Re'sume'

We all look back and try to polish our re'sume's... This is not about a job. It is about taking account of life in general and our achievements

Re'sume'                     by Sami Khalil

In a binary scale, I weigh my re'sume';

Crossroads full of queries!

I hear neither the drum rolls

nor cymbals clashing for credentials.

I lumber still, bound by what was once;

the threads that bind. 

Questions hold tombs of things,

stuck across timelines; outlines of passing seasons. 

My re'sume' grasps its shining solitude;

Tearful pages of reading between the lines,

an innermost life without abbreviations.

Mainly, no logic running through

To cliff-hanger endings.

A sense of dread lingers, jaws trembling in shame,

no longer out of breath, chained to pieces of myself, ready for confessions.   

My re'sume' keeps the birds away,

in their flight, in vignettes of stolen years,

passing through cumulous clouds.

I lumber still, bound by what was once

and, what will the journey hold...?

 

    

                                                               

                                                           

 

 

 

 

 

 

Reviews

[Ioana Mihai]

Life is sometimes sad and cruel, anyway, we pick up our pieces and still soar with hope… it’s the gift of life within that fights without giving up and feeds itself of small joys, dreaming for what the soul sights for …

[Sami Khalil]

I can't help but agree with your truth. You are wise and well versed. Thank you so much. Happy Belated New Year.

[Ioana Mihai]

Thank you very much, you are very generous and kind in words. Happy new year and may your greatest dreams come true!

[Sami Khalil]

You too. You are welcome.

[Lisasview]

Interesting..I will need to reread this a few more times..
So many good lines..
Lisa

[Sami Khalil]

Thank you Lisa for this lovely visit and mind sharing. I hope you have a wholesome New Year.

[Kathy Van Kurin]

'Resume'
Sami Khalil,
This was really refreshing. You showed a side of yourself written in poetic form. From a position of 'where you are now compared to where the past was the reality.' The thing that is so interesting is that our souls remember the past as is had not been and gone. A person's resume is so wonderful because we can bring it up any time and read it from the inside out. This was inspiring to me.
Thanks Sami,
Kathy

[Sami Khalil]

Whoooeee! What an amazing take on this write. I can't agree more with your wisdom. It is a reflection of all of that indeed. We can't run away from the facts within. I missed your visits my good ole friend. Happy New Year.

[kelvin]

We never know where our journeys may take us even when their planned out, Sometimes things don’t go as we plan but we must push forth to get to that destination. The scars of life can be seen through our inner and outer depths. Though life experience may be challenging it can also give you a sense of who you truly are mentally, and as always keep writing fellow writer

[Sami Khalil]

Wow! I'm blown away. So true and so right on the money. You are wise indeed. Missed your writes. Thank you so much.

[kelvin]

You’re very welcome and you definitely have knowledge in your words.

[Sami Khalil]

You do the same. Send a read review please if you post new things for the New Year.

[kelvin]

I sure will and you as well.

[Sami Khalil]

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[Patricia Wedel]

dearest Sami… the Birds visit our feeding Deck as traveling Spirits coming to rest at our Bed and Breakfast… I have been on many Adventures .. searching for a Position… with Faith being my “calling card”. A Resume with references of several good performances… well orchestrated with Violins and cymbals with a soft Roll of Drums. You are a well-bound Book with experience and good results. We are Reflections of our Vocations. Always helping us understand better the Need for Diversity. Wishing you the Luck of the Irish ☘️. gently, Pat

[Sami Khalil]

Wow! So true and well articulated. ( We are reflections of our vocations). I love it. You come up with great impact things. Thank you so much Patrucia. Be blessed.

[Chris Shaw]

A reflection on life's journey. And there you will find , the good, the acceptable and the cringe worthy :) We need to experience them all in our pursuit of happiness. We win some and we lose some. All part of life's rich tapestry Sami. Sending you all good wishes across the pond.

Chris

[Sami Khalil]

Whoeeee! You blow me away with your wisdom and understanding. Can't agree more. Wishing you the best of an upcoming New Year; much creativity, love, peace, joy....

[Writergurl]

resume's are so hard to put together, I have someone helping me out one together.
This is relatable, nicely written

[Sami Khalil]

Wow! So true and well said. In this write, I was describing also our life's achievements or failures as resumes which we can look back and take count. Thank you so much dear poet for all. Happy New Year.

[Carlos Lorenzo Estrada]

Thank you my friend for gracing us with your poetry. A life well lived in choices made both good and bad. In hopes that purpose will be just enough to reach the sublime. Happy holidays my friend.

[Sami Khalil]

Whoeeee! You have summed it up marvelously dear poet and friend. I love your wise words. Thank you so much for gracing me with your visit and sharing. See you in a jiffy.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

and hopefully the speaker can get a job in being happy...
the spirit and the experience is there.
j.

[Sami Khalil]

Wow! You summed it up marvelously dear poet and friend. Life's resumes are filled with many aspects of our lives. Some make it count, others don't. Thank you so much sir Jacob. See you soon.