East of Eden

Just thoughts...

East of Eden             by Sami Khalil

East of Eden…

Fallen houses of cards

Sand castles swept away

No home comings

Certainly not prizes galore

Blank skies seem downtrodden

Dearly departed holding wakes

Shivering candles eyeing stoic resignations

After-tastes of acidulous words

Designated areas for the insane ones

Contended ghosts lurking still

Uncut lawns growing weeds

Lovers discovering myths and legends.

 

East of Eden…

Your love exiled me.

 

Reviews

[1809 Black Plague Decem..]

Love it honey, an inspiration of the Bible,
that's the best of poems and literature,
great write!

[Sami Khalil]

Wowzy woooo! Thank you so much dear poet and friend for this wonderful review and sharing. Glad you likes it.
East of Eden is a term that means a place of exile.

[1809 Black Plague December]

yes, to Jerucho! ---Maynard p.s. hope you don't feel offended, I had a story in mind of Jerucho previously, I tend to write stories based on the Bible, if so tell me so, I'll explain my disposition, great eveniing, :P

[Sami Khalil]

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

[1809 Black Plague December]

thank you, baby, :)

[Pete]

telling wording. gravely amiss. sure sounds like a place to avoid - each line boring a hole of emptiness in the heart. last line says it all ..:)

[Sami Khalil]

Wow! So true and well said dear poet and friend. Thank you kindly for sharing your thoughts with us. Enjoy Autumn!

[Ken Simm.]

What comes when love is not here. In all its forms. An amazing write Sami.

[Sami Khalil]

I totally agree dear poet and friend. Thank you kindly sir for sharing your thoughts and experiences with us.

[Marvin Thomas Cox-Flynn..]

Sami,

True love is not supposed to be characteristic of the 70's Nazareth song, Love Hurts ... Even James Dean, Star of the movie, East of Eden, would have told you so ... Excellent Poetry, by the way ...

Marve

[Sami Khalil]

Wow! I love it. Thank you kindly sir for this wonderful review and sharing.

[andrew mitchell]

This is Don McLean's Castle in the air played backyards so dark with rich imagery. Well done you.

[Chris Shaw]

What a picture of darkness you have painted here with your words Sami. Line after line of sharps. So original as well. That final line says it all. I am reminded by the title of the John Steinbeck novel, made into a movie with James Dean as lead. That was also about relationships that were very troubled. A wonderful write Sami with first class imagery. Have a great day.

Chris

[Sami Khalil]

Wowzy woooo! Thank you so much dear poet and friend for this wonderful review and sharing. You are inspiring to all and empowering to poetry.

[Chris Shaw]

You are far too kind Sami). You have just made my day:)

[Sami Khalil]

Gooooood. You are welcome Chris Shaw

[FGFRANKLIN]

Wow. This went directly to the dark side. It's like venturing into someone's nightmare where you want to wake up but it isn't your dream. Cool piece for setting and nuance. I enjoyed the read.

[Sami Khalil]

Wow! So true and well articulated. It was the intent as you graciously noted. I wanted to give the reader that feeling. Thank you kindly sir Fabian for all. Good to see you visit.

[Sami Khalil]

Note: East of Eden metaphorically means a place of exile, cut off from heaven or heavenly things.
For those who don't want to take the time to think things through or do some research, find it difficult.
What a pity!