Less ground, more sky

Less ground, more sky   by Sami Khalil

A modern Shakespearean sonnet…

And when at night, while I was sleepless still

Before the moon took center stage backyard

Spellbound upon the hour… garnered a chill

I heard a loud knocking , baring my guard.

 

With curious, wide eyes and garish fears

Beheld a sight, cracking the door ajar

A bigger than life “Genie” with daft years

Stood tall, neither a specter nor a star.

 

He motioned me to come, noting the way

Mystic things came to view as we departed

To seven heavens and so in array

Parallel universes vastly charted.

 

We dallied and rode ditto precious waves

Past through blockholes, mimicking darkened caves.

Reviews

[Coyote Poetry]

I have bad luck Sami. My wishes would become a Monkey paw story. A sad ending. I liked the illusion you create. Thank you for sharing the amazing poetry.
Coyote

[Sami Khalil]

Same here. We will keep wishing upon a star. Thank you kindly for sharing your thoughts and experiences with us. I hope all is well.

[Coyote Poetry]

I am well and I hope you are enjoying the days of Spring. You are welcome.

[Sami Khalil]

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

[andrew mitchell]

Nice work Sami. And my three wishes are?

[Sami Khalil]

Health, wealth and wisdom in your kingdom. Thank you kindly for sharing your thoughts on this poem. See you soon.

[FGFRANKLIN]

This makes me want to find my own lamp to rub and sail between the planets with a conjured spirit. I enjoyed the trip.

[Sami Khalil]

Wow! Thank you so much dear poet and friend for this wonderful review. Glad you enjoyed the interstellar ride. See you soon.

[willweb]

What a mesmerizing poetic offering my friend. Three wishes come in the form of Sami's poetry...two more please. : )

[Sami Khalil]

Wowzy woooo. Thank you kindly sir Will for this amazing review and kind visit. All rich blessings.

[Tom]

Yes indeed, the poet through stellar, creative, imaginative wording, encouraging the reader to look beyond the confines of his/her enclosing four walls, constraining, weighing heavy on one's mind, yes, so much land oppressively occupied but look on high, the skies above, unbridled, offer freedom, fulfilment and opportunity, go for it, reach out and grasp that Genie's inviting hand.. dreams can and do dome true ..

' He motioned me to come, noting the way

Mystic things came to view as we departed

To seven heavens and so in array

Parallel universes vastly charted.'

Inspiring

[Sami Khalil]

Wow! I'm blown away by your understanding. Whoaaaaa!
So true and well said. Thank you kindly for sharing your thoughts and experiences. All rich blessings.

[Ioana Mihai]

The courage of deep self-reflection in the places we don’t want to look at but so much we need to, so through challenge, inner growth can progress and reflect a new enlightenment from the abyss

[Sami Khalil]

Wowzy woooo! Another great perspective on this poem. You shared the truth with us. Thank you kindly for sharing your thoughts and experiences with us

[Ioana Mihai]

Beautiful poem, talks in so many ways. A pleasure to read, I love when a poem makes its magic, surfacing insights into thoughts and emotions. Yours do so, at least for me. Thank you

[Sami Khalil]

Wow! An honor indeed. Pleasure is mine.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

Did you mean
"Genie"?
that is what I read---
This is so cool...getting a ride through those darkened caves previously unexplored...those parts of our lives we otherwise would never be in touch with...ever.
I would be spellbound as well.
j.
this magical ride has no reviews? many will not get their wishes! :)))

[Sami Khalil]

Wow! So true and well said. You are right. A typo. Thank you kindly sir for your time and consideration. Some get their wishes in life, others don't based on many factors. Some are visionary, others are not.
All rich blessings, sir.