Weather

Multitude of things are affected by the weather.

Weather                         by Sami Khalil

Now that I’m older,

clambering out of bed,

I feel more the exasperation,

when skies of no shoring,

rain cats and dogs.

In the solace of the moment,

ripples on the water

seem like crystal balls,

across the quays as ships

disappear in the distance.

Strange how birds, in reverence,

Quiet their songs, refrain their whirring.

The weather might cooperate,

other times it does not.

Now that I’m older,

I see faces awash

in conceited needs.

Even flowers on graves need rain.

Reviews

[jacob erin-cilberto]

"conceited needs"
the older we get the more we realize the less we really need.
I love the last line....yes, even those flowers need rain to stay alive, but we don't need rain to keep alive the memory of those we have lost over the years.
nicely done, Sami,
j.

[Sami Khalil]

Wowzy! All true and well said sir Jacob. I guess our bodies weather as the weather. One foot in the grave, we still need rain as God's grace and help. We take things for granted, even the simple act of getting out of bed to face life and its changing weather. See you soon sir.

[duff]

A calm pen wrote this, Wisdom and experienced moments. The last line a beautiful dagger. Splendid poetry.

[Sami Khalil]

Howdy Duffy! How goes it? Glad you uncovered this and gave it a fresh airing. Thank you so much for all.

[duff]

Its fun to dig into the forgotten. You are very welcome my friend.

[Sami Khalil]

I love it. Gracie Milleeee

[KAREN]

The descriptiveness is beautiful! A very well-composed poem!

[Sami Khalil]

Howdy there Karen! I so much appreciate your visit and sharing your thoughts. Glad you enjoyed it.

[KAREN]

My pleasure!

[Sami Khalil]

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[Lisasview]

Oh gosh how true your last line and metaphor is !!!
Very nice read.
Perhaps you will find the time to read mine as well?
You might like Miles Apart..
Lisa

[Sami Khalil]

Howdy Lisa From Spain. Thank you so much for this amazing review and kind visit. Will do. See you soon.

[Lisasview]

You are most welcome..
Lisa

[Sami Khalil]

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[Lisasview]

So cute~~~~~~~~~~

[Sami Khalil]

Hehehe............

[Patricia]

A great piece of writing here! Love the imagery, and the ending was brilliant and shook me, oh I like that!

[Sami Khalil]

OMG! Thank you so much Patricia for this fab visit and lovely sharing. Glad to see you.

[Kelly Scheppers]

I never gave those flowers on graves a second thought. I will now. Such an emotive piece, Sami.

[Sami Khalil]

Wowzy! Thank you so much dear poet and friend for this wonderful review and kind visit. Glad to see you.

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Sami... now that I am older... I wither like a flower... if only for awhile. Life seems a pleasure as Spring emerges almost overnight, we have green buds on tree limbs and blossoms of promises . A poem that will linger into Summer. Take a break and enjoy the Weather. tenderly, Pat

[Sami Khalil]

So true and well said. I love all of that. Can't wait. Thank you so much dear poet for all. Happy Spring.

[andrew mitchell]

Some memories can flood back but others can never be erased or washed away. Nice work King Sami of verse.

[Sami Khalil]

Wow! Thank you so much Emperor Andrew for this marvelous review and kind visit. You are something else.

[M. J. Smith]

Even flowers on graves need rain...
but too often, they are plucked and carried away to die in lonely exile.
Beautiful words expressing sad thoughts on mortality, age, and yes,people with self centered narcissism.Well written.

[Sami Khalil]

Whoeeee! Thank you so much dear poet for this wonderful review and response. Much appreciated. See you in a jiffy.

[M. J. Smith]

Well Deserved. My pleasure.

[Sami Khalil]

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[KATHY SUE SILLS]

What perfect imagery to this poem!
I can't pick a favorite line because each is awesome!

[Sami Khalil]

Javajavaya! I'm blown away. Thank you so much Kathy for this marvelous review. Glad you like it.

[KATHY SUE SILLS]

My pleasure!

[Sami Khalil]

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[poetgurl]

in conceited needs.
Even flowers on graves need rain.

Oh how I loved these lines!
It's a haunting need but somehow lovely as well,
very nicely written and said

[Sami Khalil]

Wowzy Woo ! Much thank yous for taking the time and effort to review. I hope all is well. See you soon.