Merry-Go-Round

A dream of reality...Do we ever lose that inner child??? An English sonnet

Merry-Go-Round        by Sami Khalil

A dream of reality                                                                                 

Roundabout merry the merry-go-round

Painted horses galloped breathless without

I sprawled under the carnival’s playground

With whoops and yells and paled faces in doubt.

 

Like a thunderclap, I watched the grizzled hairs

Breathing their sighs as high tempo ran through

They wondered how foolish those lad’s affairs

Born frail, riding steady bravery’s debut.

 

With aplomb, I kept waving at the crowd

Ships in the distance appeared indistinct

I groped for my spectacles while unbound

Across morose, slack smiles, placidly succinct.

 

Roundabout merry the merry-go-round

A recurring dream boomeranged my ground.

 

Reviews

[Pryde Foltz]

A homage Something Wicked This Way Comes ... perhaps.

Superb write that contrasts the frivolity of youth with the judgement of the ages. As turns out ... the frivolity is wisdom:)

[Sami Khalil]

Wow! I love your take and interpretation of this sonnet Pryde Foltz. Very astute and deep. I can't thank you enough for the value you bring on this site. See you soon...

[Kerra]

Such a wonderful sonnet, This is amazing.

[Sami Khalil]

Miss Kerra! Thank you so much for taking the time and effort to visit and review. Glad you like it.

[Carlos Lorenzo Estrada]

An artfully written piece of poetry Sami. I'm in agreement with Margie and her assessment. Such dynamic use of metaphors and it truly does reflect the uncontrollable aspects of life that make us a mere puppet too. Excellent work my friend.

[Sami Khalil]

Javajavaya! I totally agree my dear poet and friend. Am I controlling those painted horses or something else???
You are very astute like Margie....
Thank you so much.

[The Rock And Roll Cowbo..]

Bravo Sami. Truly a masterful sonnet you have written.

[Sami Khalil]

Wow! I'm so glad to see you my friend and honored by your encouragement and support. I honor you too. See you soon.

[barleygirl]

First off, just the mechanics of the poem! Impressive in terms of a romping sonnet rhythm with strong rhyming. Also, impressive in terms of feeling rowdy & dynamic & playful. Secondly, your metaphor is pumping on all cylinders, the way this message conveys the harried madness of life, spinning us all around & around (((HUGS)))

[Sami Khalil]

Whoeeee! I cherish every review you give, Margie. It is an inspiration indeed, a joy to behold. Thank you so much for all you do.

[barleygirl]

You are spoiling me rotten. I'm just a rotten apple now, but there are many fun crawlie worms under this tree . . .

[Sami Khalil]

"They wondered how foolish those lad’s affairs

Born frail, riding steady bravery’s debut."

S.K.