Condolensces

Condolences           by Sami Khalil

For the death of our loved ones…

 

Farewell to you for those which throbs is dead

Blow out the candles when be a fire bright

Flames must turn to ashes in quiet ways’ dread

While the winged messenger prepares the flight.

 

Join the chorus for ancient songs I hear

Bodies perish and souls shall arise once

Seeking refuge in shared dust, mud and tear

Lie the remnants where skies fade into crux.

 

Come sail with me as weary ships await

Home-cheering sails where land fog dissipates

Leave your vessel, here stands a spoken fate

Truly life granted by whom that creates.

 

Goodbye beloved, a new place beguiles

Beckoning surrender, repose and smiles.

Reviews

[Betty Hermelee]

Saying goodbye to a loved one is so so sad and sometimes tragic.... but it's also a way of closure, a time to mourn , then a time to celebrate one's life, a happy occasion for all who loved...your words are very sentimental and your memories will be the same forever....beautiful tribute!
Warmly, B

[Sami Khalil]

So true and well articulated dear poet and friend; you have summed it up marvelously. I have lost many. I'm sure all of us have been through those sad losses; they keep haunting us.
Be blessed.

[Betty Hermelee]

Yes they do, and we must pay them respect once in a while...
Warmly, B

[Sami Khalil]

Wow
Gracie millee

[Betty Hermelee]

My pleasure!

[redzone]

Will that hole of missing a loved one ever be filled? I don't think so! They remain alive within us as we remember and "smile" at the wonder they brought us. Life and death, that dance we all must partake in, how we handle it, since the music is always present, is part of what makes us human and humane. As for me, I will not go "gently into the night". And I will not allow that hole to keep me from smiling with all my beloved lives! They are, after all, part of who I am today. Dancing, dancing, dancing...

Your poem Sami, wonderful, and rich in its sentiment for those "beloved" you lost along the way. I'm sure they would be smiling (joyfully) as they read your words.
-Curt

[Sami Khalil]

Wow! So true and well articulated dear poet and friend. I love your take on this poem, your gentle defiance.
You are wide.

[MoonSong]

Hello Sami, I have a feeling we've met here at The Cafe in one of my previous incarnations! LOL! So do I say welcome or welcome back to my poetry world? I look forward to reading more.

My baby brother (age 67) passed unexpectedly (with no cause yet determined) in October. Your words are transcendent, and so very timely.
As I "join the chorus for ancient songs I hear", I am filled with gratitude.
My favorite lines:
"Bodies perish and souls shall arise once
Seeking refuge in shared dust, mud and tear
Lie the remnants where skies fade into crux."

Excellent poetry! Maria

[Sami Khalil]

Wow! Not sure if we met, but glad to meet good writers and from all walks and ways of life; so sorry about your loss. Hold on to the memories. Thank you kindly for sharing your thoughts and experiences.
A good name you have.

[Pete]

a comforting surrender to a harsh reality. "And just as it is appointed for man to die once". never easy to say goodbye - your words lend dignity and solace with heartfelt words along with a welcome home.

[Sami Khalil]

Wow!
I agree wholeheartedly dear poet and friend; never easy as we endure the loss and separation. I hope you dealt with that somberly and gracefully.

[Pete]

the most unexpected things trigger remembrances of my dearly departed. there is always a gaping hole in their absence but pleasant memories can help close it in acceptance. the world will never be the same in their absence but life goes on.

[Sami Khalil]

You have summed it up marvelously. Thank you kindly for sharing your thoughts and experiences.