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

[Lydia Shutter]

Without communication, any relationship is destined to fail. Indeed, if we have to work for something, we appreciate it more. If we are handed something, we do not cherish it. Low hanging fruit....unusual way to describe choosing a partner. Sami, your rhyming and rhythm is super in this one. Lydi**

[Sami Khalil]

Wow! So true and well articulated. I agree wholeheartedly. Thank you kindly for sharing your thoughts and experiences.

[duff]

Silence can be torture when communication is imperative. Minds wandering what's happening. Hold tight and embrace the future. Great work Sami

[Sami Khalil]

Wow! So true and well articulated. Thank you so much Duff for all.

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Sami… Dream State Statues to behold… I discovered in my Youth that we were learning… lessons to help in the future. If only we could Love and not be obligated until we tied the Knot. Love is Caring in so many ways. gently, Pat

[Sami Khalil]

Wow! So true and well articulated. Thank you kindly dear poet and friend for this wonderful review and caring thought. Be richly blessed.

[emmajoygreen]

Lost romance summed up in the most succinct but emotional words, Sami

low hanging fruit = easy pickings

[Sami Khalil]

OMG! So true and well articulated. It is prevalent indeed. We should reap romance as we plant love. Million thank yous dear poet and friend for all.
Wishing you a happy Summer.

[emmajoygreen]

Many thank yous, Sami, Your words always make a fine meal!

[Sami Khalil]

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

[emmajoygreen]

Smiling too

[Coyote Poetry]

A old wise saying Sami.
"There is no pleasure in low hanging fruit
Fondly praised are the wins in earned pursuit."
Easy sometimes, maybe isn't what we need. Thank you for sharing the amazing poetry. I did enjoy.
Coyote

[Sami Khalil]

Wow! So true and well articulated dear poet and friend. Thank you so much for taking the time and effort to review. You are immensely blessed.

[Pete]

... the thrill of pursuit and here i am thinking that's what platform shoes and high heels are for. we seem to be drawn to the unreachable -it appears sweeter.

great line -
"Hold your breath through the canvas of the night"

suddenly i'm craving a fruit cup ... :)

[Sami Khalil]

Howdy do! So true and well said dear poet and friend. I love those fruit cups; good and healthy. Thank you kindly sir Pete for all. I like your sense of humor.

[Ken Simm.]

The pertinant points of lost romance. Incredible.

[Sami Khalil]

Wowzy woooo! So true and well articulated poet and friend. Thank you so much Ken for this great summation.

[Linda alexander]

This poem seems like continuation of another poem by same author, failure in relationship at times build a strong foundation of character of an individual especially same person went through hardships which he or she does not deserve it if taken in to account real facts and circumstances not merely on fabrications of stories in relationships, the new earned state depicted as desirable fruit stayed so high but now in your reach, lots of footing on real world, I hope I understood your poem the way you meant, excellent writing

[Sami Khalil]

You did indeed. I love your perspective and wise words. Failures can be teachers and springboard. We all have our share in life. As you know, the key is to never give up and keep chugging on . Thank you kindly dear poet and friend for all