Talents

Talents                 by Sami Khalil

 

Whose talents should I paint with golden smiles

Noteworthy still and in truncated wit

Born of ease hands, prized voice and wondrous styles

Teeming ‘Masters’ whose sole wills seldom quit.

 

I stand in awe, with caring eyes wondering

Pointing the parts of wholes second to none

Giving credits fellows earned in suffering

Familiar faces touching the skies when done.

 

Oh, how blessed having their pellucid lights

Worthy of all respect and grateful states

Carrying the mantle, climbing such heights

Where rare people and moments do have weights.

 

Flit not away your time, neither talents

Casting failures… akin to lost students.

 

Reviews

[Ern M. Yoshimoto]

i am a teacher and in my classes sometimes i see a student who is... different. they have a higher ability and i have to think hard in order to provide them challenges so they may grow. i will never know what becomes of them. perhaps they are now sucessful in some way? to find talent is rare, and we must work hard to ensure they reach their full potential. that is what i try to do in my work.
this poem gave me a lot to think about. thank you for sharing and i'll see you soon.

[Sami Khalil]

I agree wholeheartedly my friend; you are doing a great work and job. Your satisfaction will exceed your efforts and your harvest will be plentiful. God bless you!
Thank you kindly for sharing your thoughts and experiences with us.

[Pryde Foltz]

is there such a thing as talent where poetry is concerned; for sure there is craft; but talent. Is it not inspiration. All comes from the muse.

Fantastic write, Sami:)

[Sami Khalil]

Well, we know certain people have higher IQ's than others, more tightened senses towards certain professions or crafts if you like to call it that. You can be inspired all day by a muse or many reasons, but if you don't have enough talent, sense, knowledge, experience to do it, will not lead you anywhere. I consider talent a natural propensity along with good amount of knowledge, trials and errors to do something better than others. Not everyone can be like those greats unless they possess certain qualities.
Talent is when it comes natural to you and you are in the zone; you become one with what you are doing.
Long subject and I could be wrong. Just observations. Thank you kindly for sharing your thoughts and experiences with us Pryde.

[Sami Khalil]

Hightened senses. Sorry

[Sean M. Addams]

Very deep piece. Loved the detail inn this . Overall this definitely didn't disappoint. Great job.

[Sami Khalil]

Wowzy woooo! Thank you so much dear poet and friend for this wonderful review and sharing. Glad you like it.

[Lydia Shutter]

Oh yes, we have to use the talents we are given...and be grateful for them. Each moment is a gift, isn't it? We can learn every day, every moment if we so choose. Your choice of vocabulary is always splendid. No more graphics to accompany your words? Lydi**

[Sami Khalil]

Wow! I love your take on this poem; so true and well articulated. As for the graphics, will find some. Was being lazy, I guess. Thank you kindly for sharing your thoughts and experiences with us Lydi.

[apennylate]

Samiiii...
Notes made in worthy earnestness, pellucid meanderings, neither time for last students, not failures cast as wonders.
Wit seldom respects anything but experience, especially the cutting kind.
(I had to look up the word "pellucid", it was worth looking up)
Well written...

[Sami Khalil]

Wowzy woooo. Thank you kindly for sharing your thoughts and experiences with us. Glad you like the content.

[apennylate]

Not only like, learn from!
Cheers

[Sami Khalil]

Same here. Gracie millee.

[Davidgeo]

Hey Divya. No, I don't think you have any talent beyond buying server space at an Indian scambot center.

I hope you know that you've poisoned this site with your antics. Lets see if Chuck gets involved.

[carl]

For me this is a well of thought as one stands before a captivating work of art and pondering the artist's journey from novice to master. - enjoyed the read, -carl

[Sami Khalil]

Wow! Coming from you sir is a great honor. I can't thank you enough for your kind words and inspiration. See you soon.

[S.zaynab.kamoonpury]

A deep abstract poem in impressive rhyme and meter wow. Seems to be appreciative of poetic ventures and talents at large. You should be proud of your poetry. Kudos!

[Sami Khalil]

Howdy do! I do agree with your medsage; those great souls or trailblazers give us inspiration and good quality of science, life. We are indebted to them. Give credit where credit is due, so to speak. Thank you kindly for your visit and sharing.
Peace, Salam.

[Fabian G. Franklin]

Another fine sonnet from your pen, Sami. Love the word "pellucid" in preference to translucent or transparent here. This poem is a gem in praise of mentors or muses. I enjoyed the read.

[Sami Khalil]

Wowzy woooo! Thank you so much dear poet and friend for this wonderful review and sharing. Glad you visited and shared. Hope all is well in your neck of woods.

[Fabian G. Franklin]

Been hectic here, car broke down, got stranded, got it to the garage, kid starting school at her new school and the state dragging its heels on registration but things are better now, got the kid enrolled at last and got the car fixed for about three bills so I'm just trying to breathe now. Maybe I'll get something new up in a few days. Life gets crazy sometimes. I was lucky though. I broke down just a few yards from a garage! (laughing) It was the gas pedal and sensor that had to be replaced. All these gadgets on cars nowadays. I miss my 67 Chevy Impala. I could crawl under the hood and work on it at least.

[Sami Khalil]

Wow! Life's ups and downs; part of our survival and experiences. Glad to know you are doing your best to keep going. You are welcome.

[Pax]

Most talents of today Are hidden in much rabble that it goes unnoticed. Life is like that to some talented individuals, luck and perseverance are some keys to get recognize yet not all are blessed with that. And some true artists only needed one supporter in its lifetime, that's good enough for them nothing else is more important than the one the makes you happy... :)

[Sami Khalil]

Wow! I love it. Your wisdom shines through and through brother Pax; I can't agree more. I hope you achieve great things for humanity. Thank you kindly for sharing your thoughts and experiences with us