank you enough. So pleased you like it. I truly enjoy your talent you share with us.

[ms. barrie]

you’re welcome ‘d, dear poet...it’s always my pleasure...and my deepest gratitude for your supportive words. :))))

[Sami Khalil]

You deserve the best. All rich blessings...

[ms. barrie]

so many thanks to you. as do you...
brightest blessings to you and yours :)))

[Sami Khalil]

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[ms. barrie]

many thanks, dear poet for showing an interest upon my latest ink. you’re indeed a gem on the café

brightest blessings to you and yours ✨ :)))

[Sami Khalil]

Rich blessings upon you...

[Poetic Beauty]

Ahh many a sailor has fallen for the beauty and mystery of a mermaid

Love the wording and the imagery painted in this poem

[Sami Khalil]

Ahh! Love your visit and your take on this poem. Glad you enjoyed it.

[lightsong]

I don't know if I came across your poem before, but I don't think so because anything containing "mermaid" I will jump right away into it, You know my avatar here is the little mermaid. I like how at the end You brought her up, it's like she came to You in your needed time giving You courage and strength, that's how she loved courageously with no fear...

[Sami Khalil]

Wow! Your last lines speak the truth and paint in honest colours. I love how you interpret things. Paying attention now, I see your mermaid avatar songstress song(Ghonua)...A beautiful name

[TeeMarie91]

WOW!!!! ABSOLUTELY breathtaking!!!! You are a WAY better writer than me!!

[Sami Khalil]

Wow! Thank you so much dear poet for this awesome review. May you be blessed.

[Haley]

The imagery and overall flow of this is astounding and so pleasing. The words match the picture painted and it's a job well done!

[Sami Khalil]

Whoeee! Million thank yous Haley for this valued review and visit. I hope you achieve so many in this New Year.

[Yellow Butterfly]

I felt all at sea whilst reading this wonderful 'new form of' Sonnet...waves crashing all around me as your beautiful words held me afloat like a life jacket.

'I fell headlong in her beauty and song'
'We found freedom flitting where dreams belong'

Delightfully charming Sami...as always!

I like your new form of Sonnet too...

YB

[Sami Khalil]

Wow! Your words are beautiful and poetic. I'm so pleased you visited and shared your wonderful take. Hope all is well. See you soon to immerse myself in your poetic offerings.

[Yellow Butterfly]

My dearest Sami...you are one of my all time favourite poets at the Cafe, reading you're work has taught me so much in a way that has helped me develop my craft. I feel safe when you are here... I hold you up in the highest esteem...my dearest friend.

YB

YB

[Yellow Butterfly]

ps: I am very well...and I hope you and yours are too!

YB

[Sami Khalil]

Wow. An honor indeed. You inspire me, us too. Gracie Millee...

[Re-Pete]

such lovely, swimming words. the allure and mystique of a beautiful women with long flowing hair and the tail of a fish. she seems to liberate the narrator from his pain and misgivings. she comes and goes at will and he welcomes her. yes, it is all about the freedom. now i have a hankering for chicken of the sea tuna ... :)

For some things won’t die so through misgiving
Pain does pierce the lost soul in boats drifting

Harbinger of sanguine mercy bathing

A fairy tale, a cosmic star ... searching

I fell headlong in her beauty and song
We found freedom flitting where dreams belong

[Sami Khalil]

Hehehe! You are amazing sir Pete. You don't know how much I admire you and your writes. Your reviews are always a breath of fresh air. Thank you so much. See you soon even with a mask on at your page...Hehehe...

[emmajoy]

Beautiful words to compliment your lady, especially is she looks like the illustration! There is and always has been glorious myths told about mermaids and you have certainly added to their allure, Sami.

'I fell headlong in her beauty and song. We found freedom flitting where dreams belong ' And that be love!

[Sami Khalil]

Whoeeee! So true and well said dear Emma Joy. Your creativity never dies and your allure never fades away. May the New Year be one of many blessings . Thank you so much.

[emmajoy]

You still remember... smiling! Thank you for such kind words in return for mine. Was and am so impressed by your romantic poem. Just read again,, you use such different styles these days,, you are an adventurer, sir Sami. You've used fourteen lines, which is what a sonnet is.. but differently, is that a new variation?

Happy and Safe New Year wishes to you and yours throughout 2021

[Sami Khalil]

Yes it is. I call it Sami's sonnet. An English sonnet with only a different rhyme scheme that does not break the flow or disturb the musicality in it( my opinion only). Iambic pentameter with 5 syllables and each 2 lines rhyme. If read aloud verses others, will not break the flow or musicality to the ears (not putting the other form down but just my opinion). Thank you so much for the kind response.

[emmajoy]

More than often I do read poems aloud, plus take time to read them, not merely scan and say, 'Nice one!' So, did sense and hear the same musicality.. flow of words, and though wondered why you had written it in 'your' form.. didn't find the sonnet feel at all altered in sound. (A rose will smell beautiful in both daylight and dark night.) _

[Sami Khalil]

Beautifully said. I can't say the magic word. Hehehe
Thank you again

[emmajoy]

Laughing, what can you mean! Am on helpline, have to be brief...

[Sami Khalil]

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[T.S. Ulmus]

This is a beautiful piece throughout, very artfully done, but the final two lines are amazing. They could belong in any love poem ever writ. I'm actually saddened that this great art is about a fish girl.

[Sami Khalil]

Wow! I understand. It is just a folkloric symbol. In doing so, I tended to show the deeper meanings of life. We are all searching for love or something(s). We all are 2 thirds water and our planet is so too. We as humans, have our limitations. The Mermaid has her limitations. When you fall in love, you can sink or swim as in life's experiences. The narrator let go of his fear and the past and took the plunge even if it was in uncertainty. As you can see, I intended as a message. Thank you so much T.S. Ulmus for this amazing review and kind visit. Glad you like it. See you soon.