High Cost

High Cost

A Poem by Sami Khalil

High Cost                    by Sami Khalil




 

I lost my train of thoughts so many times

They come like fireflies dancing and glowing

I can’t quite wrap my head around what chimes

Beguiling speech or love words echoing.

 

Things are not like they used to be that rhyme

They feel tragic, not in good harmony

Some grow cold to fires, shown in their prime

Finding release in status and money.

 

Let me testify what I can’t deny

Love can signify worth and brighter days

Procuring a lifeline, a rich supply

Before casting stones, try its gentle ways.

 

Like a ship in raging storms, we are lost

Those who find joy care less for the high cost.

© 2024 Sami Khalil


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Tremendous work. You nailed it. Very well crafted.

Posted 7 Months Ago


Sami Khalil

7 Months Ago

Thank you kindly for sharing your thoughts and experiences with us. Have a pleasant weekend
keep choosing what makes you happy i say. if others dont see it they dont like art i guess.

Posted 7 Months Ago


Sami Khalil

7 Months Ago

I agree wholeheartedly dear poet and friend. Thank you and I will. Gracie millee.
A wonderful sonnet dealing with a concept that has also been weighing on my mind: the way so many pursue status as though it were food and water and to the detriment of all else. We are shielded from the most valuable and life-giving by the pursuit of status and unfortunately ... also the pursuit of virtue ... or at least the appearance of virtue. Once again Sami ... a very find write.

Posted 7 Months Ago


Sami Khalil

7 Months Ago

Whoooeeee! So true and well articulated. I love your take on this concept. Thank you so much dear po.. read more
What a profound and powerfully beautiful write.

Posted 7 Months Ago


Sami Khalil

7 Months Ago

Wowzy woooo! Thank you so much dear poet and friend for this wonderful review. Glad you like it.
"Things are not like they used to be that rhyme"
Yet you rhymed your poem anyway. **wink
This is a wonderful write, kind of heartfelt. Nicely written

Posted 7 Months Ago


Sami Khalil

7 Months Ago

Hehehe! You are astute. Thank you kindly for sharing your thoughts and experiences with us.
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mou
Earthy pleasures are the curtains that hide the true void from one's core and this void is stubborn indeed. Peace is silent. It is a heartfelt write.
'...Before casting stones, try its gentle ways...'
Beautiful ❤
- mou

Posted 7 Months Ago


Sami Khalil

7 Months Ago

What a beautiful review dear poet and friend; I like your wisdom muchly. Thank you kindly for sharin.. read more
you can't put a price on happiness and true love is worth far more than its weight in gold and these days of living on credit don't help - there is a price for these "real things" and they must be paid in cash from the heart.

Posted 7 Months Ago


Sami Khalil

7 Months Ago

Wow! I love your take on this poem dear poet and friend; I can't agree more. You summed it up marve.. read more

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Added on March 31, 2024
Last Updated on September 22, 2024

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Tuscaloosa, AL



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