Somber Waves

Some drown, some float, some swim...

Somber Waves                    by Sami Khalil

Meet me at the bottom

of somber waves,

hiding ourselves

from drunken winds.

Sadly, fears stay afloat,

drawing blanks

from sunken ships.

Bridge these chasms,

where moments flood us,

beneath pallid, ailing skies.

Honor love in its drowning storms,

for they have no advance warnings,

no guarantees after, but to feel valuable enough,

when counting safety measures and sunset dooms.

Meet me at the bottom, dearie-

beyond the brick-and-mortar skyline.   

 

Reviews

[Robert Haigh]

Some delightful imagery in this fine poem, Sami! Vibrant and lyrical!

[Sami Khalil]

Wowzy Wo! Thank you so much Robert for this awesome review and sharing. See you soon...

[duff]

"Honor love in its drowning storms,
for they have no advance warnings"

Powerful stuff. The imagery is great. From ships to crashing waves and heartache this is a fun read.

[Sami Khalil]

Howdy Duff! Thank you so much dear poet and friend for this powerful review. Glad you shared. See you soon...

[duff]

You are very welcome.

[Sami Khalil]

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[Pete]

so we nevertheless take the plunge in the deep end as we follow our hearts. some dipping a toe others doing a cannonball. see you at the bottom with my aqualung and broken heart. so creatively done. bravo ... :)

Meet me at the bottom, dearie-
beyond the brick-and-mortar skyline.

[Sami Khalil]

Hehehe! I love it. So true and well said. Some drown in love and happiness, others drown in heartaches and sadness. Awesome you. Thank you so much sir Pete from great Boston.

[KAREN]

This poem flows beautifully and love the imagery. I'd meet at the bottom where love never drowns!
when counting safety measures and sunset dooms.
Meet me at the bottom, dearie-
beyond the brick-and-mortar skyline.

[Sami Khalil]

Wowzy! I love it. Thank you so much Karen for this awesome review and kind self. See you soon.

[KAREN]

Always a pleasure!

[Sami Khalil]

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[Patricia Wedel]

dear Sami.. you are a Play Wright Artist.. a Mermaid Romance in an under the Sea Dance…
Bravo… Pat

[Sami Khalil]

Hehehe! Ain't like it dear Patricia. Thank you so much for taking the time and effort to review. Glad to see you.

[KATHY SUE SILLS]

Your words carry such poetic meaning and touches deep emotions! And I will mention again your imagery is super!

[Sami Khalil]

OMG! I love your take on this poem. It is satisfying to know that our readers relate or are affected by our writes. Thank you so much. On my way...

[KATHY SUE SILLS]

Always a pleasure!

[Sami Khalil]

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

[M. J. Smith]

Well, seems like you'd have to be a mer-person to survive. Of course, where love is concerned, there are worse seas to drown in. And maybe, just maybe, when we swim to the surface to breathe there will be a lifeboat waiting. Well done.

[Sami Khalil]

Javajavaya! An amazing take on this poem. Another dimension to life and love. We sure need those lifeboats or we will drown with the Titanic. Thank you so much M. J. for the time and effort. You are appreciated...

[Chris Shaw]

I am a strong swimmer and would be happy to.meet anyone at the bottom if I thought I could help guide them to the top. No good swimming around on the surface when all the action is below. A poem which evokes the emotions Sami. Meaningful poetry.

Chris.

[Sami Khalil]

Wowzy! Did not know that. That is impressive of you. Life is full of those challenges. You have made it so far and should be proud. Thank you for sharing your thoughts and your visit.

[Chris Shaw]

You are welcome. Happy Sunday Sami.

[Sami Khalil]

Happy Sunday.................

[jacob erin-cilberto]

Poets hope that readers will dive deeply into their works...that is where the messages lie hidden...
under the surface....but some just want to skim and be on their way.

I like the bottom, the place way below those surface tears.

the Moments that matter...worth swimming to.

j.

[Sami Khalil]

Wow! You words are so true and gorgeous sir Jacob. I love your take on this one. Million thanks and blessings. On my way.