Still the Queen

Still the Queen

A Poem by Sami Khalil
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Happens to lots of men especially in some countries... Thus is not about me, but I have seen it happens. Rejection is devastating.

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Still the Queen                by Sami Khalil



 

For days on end, I waited patiently

Dawdled I did for a timely moment

A ring in hand to offer graciously

Under a leafy tree through bestowment.

 

On terra-cotta tiles, your dad heard steps

Like police boots and heart roaring in fire

In his rocking wood chair, he showed biceps

As the clock melted in dreadful ire.

 

A resounding “No” made no sense to me

Dashing hopes when failed to impress his kind

The butter-fly flew past the glib and glee

For no bells will be heard in anchored bind.

 

I stood back then watching the gulf between

Till two horizons meet, you're still the queen.

© 2024 Sami Khalil


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Still the Queen, yes indeed as should. Whatever a person's status or being, the heart is much the same.. is what makes a human human.. what makes love and duty, trust and sincerity and all those traits that turns a person into who he or she is inside, in spirit and thought - unique. Your words could be interpreted in so many ways.. finely laid, sir.

Posted 1 Month Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Sami Khalil

1 Month Ago

OMG! So true and well articulated dear poet and friend. You have summed it up marvelously. You are.. read more
emmajoygreen

1 Month Ago

Thank you for such a kind reaction, sir. Smiles me into another day!
Sami Khalil

1 Month Ago

You are welcome Emmajoygreen.



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We are taught and sometimes even trained and our appetites whetted to succeed in every endeavour, including matters of the heart, but rarely ever to navigate and survive disappointments, defeat and rejection which can be far more devastating and commonplace. If only life could be just a tad easier…. Compelling read and truths in this rich poem.

Posted 4 Days Ago


Sami Khalil

4 Days Ago

So true and well articulated dear poet and friend; you have summed it up marvelously. Thank you so m.. read more
Red Brick Keshner

4 Days Ago

. . . 🙏🏻
Sami Khalil

4 Days Ago

Yes siiiirrrr
Gracie Mille
It's very touching, sincere and makes me feel close. I want to idolize your writings and set aside a day to read them all from beginning to end. Perfect narration.

Posted 3 Weeks Ago


Sami Khalil

3 Weeks Ago

Wow! That will be an honor. Take your time. Thank you kindly for sharing your thoughts and experienc.. read more
Better a queen unconquered than a willing handmaid could have been the motto of many of Elizabeth Tudor's suitors. The heartaches and rejection hurt but do not relinquish or deplenish the feelings of loyalty to love. I enjoyed the read.

Posted 3 Weeks Ago


Sami Khalil

3 Weeks Ago

I agree wholeheartedly dear poet and friend. You have summed it up marvelously. Thank you kindly for.. read more
Still the Queen, yes indeed as should. Whatever a person's status or being, the heart is much the same.. is what makes a human human.. what makes love and duty, trust and sincerity and all those traits that turns a person into who he or she is inside, in spirit and thought - unique. Your words could be interpreted in so many ways.. finely laid, sir.

Posted 1 Month Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Sami Khalil

1 Month Ago

OMG! So true and well articulated dear poet and friend. You have summed it up marvelously. You are.. read more
emmajoygreen

1 Month Ago

Thank you for such a kind reaction, sir. Smiles me into another day!
Sami Khalil

1 Month Ago

You are welcome Emmajoygreen.
The Queen of Hearts... will always be heard in the Symphonies of her Life... Quietly, Pat

Posted 1 Month Ago


Sami Khalil

1 Month Ago

Wow! So true and well articulated dear poet and friend. Thank you kindly for sharing your thoughts .. read more
Under the skin we are exactly the same in every way; so how strange it is that we have formulated so many different social beliefs, attitudes, approaches and behaviours.

Times may change, but underlying beliefs have never moved at the same speed.

Beccy.

Posted 1 Month Ago


Sami Khalil

1 Month Ago

Thank you kindly for sharing your thoughts and experiences with us Beccy; what you say is absolutely.. read more
Sami Khalil

1 Month Ago

Societal pressures
Tremendous work. I love it.

Posted 1 Month Ago


Sami Khalil

1 Month Ago

Wowzy woooo! Thank you so much dear poet and friend for this wonderful review and summation.
.. read more
Full of so much. Whimsy, pathos and honesty. I simply love this memorial poem.

Posted 1 Month Ago


Sami Khalil

1 Month Ago

Wowzy woooo! Thank you so much dear poet and friend for this wonderful review and sharing. Glad you.. read more
i admire how the restrained and composed way you wrote this. this is an experience that one will never recover from, but the humble and often humorous way this was written shows the persona's perseverence. a tragic ending, but still quirky. it seems you haven't lost your sense of humour.

Posted 1 Month Ago


Sami Khalil

1 Month Ago

Hehehe! So true and well observed. You are astute indeed. Thank you so much Ern for this wonderful .. read more
Sadly this is more common in some cultures than others Sami. I can only contemplate on how devastating this situation would be. You convey that emotion so well here. Finely penned lines. Love doesn’t always run smooth. Good to read you again dear poet.

Posted 1 Month Ago


Sami Khalil

1 Month Ago

Wowzy woooo! So true and well articulated dear poet and friend. It is hurtful and devastating as you.. read more

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Added on November 10, 2024
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