Holidays

Holidays                         by Sami Khalil

Be of good cheers…

 

To tug at the spirit, my soul doth yearn

To vanish dark despair and live in peace

Seekers of light that shines where longings churn

Where voices intone songs of love’s release.

 

Holidays are rimmed with vivid embers

Leisurely sparking flames till dawn’s first gleam

Shall not tomorrow’s hope break chain’s vendors

Where mercy’s given to venturing dream.

 

How gracious thou art God in jeweled crown

Thereon we bow and bend the knees in praise

Over hills and hollows, the wondrous town

Cheers rise where eyes behold beauty’s said ways.

 

To tug at the spirit, my soul doth yearn

A bright future awaits those who discern.

Reviews

[KATHY SUE SILLS]

Beautifully written, and heart felt!

[Sami Khalil]

Java java! Thank you so much dear poet and friend for this lovely review. Glad you enjoyed it.

[KATHY SUE SILLS]

My pleasure! Thank you for calling me a poet! I am not as worthy as some!

[Sami Khalil]

You are. And welcome....

[lessa (kenzie)]

How gracious thou art God in jeweled crown
Thereon we bow and bend the knees in praise

Love this part, this is such a wonderful write...
ever so lovely

[Sami Khalil]

Wow! Thank you so much Lessa for this wonderful review. Glad you like it.

[Ada]

Nice write on the holidays as your piece offers a lot of light and love during a time that is particularly hard on many due to the passing of loved ones.

[Sami Khalil]

Whoaaaaa! So true and well said. That was my intention. Thank you so much Ada for the time and effort.
Be blessed.

[Writergurl (Mama's Girl..]

Ah, spirit of a season, nicely written and said.
'have you a blessed one

[Sami Khalil]

Whoa! Thank you for sharing and visiting. Be blessed too.

[Karmee]

terrific write here, here's to a season of Love, happiness and joy.

[Sami Khalil]

Whoaaaa!Whoaaa! What a lovely review. Glad you enjoyed the festive elements in it.
Same to you dear poet.

[Karmee]

hope you have a wonderful one

[Sami Khalil]

⛷⛷⛷⛷⛷.......

[Lydia Shutter]

I hope a bright future does await us all, Sami. Lately, though, I wonder if we ever will be out of this pandemic! I wish you a very happy holiday season and a new year filled with plenty of reasons to smile. Lydi**

[Sami Khalil]

Whoaaaa! I truly do hope so. We need to see the light at the end of the tunnel. You as well.

[Re-Pete]

terrific. you've so wonderfully captured the true spirit of the season.

indeed -

To tug at the spirit, my soul doth yearn
A bright future awaits those who discern.

where there is love there is hope and where there is hope there is love - both bestowed from above ... :)

[Sami Khalil]

Wow! I totally agree dear poet and friend. Said wisely. Thank you so much for sharing and visiting. Happy Holidays to you and family.

[Patricia]

wonderful writing! yes let's remember what it is all about...hope, peace, love, joy, and the celebration of the Lord and the magic of our family and friendly bonds.

[Sami Khalil]

Thank youso much dear poet and friend for this special review. Wishing you happy days ahead and the merriest of times.

[Patricia]

You're welcome, Happy Holidays!

[Sami Khalil]

Happy Holidays as well.

[lightsong]

Specially your first verse rings with music, this is magical, a hymn... I feel the spirit of Holidays dances in each lines with hope and peace, delight and relief... and the picture so cute :> Happy Holidays dear Sami~

[Sami Khalil]

Whoaaaaaa! Happy Holidays to you as well. May it be filled with love, peace and serenity. Your creativity is boundless and otherworldly. Keep it up and the spirit.
Thank you for visiting and sharing.

[lightsong]

Wowwwwoo Thank YOU Sami for the encouraging beautiful words I needed it :> Bless You*

[Sami Khalil]

::::::)))))))))))))))))........?

[Chris Shaw]

Dear Sami, another sonnet from your talented pen. How well you compose these. There has been much darkness recently and I sincerely hope that the holiday season will bring forth some shining light. I wish for peace and happiness to all, wherever they live, whatever their beliefs. I hope the new year will bring more understanding and more tolerance. I wish you too dear Sami all of that and more. Happy Holidays dear poet.

Chris

[Sami Khalil]

Thank you so much beloved and talented poet for these wonderful, heartfelt wishes which I echo everything you said. We come from from different beliefs, backgrounds, but we share the eternal message and values. May the holidays bring you love, joy and peace.
Glad you are enjoying my sonnets lately. In a mood for them. When my mood changes, will change the format.