Animus

Comparing war mongers to vultures and the diseases they bring....

Animus                                     by Sami Khalil

I once stood still beneath some Cedar trees

Ancient and majestic as you know thrive

Needless to say, chafed I with vultures' disease

Gliding graveled and ravenous slopes that dive.

 

War was raging sans winners one might claim

Many had bled and many died, rapaciously gone

Feigned eyes were shrouded in the waylaid blame

Some that crossed our lambent sorrows thereon.

 

Though pain echoed our undulating anguish

Churning restless memories, quite a swell

The mighty peace of God all fears vanquish

Dwelling in the knowing of evil’s death knell.

 

I once stood still beneath some Cedar trees

Needless to say, chafed I with vultures' disease.

 

 

Reviews

[lightsong]

years back I lost a friend and my tribute to him a poem with the title (Cedar Falling) and I see so much between your sonnet here and my poem back there, both speaks of loss, death, pain and yet faith and hope, I feel your bitter tone here, I hear your heart angry, frustrating full of sadness, as for the sonnet as You already know I am not the expert one but as I was reading it, it flowed effortlessly, smoothly, wonderful one dear Sami, well done my friend, glad to see that You are still trying and writing sonnets I won't dare to do that myself lol

[Sami Khalil]

Wow! So true and well said. Sorry for your loss and all your losses. I think poetry helps us cope with wars and life's difficulties that were imposed upon us and we never chose it. I guess we learn many valuable lessons and we try to pass it on to others. Thank you so much dear poet and friend. Keep your light shinning.

[Wandervogel]

Powerful expression of pain and trauma

[Sami Khalil]

Thank you so much for the visit and comment. See you soon...

[Coyote Poetry]

Hard, honest and true words written Sami.
"I once stood still beneath some Cedar trees
Needless to say, chafed I with vultures' disease."
I understand the above lines. It seem the world getting more messy. Hello my friend and thank you for sharing the amazing poetry and your thoughts.
Coyote

[Sami Khalil]

Whoaaa! I'm so pleased to see your review where you can relate to what I went through. May love and peace prevail one day. Thank you so much dear poet and friend for all. Keep your wisdom coming.

[Coyote Poetry]

You are my friend Sami and you are welcome.

[redzone]

the vultures circle Sami, get fat from the corpses whether from a war waged in some god's name or from a disease that ravages us.... it's ironic in some ways your use of cedar trees as metaphor for coffins (my interpretation), anciet and noble yet offering no reprite from the wages of war/disease.... perhaps too, it is only fitting that humanity kill itself off, then nature will at last survive.....

a bloody (literally) sonnet Sami and I enjoyed reading it very much.... you indeed are a poet Sami...

[Sami Khalil]

Whoeee! Coming from you is an honor indeed. You are so right on the money. I know that you speak truth to power and I try to do the same. Thank you so much dear poet and friend for all. See you soon.

[The Rock And Roll Cowbo..]

I can't imagine the mental anguish soldiers go through when killing endless people during a war.

Your words though built a good foundation for that.

[Sami Khalil]

Wow! All true and well said dear poet and friend. They do sacrifice a lot and go through lots of horrible things. They will never be the same after that. Good to see you again. Thank you kindly. Best wishes on your journey.

[Chris Shaw]

Wars are raging on all fronts. The enemy both seen and hidden. The cedar trees are a wonderful reminder that nature can be both a distraction and a healer. No one wins in war. Everyone is a loser. So beautifully penned Sami. You have an eloquent and gifted pen.

Chris

[Sami Khalil]

Whoaaa! Coming a gifted artist is an honor. All you mentioned are pearls of wisdom. Can't agree you. I honor you and you friendship.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

Cedar trees are shielding and comforting...
war is destroying, ravaging...
ravens can carry disease...the pandemic has been like fighting a war...
and we are not winning.
j.

[Sami Khalil]

Wow! You summed it up marvelously dear poet and friend. I hope you keep shining the light and leading the way. God bless. See you soon sir.