It is lonely at the top

Think on that when you reach those peaks...Don't forget your roots...

It is lonely at the top               by Sami Khalil

It is lonely at the top;

A marbled mausoleum.

Somethings of worth,

someone of regard,

carrying histories,

precious crowns,

begging questions;

busy chatter spent

admiring autopsies…

times before roosters

awaken the happy hour,

the prior misguided lies

between us;

namesakes of gods we choose,

among our fenced imaginations.

The way of the flames is evident.

The way of ashes is tricky.

For odes to the mountains,

audiences gawk at the jagged peaks,

the highest prices paid for the vistas.

It is truly lonely at the top!

I find life in the valleys.

Reviews

[Mauricio Montoya]

I wonder if it's lonely at the top, I guess you'd have to step on a lot of toes to get there but going down you see everyone you left behind and you're 6 feet under, you write made think of that scripture in the bible the valley of the shadow of death but if we reach it before we see it there's still hope.it probably not what you meant but it's what I saw. I love reading your work because I may be wrong but it still gives me a different view.
Thank you for sharing.

[Sami Khalil]

Wow! I like your interpretation in many ways. It belongs to the reader. Many ways you can interpret. Thank you so much for the truth and insights you share with us. See you soon.

[Chris Shaw]

No fun at the top, distant from everyone else. My place is in the valleys. Grounded, rather than head in clouds. Very well penned Sami. Sending you all good wishes my friend. Keep well and happy. Your work is always a pleasure to visit.

Chris

[Sami Khalil]

Wowzy woooo! So true and well said dear poet and friend. An honor when you visit. All rich blessings coming your way.

[Sami Khalil]

You are so right! Some people have their head in the clouds. Puffed up.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you my friend. You are appreciated.

[Sami Khalil]

You too. Gracie millee

[Coyote Poetry]

Me too Sami.
"I find life in the valleys."
Powerful and worthwhile thoughts shared my friend.
Coyote

[Sami Khalil]

Wow! So true and well said dear poet and friend. Thank you kindly for this opportunity to be and share.

[Coyote Poetry]

Hello Sami and good evening from Michigan.

[Sami Khalil]

Howdy do sir! Hello from Alabama.

[Pete]

a profound revelation. thanks for the view ... :)

“I would rather sit on a pumpkin, and have it all to myself, than be crowded on a velvet cushion.” - Thoreau

[Sami Khalil]

Wow! So true and well said dear poet and friend. Thank you kindly for the opportunity to meet and share.

[Scott Kris]

Being at the top is the greatest illusion we will ever discover.
Yes, life is lived in valleys and peaks….
I always enjoy your work.
Thank you for sharing.

[Sami Khalil]

Wowzy woooo! So true and well articulated sir Scott. Thank you kindly for sharing. Good to see you again.

[andrew mitchell]

This reminded me of a saying. There are many paths to the top of the mountain but the view is always the same. I know this doesn’t really apply to this write but on reading I remembered it triggered by a few key words. Nice write Wise King Sami, the slayer of lies, the promoter of truth.

[Sami Khalil]

Wow! So true and well said . I can't agree more. Thank you 😊 so much Emperor Andrew for this amazing review.
Truth be known, lies had been shown all over history.

[andrew mitchell]

Indeed they have lies that is.

[Sami Khalil]

Yes siiiirrrrr. Little research uncovers a lot.

[Miss Sharon]

Wow Sami! There is so much truth and wisdom in this write. I really enjoyed this one my friend. ~Sharon

[Sami Khalil]

Howdy do! Glad you enjoyed it and you think so. Thank you so much dear poet and friend for this lovely visit and sharing.

[willweb]

So much truth flows out of this poem and your final line is the icing on the mountainous cake. Really cool my friend/ Life is much easier in the valley for sure.

[Sami Khalil]

Wowzy wooo! So true and well said sir WillWeb. Thank you kindly for the time and honor 🎖 of your visit. See you in a jiffy.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

Sami,
Thanks for this piece. I find my place more comfortable in the valley as well. My class and I were discussing the story "Everyday Use" by Alice Walker. We talked about heritage and roots and how important they are to embrace. Then we always have something to fall back on.
We might be wise not to forget where we came from...yes, we might just be.
really exceptional poem.
j.

[Sami Khalil]

Wow! Good to know dear poet and friend. You are a beacon to those who love knowledge and seek it. Thank you so much for the visit sir Jacob and the sharing. See you soon.