Low Hanging Fruit

Low Hanging Fruit      by Sami Khalil

Thoughts on failure and success in relationships.

There is deafness in the air that lingers

Calling out things left between us unsaid

Paying no mind to me, pointing fingers

Had I gone to great lengths, failing instead.

 

Failure needs neither speech nor ears to hear

Only dreamscape statues to behold thus

What a stranger who bounces back from fear

Whistle and walk like a hero, nonplus.

 

Hold your breath through the canvas of the night

Confident the briny tears shall avail

I ponder words that bind some beings tight

Leaving indentations of sketchy trail.

 

There is no pleasure in low hanging fruit

Fondly praised are the wins in earned pursuit.

Reviews

[fallon]

That closing couplet….. profound!
So much truth in this poem. I think we have all plucked that low hanging fruit at least once. It sure doesn’t taste very sweet.
“A modern sonnet” is a perfect description! The truths of a modern relationship portrayed so well in sonnet form.

[Sami Khalil]

Howdy do! I love your take on this poem. Thank you kindly for sharing your thoughts and experiences

[FGFRANKLIN]

The water does not struggle against the stone but flows around it until the stone has its edges rounded. It fills any space it enters. It seeps where it may not flow. It tumbles in wild, white abandon, over mountains and precipice, rushing to the sea. It is said that Newton learned about gravity from an apple tree. Do we wait or do we climb? Either is better I would venture than becoming bitter like Aesop's fox over the grapes beyond his grasp. Great form, good read. I enjoyed.

[Sami Khalil]

Wow! Your review is a poem in itself. Wonderfully said! I love it.
Thank you kindly for sharing your thoughts and experiences.

[Tom]

I thoroughly agree with Farjauna's review og this wonderful, widom packed sonnet poem, yep, ' There is no pleasure in taking the path of least resistance, and true praise is reserved for those who pursue their goals with dedication and effort. ' the poet nailed the essence with sagely interpretation, and I too hold equal appraisal and appreciation of the words penned here... Kudos poet Sami! 🏆

[Sami Khalil]

Wow! So appreciative dear poet and friend for sharing your thoughts and experiences with us. Glad you like it.

[Farjana Chaity]

The closing couplet is a thought-provoking reflection on the value of hard-earned achievements versus easy wins. There is no pleasure in taking the path of least resistance, and true praise is reserved for those who pursue their goals with dedication and effort.

[Sami Khalil]

OMG! So true and well said. You summed it up marvelously. Thank you Miss Shah for this wonderful review. Glad to know you.

[Farjana Chaity]

You are welcome!

[Sami Khalil]

:::::))))))))))))

[Tom]

Excellent summation Farjana 👌

[Marvin Thomas Cox-Flynn..]

Sami,

I truly enjoyed this piece of most excellent Poetry set to pen of page ... In my life, I have found that the most precious things to be held in heart and hand are those things that you were forced to strive for, to reach for, to sacrifice for as treasures of which you shall never let go ...

Marve

[Sami Khalil]

Wow! So true and well articulated dear poet and friend. You have summed it up marvelously. Thank you kindly for sharing your thoughts and experiences.

[Marvin Thomas Cox-Flynn de Graham]

Sammi,
Sad to say, it took many years, and finally the loss of my wife of 43 years to teach such belated wisdom that shall do me no good now, but, hopefully it will serve to assist others ...

Marve

[Sami Khalil]

Sorry for your loss. Your efforts now are worthy and much needed in this crazy world; anything will help.
May she rest in peace. You will reunite one day.

[Archishman Rick]

A profound outpouring of your genuine perspectives on relationships. The fruits of success have to be earned. One hanging low is easy to pick, hence unearned. One that hangs high would require much more effort to pick, to be reached out to and expressed true desire for, hence has to be earned. Intriguing and impressive metaphor indeed in my opinion.
Kudos, cheers.

[Sami Khalil]

Wowzy woooo! I love your take on this write; profound and true. We all do cherish, appreciate and value more things that are earned with effort, struggle and go getter efforts.
Easy come, easy go. Hard to come, hard to let go.
Thank you kindly for sharing your thoughts and experiences with us.

[Arundass TP]

Powerful way of writing. Nice one

[Sami Khalil]

Thank you kindly sir for sharing your thoughts with us. Honor to see you.

[Linda Marie Van Tassell]

Nothing worth having is easily gained. Unfortunately, we live in a time where people want things without putting forth much effort. In so far as a relationship goes, "low hanging fruit" is not going to cut it. It takes effort.

[Sami Khalil]

Wowzy woooo! So true and well said. Thank you kindly for sharing your thoughts and experiences with us. Easy come, easy go.

[andrew mitchell]

Riveting stuff Sami, you got these down pact so well written. Just all great lines to read. Well done you.

[Sami Khalil]

Wowzy woooo!
An honor coming from you . Thank you kindly for sharing your thoughts and experiences

[andrew mitchell]

Funny how complex relationships or just connecting can be so hard in the scope of duration while birds that pair just hit it off, no dramas and enjoy each other’s company without arguments.

[Sami Khalil]

So true and well said
Thank you Emperor of Australia.

[Gill Fitzpatrick]

Not just a modern sonnet, it too could stand the test of time, I loved reading it

[Sami Khalil]

Wow! Thank you so much poet for your time and visit. Glad to see you.