Love Birds

Love Birds                     by Sami Khalil

An English sonnet…

 

Dismal are the days of wither and wilt

When you bloom like a blazing petalled rose

A true eye candy sweet, a sun-kissed guilt

Undressing love, breathing life in lore’s throes.

 

As I bare my soul, contrast to known fear

While you sit silent by, holding your breath

We feel the quiet burden lifted near

Hanging over bleary eyes and fire’s death.

 

We are two birds flying in painted skies

Set to flight through night dreams and reveries

Where we abide in Nature’s finest drives

Fiddling with things, beholding memories.

 

Darling! I cherish that whispered answer

Both joy and pain and the pouring laughter.

Reviews

[Betty Hermelee]

Dear Sami...Baring s one's soul takes a lot of courage....this is beautifully written, a bittersweet romantic piece... love seems a bit unbalanced in this piece, yet at the end there seems to be more togetherness...overcoming the pain that was and perhaps still is....all memories are not joyous...
Thank you for sharing
Warmly, B

[Sami Khalil]

Wow! So true and well articulated dear poet and friend. We do seek that balance between pleasure and pain, love and abandonment.
Love is mighty powerful on the spectrum to reckon with.
Gracie millee!

[Lydia Shutter]

You describe the emotions attached to love brilliantly in this well written English sonnet. There is joy and there is pain....but when one overshadows the other, things are not so romantic. Sami, you are so good at writing form poetry. Kudos to you. Lydi**

[Sami Khalil]

Wowzy woooo! Thank you so much dear poet and friend for this wonderful review and sharing. Your words are so true about love. Glad you shared.

[Pete]

wow. so rich and soulful. such powerful imagery. we should all be so lucky as to live this metaphor. just being together is enough for them. the epitome of poetry flapping its gentle wings. bravo.

[Sami Khalil]

Wow! Coming from you sir Pete is an honor and a privilege. I can't agree more on the importance of love in the self and world.
Honored to see you.

[emmajoygreen]

This is what I call a ripe piece of poetry, full flavoured, full of the best of what's offered, especially in your penultimate stanza. Seems you have it all, Sami for real or in the planning of.. ..

[Sami Khalil]

OMG! So true and well articulated dear poet and friend. Have it all, I say along with poetry to share with friends and all. I'm so glad you visited and enjoyed this flavourful sonnet.

[emmajoygreen]

You're welcome, Sami

[Sami Khalil]

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[Amy R]

"Love Birds" revolves around the complex emotions associated with love, including joy, longing, vulnerability, and the interplay between pain and happiness.

A very beautiful romantic poem. Language is very rich and imagery beautiful.
The use of nature (roses, birds, skies) creates a rich tapestry that enhances the emotional landscape.

Phrases like "quiet burden" and "fiddling with things" create a musical quality.

"Sun-kissed guilt" juxtaposes contrasting emotions, reflecting the complexity of love. (oxymoron)

You seek to capture the essence of love's duality, making it relatable and poignant for us readers.

THANK U FOR SHARING.
-Amy

[Sami Khalil]

Wowzy woooo! Your words are so beautiful and right on. I can't agree more on the concept of love. I'm thankful and grateful for your time and review.

[Amy R]

Yes, I love romantic poetry, has a special place in my heart. UR WELCOME.

[Sami Khalil]

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[jacob erin-cilberto]

joy, pain and pouring laughter, all a part of true love that is deep enough to make
hearts fly steadily...in the azure sky of union.
j.

[Sami Khalil]

Wow! So true and well articulated dear poet and friend; it sure does take all that. Thank you kindly for sharing your thoughts and experiences with us.

[Sami Khalil]

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