Ashen

A labor of love to heal the bruising...

Ashen...By Sami Khalil

Healing the bruising...

The Poem:

I planted you,

In the legacy of bruised skies,

In the further callings of noted flowers as colors escape orphanages

And yield to the roots of spring conscience.

I planted you,

Naked with bed full apologies,

Of ceaseless moons with pity on prisoners, who survive daily devotions, wearing the shadows of absence.

I planted you,

In the rebirth of wilted petals,

Who survive in distant valleys, attached to indecision of the hearts,

Footsteps away from light in the broad fields of death.  

I planted you,

In my intimate words of wedded vocabulary,

Around soft edges of intuitions where our critics below are confused,

Spinning in a state of head spin.

I planted you,

In the misreading of ashen rituals,

As white temples, churches and mosques stand as living archives to almost divinity, in unison of a lost sermon.

Reviews

[ms. barrie]

Dear Poet, as always...Your immense gift for words paints portraits
of exquisite beauty.

this is reminiscent of one daring to try to find love again but
trying to ignore their heart's plea for fear of being hurt again...
sort an ongoing argument between the intuition and
what the heart desires. -- I think lol
either way... I just got simply lost in
the poignant beauty of your words...Thank you for
sharing :)

[Sami Khalil]

Wow. So true and well observed dear beloved poet. You have graced me with your visit and kind words of appreciation. Looking forward to reading your wonderful creations. See you soon...:)..................

[ms. barrie]

you're very welcome Sami...as you graced mine!! :))

this was a pleasure to read...oh well eventual new writings will be
pretty long...and a few might be a bit offensive. need to just
get it out...Leo's are expressive! :)) - thank u for making
this site shine brighter! :)

[Sami Khalil]

Yep. You are right. Thank you again...:)...............

[ms. barrie]

:))))))))))))))))))))))))))))

[Sami Khalil]

^^~^^:)............

[AprilRN1210]

This piece has me in a state of emotional confusion... wow.... I feel such sweet tender romance yet a painful sadness. It is almost like you are soothing the heart with such hushed beautiful whispers as if to get it to "bloom" again. (sometimes the most beautiful things grow out of hardship, in the most dreadful of places).....Absolutely amazing and "hit" me straight in the heart my friend.

[Sami Khalil]

Wow. You are amazing too dear poet along with your writes. So glad you like it and its whispers. Blessings...:).........................

[AprilRN1210]

awwww, well thank you kindly:)

[Sami Khalil]

:)....................................

[BlueZan]

Oh my. How beautiful...lyrical and lovely. A tinge of pain surrounding a wonderful love story..or maybe it just feels that way to me. Either way, absolutely beautiful.

[Sami Khalil]

Wow. You have felt it right dear poet and friend. Sooo glad you like its tone and meanings. Have a great one...:)...........................

[Benita-Staebell M - Kin..]

Such a vivid picture very nicely done poem.


but my mind sees a romantic poem with this photo
that's just me :)


thank you for sharing this wonderful piece and thank you for the lovely review and comment.



I loved these stanza's line's.

Footsteps away from light in the broad fields of death.

I planted you,

In my intimate words of wedded vocabulary,



Blessings. Kindred poet

[Sami Khalil]

Wow. It is indeed romantic and you have seen and felt it. Thank you so much for all you say and do...Blessings...:)...................

[Benita-Staebell M - KindredPoet]

you're very welcome. it's my pleasure always. blessings. kindred poet

[Sami Khalil]

:)................................

[Claire in VA]

Fantastic Sami.
Love the hope here.
Claire

[Sami Khalil]

Wow. Love the visit here and sharing. So glad you like it...:)..................

[willweb]

There was something quite soothing about this poem today. I could feel every part of this caressing my eyes as I read. You are a great poet.

[Sami Khalil]

Wow. What a wonderful review Willweb. So glad you enjoyed it and shared your thoughts. Take good care...:).........................

[nseddy]

Sami,
This is truly amazing! You are a gifted Poet. The repetition was perfect and brought the poem together nicely.

[Sami Khalil]

Wow. Thank you dear poet and friend for the vote of confidence. I appreciate you...Take care...:)...............

[00000000000000000000000..]

Sami the words were beautiful so was the image:)))))))))))))))))))) fantastic buddy:)))))))))))))))))))))))

[Sami Khalil]

Wow. Thank you so much dear poet for all you say and do. Be blessed...:)......................

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Welcome you be bless too:)

[Sami Khalil]

:).........................

[Mira ThePoetess]

He planted me in his poem with crystal words
He surrounded his verses with perfumed scent of love
Creating a timeless story that would fit all worlds
That angels would happily guard from heaven above

He painted the grass around me as he laid me among the roses
Spreading his vocabulary of passion, all over my hungry soul
Thirst for tenderness tolerating me to take all the available doses
To satisfy the hunger of a heart, which only his poems would console.

Your poem inspired me to write those lines, thank you for the quick inspiration .. loved your words, it sure gave me wings to write before flying.

Your style is unique and quite exceptional, I like it.

[Sami Khalil]

Wow. So beautiful your poem and so grateful for you sharing it with us. I'm pleased you like it. All rich blessings...:)...............

[Mira ThePoetess]

Thanks for the inspirational prose and the comment.

[Sami Khalil]

Thank you too...:).............

[Shaun Payton]

I bow to poetic greatness:)

[Sami Khalil]

Wow. My old friend and great poet. I can't thank you enough. It humbles me and encourages me to move forward. I appreciate you...:).............

[Shaun Payton]

Sami!:) A wonderful blessing

[Sami Khalil]

:).........................

[Shaun Payton]

Still here aye Sami😄

[Sami Khalil]

Wow. I'm so happy to see you...:)...................

[Shaun Payton]

I came by to check out the site

[Shaun Payton]

I quit writing, but I can still read:)

[Sami Khalil]

Please don't quit. You have a great talent...:)..........................

[Shaun Payton]

Sometimes Sami, things run a course, maybe the passion to write will return, for now my writing is on hiatus

[Sami Khalil]

I understand. Let it come natural. I write for quality not quantity so I have not written that much. Take care...:).................

[Shaun Payton]

AH, youre a great poet, not forgotten, so if im not around for awhile, be sure, I will return to read. The impact your poetry has on me, is worth every read.

[Sami Khalil]

Wow. Same here. Grazie Mille...:)......................

[Shaun Payton]

You're welcome Sami. And thank you… youve lifted my spirits

[Sami Khalil]

My pleasure. Any time...:).........................