Words for life

Words for life

A Poem by Sami Khalil

Words for life                 by Sami Khalil


 

Be crowned and loneliness follows your name

Shine on and shadows shall escort spotlights

For heavy is the head that lays the claim

Wears the bejeweled crown high as fickle kites.

 

You’ve got to know the lows before the heights

Hunt not disgraces, being a ‘Monster’

Foolish words and actions compel last rites

So, grasp wisdom, justice…goodness foster.

 

No pain, no gain, wielding the worst to best

Rewards are granted to the risks needed

And when heeded, they seem subtle sans jest

Ferrying success to docks repeated.

 

Those who go in circles proceed nowhere

For there is a thrill in the hunt…take care?!

© 2024 Sami Khalil


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dear Sami... some lessons are difficult to learn. We need to be humble and proceed with caution. It is easy to be misunderstood... and there are times when need to forgive ourself. softly, Pat

Posted 3 Days Ago


Sami Khalil

2 Days Ago

Wowzy woo! So true and well on the money. I can't agree more. Thank you, Pat, for this marvelous rev.. read more
There is some wicked wisdom here. You wrote an amazing piece and it finished with a punch. Yes .. chasing after the 'not-to-begotten bird' is a little like chasing one's tale. You nail it, Sami:)

Posted 3 Days Ago


Sami Khalil

3 Days Ago

Wowzy Woo ! So true and well articulated dear poet and friend. The thrill of the hunt has many rewar.. read more
A thrill in the hunt. Yes, there is something to that. After all, people ride stationery bicycles. Shakespeare knew what he was taking about when he said, "uneasy is the head that wears the crown"...if you want to be in charge, you have to accept the responsibility! Interesting sonnet here, Sami. Lydi**

Posted 1 Month Ago


Sami Khalil

1 Month Ago

Wow! So true and well articulated dear poet and friend. I like Shakespeare's quote too. The top com.. read more
A very well written Sonnet,
it also reminds us the importance of learning from mistakes, taking risks, and staying grounded in order to achieve true success.

Thanks for sharing.
-Amy

Posted 4 Months Ago


Sami Khalil

4 Months Ago

Wow! So true and well articulated. Thank you for sharing your thoughts and experiences with us. Hap.. read more
Amy R

4 Months Ago

You're welcome,
Have a great evening.
Sami Khalil

4 Months Ago

You too. Thank you
Do not let the power go to your head…..those who have wisdom and know what justice means Will be successful… there are bumps along the road which one must take in order to be a good leader, thinker and doer…..those who are high headed will travel in circles and get nowhere…. Nice write!
Warmly B🌷




Posted 4 Months Ago


Sami Khalil

4 Months Ago

Wow! You have summed it up marvelously. Thank you kindly dear poet and friend for this wonderful re.. read more
Betty Hermelee

4 Months Ago

You're very welcome!
Warmly, B
Sami Khalil

4 Months Ago

Gracie millee.... .
Words for life is a sentence indeed. The responsibility of a king or president is governed by the people. Nice write Sonnet Sami.

Posted 5 Months Ago


Sami Khalil

5 Months Ago

Now, do you like to rule the roost or the roost rule you???
andrew mitchell

5 Months Ago

Whoever lays the eggs rules Sami, we are just mere servants to Love and its demands.
Sami Khalil

5 Months Ago

Hehehe
You are wise indeed
Sunny side up please mam
Nicely crafted sonnet here. Somehow, it made me think of our current political situation.

Posted 5 Months Ago


Sami Khalil

5 Months Ago

Yes siiiirrrrr. You can say that. Good application. Thank you kindly sir for sharing your thoughts a.. read more
Heavy is the head that wears the crown and the burden that is bestowed upon it. True rulers heed this advice; especially if they truly care for their kingdom and those who live within it.

There is sound advice given in this poem and honestly many time in life we go around in circles over and over again until we learn the lesson properly.

Posted 5 Months Ago


Sami Khalil

5 Months Ago

I agree wholeheartedly. It goes to how they use or utilize that enormous power; good or evil.
Poetic Beauty

5 Months Ago

Absolutely it all depends on our choices
Sami Khalil

5 Months Ago

Words of wisdom.
Your pen is never mightier than a sword because you don't need one, Sami. You use words so kindly, saying what you think but courageously. Not seek others' ground but holding your own. Gentleness and gifting is far better than harshness and taking. And that is not only for self for those standing by wondering what will happen next. Peace in our time, methinks, sir!

Posted 5 Months Ago


Sami Khalil

5 Months Ago

Gracie millee. .......
emmajoygreen

5 Months Ago

Prego, signor!
Sami Khalil

5 Months Ago

Mucho gracious senorita.

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Sami Khalil

Tuscaloosa, AL



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