Venus

Venus                         by Sami Khalil

 

And it was there that she obeyed the night

Seeking someone with voice, spirit, a heart

In stars and in dismay, burnishing bright

The kind evinced by love found, sans dawn’s start.

 

All the while, the vast ocean of her eyes

Fancied the waves of those formative years

Suspiring fire and finding unsaid prize

Leased to the highest bidder’s price and tears.

 

Shackled by sin, Venus would rather die

Bane to some written in hard-covered books

Disguised as goddess and never too shy

A movable feast to men, caught by hooks.

 

I felt a lone snowman, melting inside

By sun and empathy, enjoining pride.

 

Reviews

[jacob erin-cilberto]

Sami,
You are brilliant at these. A sonnet genius...who combines the old fashioned form with content
that relates to the world today.
What would Venus think of ebooks?
She would shed a tear I am sure...
j.

[Sami Khalil]

Wow! An honor coming from you sir. You are our inspiration and bright light on this site. Thank you kindly for sharing your thoughts and experiences.
As to your last statement, she would indeed.

[willweb]

Beautifully done Sami. This was effervescent and bright and took us on a journey through the cosmos and life. Nice one my friend.

[Sami Khalil]

Wowzy woooo! Million thank yous my friend and poet for this wonderful review. I'm glad to see you on my page. Keep up the good works, in poetry, music and sculpting.