Words for life

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?!

Reviews

[Patricia Wedel]

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

[Sami Khalil]

Wowzy woo! So true and well on the money. I can't agree more. Thank you, Pat, for this marvelous review.

[Pryde Foltz]

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:)

[Sami Khalil]

Wowzy Woo ! So true and well articulated dear poet and friend. The thrill of the hunt has many rewards. Thank you so much for your time and review. See you soon...

[Lydia Shutter]

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**

[Sami Khalil]

Wow! So true and well articulated dear poet and friend. I like Shakespeare's quote too. The top comes with lots of responsibilities, enemies, friends, obstacles, rewards.
Thank you kindly for sharing your thoughts and experiences with us

[Amy R]

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

[Sami Khalil]

Wow! So true and well articulated. Thank you for sharing your thoughts and experiences with us. Happy Independence day

[Amy R]

You're welcome,
Have a great evening.

[Sami Khalil]

You too. Thank you

[Betty Hermelee]

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🌷

[Sami Khalil]

Wow! You have summed it up marvelously. Thank you kindly dear poet and friend for this wonderful review and sharing. Keep your inspiration coming.

[Betty Hermelee]

You're very welcome!
Warmly, B

[Sami Khalil]

Gracie millee.... .

[andrew mitchell]

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

[Sami Khalil]

Wow! So true and well articulated; if they lose the love, honor and support of the people, then revolution is at hand.
Thank you kindly sir Andrew for all.

[Sami Khalil]

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

[andrew mitchell]

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

[Sami Khalil]

Hehehe
You are wise indeed
Sunny side up please mam

[John the Baptist]

Nicely crafted sonnet here. Somehow, it made me think of our current political situation.

[Sami Khalil]

Yes siiiirrrrr. You can say that. Good application. Thank you kindly sir for sharing your thoughts and experiences

[Poetic Beauty]

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.

[Sami Khalil]

Wowzy woooo! Another great perspective you share with us dear poet and friend.
Going in circles can be for individuals or countries as you marvelously state. Thank you kindly for sharing your thoughts and experiences with us

[Poetic Beauty]

You are welcome. It is one of the truest statements I had ever heard. Can’t remember where I first heard a movie I think but it so true. Rulers have a great responsibility and sometimes it’s for the good and sometimes it’s for the evil example of evil Hitler.

[Sami Khalil]

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

[Poetic Beauty]

Absolutely it all depends on our choices

[Sami Khalil]

Words of wisdom.

[emmajoygreen]

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!

[Sami Khalil]

Javajavaya! I love it. I can't agree more. Your words are beautiful and true; you know how to interpret and put things in great perspectives. We are all blessed to have you on this site. All thanks to you.

[emmajoygreen]

Many, many thank yous, good sir!

[Sami Khalil]

Gracie millee. .......

[emmajoygreen]

Prego, signor!

[Sami Khalil]

Mucho gracious senorita.