Heaven

Man's greatest loss was, is Heaven. Heaven lost to be found!

Heaven                                by Sami Khalil

Heaven lost to be found…                                                          An English sonnet

Have you any clue in this two-horse race

Before kings were made and life was colly

Prior to roses… laws enshrined in place

Man was disposed when inclined to folly?

 

In the nick of time, by no erased age

Infused with peace, standing in defiance

Sorrowful date flustered the written page

Falling from grace, in utter reliance.

 

Minds relented; souls yielded to the Earth

Against the sea tides, that horrid blunder

Out of the depths, gasping for air at birth

Specks of dust in abject flight, asunder.

 

Have you any clue in this two-horse race

Heaven prized away fervently this chase?

 

 

Reviews

[Kathy Van Kurin]

'Heaven'
Sami Khalil,
Within this world of wonders a thread of darkness.
Within the light of human kind we feel shadows.
Intermingled amidst the clues for us to find.
We hunger for something more.
Bless you dear Sami.
Hope you enjoy a great day.
Kathy

[Sami Khalil]

Whoeeee! So true and well said. You have graced me with your visit and wonderful review. Thank you so much. All rich blessings.

[ADay]

This was a great read. So very well-written!

[Sami Khalil]

Wow! Thank you so much dear poet for this awesome review. Glad you like it. See you in a jiffy.

[KAREN]

As always nicely penned! We are all in search of peace!

[Sami Khalil]

Holy Moly! Thank you so much dear poet for this review and truth. We are indeed.

[KAREN]

You're so welcome!

[KATHY SUE SILLS]

This is so spot on! This world can't go on like it is! Heaven is a step away! Penned perfectly, my friend!

[Sami Khalil]

Wowzy! I can't agree more. You are speaking truth to power. Thank you so much poet for this valuable visit and review. See you soon.

[KATHY SUE SILLS]

Always a pleasure to read your fine lines!

[Sami Khalil]

Same here. Gracie Milee...

[Kim S.]

In the nick of time, by no erased age
Infused with peace, standing in defiance
Sorrowful date flustered the written page
Falling from grace, in utter reliance.

I love this part a lot, This is so well written and said
this world is in a mess, I don't think it will ever get back to where it used to be.
Love this

[Sami Khalil]

Whoeee! I love your writes as well Beckie. Very pertinent and truthful. I have to agree with you about the state of our world. Let us be ready for what may come.

[Ada]

The world seems to be at war with itself and has little interest in things like peace. The hints at heaven were impressionable, although I don't believe in the concept of heaven and hell, since you can experience both here on earth.

[Sami Khalil]

Whoeee! Will not judge you. I respect that, but it is part of my belief. Thank you so much Ada for this marvelous review and kind visit.
Take care.

[Ioana Mihai]

It’s like inside we have a genetic memory and desire for heaven, we strive for the wholeness and simplicity of absolute love and happiness we once should have had … if not on earth, maybe in the afterlife we may taste what now appears an untouchable dream in this life, although sometimes we may say some moments and especially love feels like heaven on earth

[Sami Khalil]

Wonderfully and truthfully stated. Love is the key indeed. It makes us whole. Hoping you find yours and live happily ever after. Thank you so much.

[Ioana Mihai]

Thank you, same wonderful wishes for you too!

[Sami Khalil]

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

[Fabian G. Franklin]

"I've looked all over hell but my heaven can't be found" Hank Williams Jr.

The Bard of Avon would be proud of your keeping the English sonnet form alive. Kudos and cheers. F.

[Sami Khalil]

Many cheers and thanks to you Fabian for taking the time to read and share. I like your new profile pic.
Happy New Year!

[LJW]

I admire any writer who can write according to a certain form. In this case, a sonnet. I cannot.

I've been gone for a long time but I'm back now and glad to read and comment again.

[Sami Khalil]

Wow! So glad to see you back. I hope all is well. Thank you so much dear poet. This site is addictive...

[LJW]

I wish writing was addictive...it's been 3 + years with writers block but I'm editing a stream.of thought piece right now. Hopefully I'll finish it. Lol

[Sami Khalil]

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

[Pete]

thought-provoking. as i read i felt trapped in a sort of pergatory. man (and woman) started with but one rule to follow and now look how many there are. even the smallest sin is underrated. the spirit is willing but the flesh is weak. well done sami ... :)

[Sami Khalil]

Wow! Thank you so much Pete for this wonderful review and sharing. So true sir. See you soon...