One Human from Another

One Human from Another       by Sami Khalil

A modern English sonnet

 

Left to wonder, of dearth this plunder

Losing track of piled things and active verbs

Heedful to pay notice, being sober

For meanings fade when oft kicked to the curbs.

 

There are indeed monkeys perched on our backs

Struggles of age, of love, of weight, money

Why let things falter or slip through the cracks

Doors can swing either way, life shows honey?

 

There are reasons to hold on living standards

Those who can not swim need surely life vests

Pray that you get back to dry shores, landwards

You owe a debt to endurances and quests.

 

Spur not the truth, abiding in self-lies

Those who quibble about costs, earn no prize.

 

 

 

 

Reviews

[Marvin Thomas Cox-Flynn..]

Sami,

This is a most poignantly powerful and thought provoking philosophical piece of wonderful Poetry that does speak of the necessity of retaining the compassion of our Humanity ... Life is filled with adversity, but every adversity can be overcome, save that of losing, giving up, or sacrificing our own Humanity in choosing to forget that the word Human is derived from the word Humane, which means to possess and exhibit compassion for and towards other living creatures, not just dogs and cats and such but, other living, breathing, suffering Human Beings ... Well done, Sami ...

Marve

[Sami Khalil]

Whoeeee! I love your take and wisdom on this poem; highly accurate and honest. Thank you kindly for sharing your thoughts and experiences with us.

[Coyote Poetry]

I agree Sami.
"There are indeed monkeys perched on our backs
Struggles of age, of love, of weight, money
Why let things falter or slip through the cracks
Doors can swing either way, life shows honey?"
The above lines. So good. I carry a few monkey on my back daily. Thank you for sharing the outstanding poetry.
Coyote

[Sami Khalil]

Hehehe! So true and well said. Thank you kindly sir for the time and effort. Always a pleasure to see you. Enjoy the summer on the great lakes.

[Coyote Poetry]

Thank you Sami and I hope you enjoy the days of Summer. You are welcome my friend.

[Sami Khalil]

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[M.E.Lyle]

I remember the saying , "The monkey just jumped on his back." It usually occurred during track season. If you ran the 440 (that's yards.) the monkey usually jumped on your back about the 300 yard mark. A runner had to struggle and fight back in order to make it to the finish line. Those who prepared well for this made it without too much agony. Those who didn't faltered and faded.
This poem caused me think about that. You don't get to the finish line by complaining. In track your life vest was your dedication to training. You either sank or swam. I saw a lot of sinking ships out there. I see them still, scooting along the aisle of Wal-Mart.

[Sami Khalil]

Javajavaya! So true and well articulated. I like your truth and sense of humor which is true. It takes all that as you say marvelously. Thank you kindly sir for all. Good to see you.

[andrew mitchell]

And it came to pass that I fell onto your sonnet immersed in your thoughts i swam to shore. Lovely write Sir Sonnet.

[Sami Khalil]

Wow! Welcome aboard the ship, hopefully not the Titanic. Thank you kindly sir Andrew for taking time to swim safely. See you down under.

[Pete]

the picture is haunting along with the accompanying, well-crafted words. that which we don't own up to can become heavy. we all struggle with different things but must not let them become the focus. 'tis in overcoming where we must take pleasure. we all pay the piper but must not disparage over the cost but rather enjoy the dance whilst we can... :)

[Sami Khalil]

Javajavaya! So true and well articulated. Awesome take on the subject. Thank you sir Pete for taking the time and effort. Hope all is well.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

"piled things and active verbs" the English teacher in me loves that line.
I like how talk about cost in this poem, but not in a monetary way.
How much are you willing to pay back of life in order to have a comfortable existence, and be happy with yourself.
Ooo I like this one so much, Sami,
j.

[Sami Khalil]

Wowzy woooo! You are brilliant indeed sir Jacob. All comes down to cost, effort, sacrifices, achieving certain goals, creating chances and opportunities for self and others.
Thank you kindly sir Jacob for all. You are our bright 🌟