Vulnerable

A prose poem...

Vulnerable                   by Sami Khalil

Prose poem…

 

I walk the stages: Vulnerable, portentous, anxious; memories spread out like counterpanes.

 

A sense of agitation engulfs my mind.

A feeling of dread unravels my being.

A rolling of waves caresses my edges.

 

I sense an emotional “dueling” burgeoning upon this heart,

stripped of swords and shields.

 

Flowery languages suffice not to show the pangs, the fears, the innermost hurts.

 

I need peace, trust, patience and courage to remove the barricades, to offer a certain stillness between spaces,

to bestow a gentle calm to the transgression of chaotic souls, to publish the gothic pages of unspoken things.

 

Tonight, I bide in vulnerability: An impetuous, unfair trade between weakness and strength.

Reviews

[Travis Gibson (poetic h..]

"An impetuous, unfair trade between weakness and strength." The closing gave me hope as I'm battling within this very space. At times, strength is the forgotten companion, but a companion nonetheless. Thank you.

[Sami Khalil]

So true and well articulated. Glad you are fighting the good fight. I do too. Thank you kindly for sharing your thoughts and experiences with us. Good to see you.

[Amy R]

Powerful write, it reflects a lot on how personal experiences often comes with many inner struggles and vulnerability. I pondered a little on this topic, since many of us face such in this world.

Here you reminded us that we need peace, trust, and courage to navigate through these feelings.
Nice poem.

-Amy

[Sami Khalil]

Wow! I totally agree dear poet and friend; we sure need them to navigate this harsh, heartless world. Thank you kindly for sharing your thoughts and experiences with us

[Amy R]

Aww glad to share my view.
You're welcome. ☺️

[Sami Khalil]

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[Patricia Wedel]

dear Sami… Impetuous is one of my favorite words… I am Vulnerable at times. I feel this is a Poem that describes the feelings we are experiencing now in a more Serious situation
With our Country and World in turmoil. Wishing you a lovely day with Sunshine and Hope and prosperity for the future, gently, Pat

[Sami Khalil]

I agree wholeheartedly: we all are experiencing powerful events and hopefully we can preserve ourselves and our species, world from nuclear exchanges. I keep hearing the threats here and there. Our government and others should work towards peaceful, just solutions to those difficult wars and animosities. I hope, but not holding my breath. The alternatives do not look good when many nations possess Nukes.
I hope all is well in your beautiful place.

[Patricia Wedel]

dearest Sami… we realize how Fragile Life can be. Every day I am in Awe that so many talented People may perish if we cannot work together for the Common Good for which we are Blessed. softly, Pat

[Sami Khalil]

I agree wholeheartedly. Thank you kindly for sharing your thoughts and experiences with us.

[emmajoygreen]

Good afternoon - only six minutes ago, dear friend. As often you gently take a worry or sadness,
vulnerability or whatever - pat it, think it then - put it into buoyant words. That way of dealing with problems or hurt helps to release tension, regain energy and all the necessities a human being needs. There are more than enough problems in our place in space to allow aggravations wriggle their way into our day to day lives. Bless your logic and kindness, dear Sami. Many, many thanks.

[Sami Khalil]

OMG! So true and well articulated; beautiful and wise words you shared. I thank you for taking the time and effort to leave a positive impact.

[Sami Khalil]

Note: One or 2 of your poems I can't review for they lack review boxes; could be glitches.

[Chris Shaw]

This prose is so beautifully worded Sami and describes vulnerability in a way that many will relate. Your fourth stanza stood out in its excellence and spoke to me personally. A wonderful piece. Kudos.

Chris

[Sami Khalil]

Wowzy woooo! I love it when people feel a writing and can relate; we are all vulnerable human beings as you know that, some more that others depending on different situations. How to act or react can be the key to weakness or strength. Million thank your dear poet and friend

[andrew mitchell]

Maybe the more we know the more vulnerable we become. I suppose we can use our strengths to overcome our weaknesses as they say confront fear and fear loses its hold on you, something like that . Anyway an excellent write Sami to ponder on.

[Sami Khalil]

Wow! So true and well articulated dear poet and friend. I wholeheartedly agree. Lots of people are in that predicament as you know; shake it off or it will shake us. Million thank yous.

[Linda alexander]

This poem depicts true portrait of being vulnerable. Poet succeeded in every measure to lead the reader to the real world of the emotion. If one can keep the head above water in those stages the real courage comes afterwards is unparallel at least to few people, congrats on this piece of writing Sami Khalil the great author of poem Bereft

[Sami Khalil]

Wow! Coming from you is a true honor; I'm glad you still remember my poem 'Bereft'. Thank you kindly for all.

[Linda alexander]

I really liked that poem no wonder it comes to me spontaneously,

[Sami Khalil]

All wonderful. Thank you kindly for liking and all the support.

[Pete]

certainly not a good feeling or position to be in. we all want to feel as though we have everything under control but not always so - life has a way of humbling us with the unexpected - upsetting our apple carts. we do control our thoughts though.

"to bestow a gentle calm to the transgression of chaotic souls, to publish the gothic pages of unspoken things."

[Sami Khalil]

Wow! So true and well articulated. I can't agree more. Thank you kindly sir Pete for the good review and honored visit.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

Where I am right now...vulnerable...another surgery coming up....this writes me into the lines...
"the unfair trade between weakness and strength"
Just not fair sometimes...but life deals and we take the cards we are dealt.
j.

[Sami Khalil]

Amazing insight dear poet and friend; life surely deals. Best wishes on your upcoming surgery. May it be fast, painless and healing. Gracie millee.

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Sami... we all need inner strength to survive... perhaps a trip to the Seaside where we become Impetuous ... softly, Pat

[Sami Khalil]

Wow! So true and well articulated. We sure need it as you say. Thank you kindly for sharing your thoughts and experiences with us Patricia of the great seas and oceans.