Hope Springs Eternal

Hope Springs Eternal         by Sami Khalil

And Lo! Behold as I gasp for quick breath

While chest burning the late hours of midnight

Thinking of love and the softness of death

Urges of heart and bodies comfort us might.

 

For what never returns becomes estranged

Gazing out of arms reach into darkness

Finding vacant workshops of the deranged

The gentle space of minds dwelling soreness.

 

The mills have gone, no one shed to be found

The tick of clocks slowed to a mere dismay

Can’t find buried treasures, neither a sound

This olden craft sailed bereft a delay.

 

And though life’s turbulent courses abound

Own hope as such the dappled lights astound.

 

Reviews

[Gee]

I'm not a fan of form as I have neither the patience nor skills to attempt anything but simple.
This reads very well Sami with the second verse being my favourite.

[Sami Khalil]

All understandable and wonderful. It is not easy indeed. Lots of focus, effort to write such. No mistakes are allowed for the experts can catch it. Thank you 😊 kindly Gee.
Is that where the Bee Gees got their name? Just kidding.

[Gee]

Lol, if I had a twin of the same name a horse we would be :)

[Sami Khalil]

Hehehe........

[Red Brick Keshner]

Let our hopes be astounded by the wondrous dappling light each and every live long day. Thanks kindly for sharing.

[Sami Khalil]

Amen 🙏 brother! Thank you so much dear poet and friend for this positive and uplifting review.

[Sean M. Addams]

Beautiful done. Thought you did an amazing job on this. An very impressive write

[Sami Khalil]

Wowzy woo! An honor indeed. Thank you so much talented poet and friend for this great review. See 👀 yu soon.

[Patricia Wedel]

As Emily Dickinson would say, Hope is the thing with feathers and wings… (must double check the exact quote).. of all things… I should know this exact quote). Amen… Pat

[Sami Khalil]

It is surely is indeed as you and her say, said. She summed it up marvelously as your spirit soared to great heights. Million thank yous.
As we both believe, our hope in God will never fail. All rich blessings.

[willweb]

Hey there my old friend...long time no see. But happily, when I pop back in you have something posted that was definitely worth the time I missed. Beautifully done. Sonnets are not easy but you sure made it look like it was.

[Sami Khalil]

Javajavaya! So good to see an old friend. I'm so glad you dropped by and shared this lovely review. See you soon...

[Tom]

Indeed, indeed, throughout the generations, even if or when mountains collapse, just a shrink of light gives rise to hope, and where there's hope, there is always cause for optimism...


' And though life’s turbulent courses abound

Own hope as such the dappled lights astound. ' .... sonnet superb!!

Inspiring

[Sami Khalil]

Howdy do sir Tm! How is it going with you? So glad to see you visit and share your thoughts. Must visit you now.

[Sami Khalil]

Went to visit, did not find a new post yet. Will wait Tom.

[Pete]

indeed it does. so much packed into this piece. you take us from the darkness of despair to the "astounding" light of hope. wording, format, emotion and truth so masterfully woven. not easily forgotten. i was immediately picked up after reading. bravo, wow ... :)

The tick of clocks slowed to a mere dismay

Can’t find buried treasures, neither a sound
This olden craft sailed bereft a delay.

Own hope as such the dappled lights astound.

[Sami Khalil]

Wowzy wooo! I'm blown away sir Pete of great Mass. Thank you so much for this wonderful review and appreciation. All rich blessings...

[Lydia Shutter]

What a lovely sonnet this is, Sami! "What never returns becomes estranged" indeed, after a long separation, we are estranged from those we used to be close with. The clock ticks and will not wait, will it? So very lovely. Lydi**

[Sami Khalil]

Wowzy! So true and well said. Thank you so much dear poet and friend for this marvelous review. Glad you liked it.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

I am just not a fan of sonnets....but I am a fan of this one...it is so natural sounding...no contrived rhymes, no contrived anything...just a rhythmic breath that I caught and enjoyed.
j.

[Sami Khalil]

Wow! All wonderful things. I know you like free verse. It is all our preferences. I'm so glad you liked this poem and took the time and effort to enjoy.
Happy Autumn. See you soon.

[Robert Haigh]

Yes, as Alexander Pope said: "Hope springs eternal in the human breast." A beautifully expressed sonnet, Sami, with one delightful turn of phrase after another! I particularly love the lines: "For what never returns becomes estranged" and "The tick of clocks slowed to a mere dismay." Wonderful writing, as ever, dear Sami!

[Sami Khalil]

Howdy do!
Wow! Thank you so much dear poet and friend for this marvelous review. You are honoured and appreciated