Starlight, Candlelight

An English Sonnet... Romance

Starlight, Candlelight     by Sami Khalil

An English sonnet…Little romance

Never is a howler, joyful at night

Calm as starlight, twining two together

Cradling up by careened warm candlelight

Batting away those sparks, beyond measure.

 

What hums through hollow rooms echo across

Undulated utterances bursting forth

Sermonize no more when lovers crisscross

Rebellion ignited like “July Fourth.”

 

Twisting neon is no match to the flares

Fireworks that glitter in ink and blood

Not to shine is of man’s saddest affairs

Pertinacious are those who bloom and bud.

 

As light speaks of color, love speaks of aromas

While music holds the notes slipping through commas.

Reviews

[Belle]

Your sonnet feels like a small fire quietly burning between two people
soft, playful, and a little rebellious. I love how you balance calmness (starlight,candlelight) with bursts of passion (rebellion, fireworks, ink and blood), showing that real love is vibrant, stubborn, and alive.

The final couplet ties everything together beautifully, reminding us that love is not clean or perfect~ it
is sensory, flowing, and messy like music slipping between words. A "little romance"- yes, but one with a strong, glowing heaert.

[Sami Khalil]

You communicate beautifully and review wisely; can't agree more. I enjoy the perspectives of readers and gain lots of insights from great ones like yourself.
I can't thank you enough.

[Pete]

love and all of its complexities. a soulful write, very skillfully told. some great words herein. to live is to love. let us hope that the stars and candles never go out - for if they do then what reason do we have?
fabulous accompanying pic well suited.

[Sami Khalil]

Wow! I love your take on this poem sir Pete; always right on the money. We must be on the same wavelength.
Thank you so much for your thoughts and blessings

[Billy]

Interesting words, Khalil. I have read it through a few times to discern better your meaning, and think I am getting there.
One point of contention, however…if you’re going to call it an English sonnet, we must adapt the spelling of the word ‘color’. I jest of course!
Wonderful poetry, bardman.

[Sami Khalil]

Hehehe! A modern wording I guess, but true to the form and spirit of it. I'm honored you visited and shared your thoughts with us. Good to know good writers.

[Billy]

The ‘honor’ is all mine, dear poet!

[Beren]

Yeyy! New poem! I love this again so so much!! I really liked the words you chose, the images are amazing!

"Not to shine is of man’s saddest affairs" i feel, i feel! GREAT ONE

[Sami Khalil]

Wow! I'm blown away by your review and kindness. So glad you can relate to my writings like I do with yours.
Million thank yous.

[Betty Hermelee]

Hi Khalil
a lovely sonnet, with subtle sensual overtones that light up the scene...."Rebellion ignited by July 4th"...
the "flares" are up, an entwine of love and desire..."love speaks of aromas"....the scent of pure passion!
Very well written...I like it!!!
Warmly, B

[Sami Khalil]

Wow! I was afraid people won't understand it or like it; I'm glad you did or do.
Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts and blessings with us.

[Betty Hermelee]

It is my pleasure to review your writing
Warmly
B🌷🌷🌷

[Sami Khalil]

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

[Kelly Scheppers]

Be it starlight, candlelight, or moonlight, I'm in it for love. And I love the way you write a sonnet, Sami!

[Sami Khalil]

Wow! Good to know. Glad you enjoy romance and serenading.
Thank you for sharing your thoughts and blessings.

[MCS]

These days we all crave light. Love has the magical power to use the light available and create its own beautiful light. Haunting image and lovely words.

[Sami Khalil]

Wow! I agree with you 💯. We sure need that hopeful light that will restore and heal broken hearts, jarred minds and turbulent souls.
Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts and blessings with us

[Sami Khalil]

Two lovers can enjoy the Starlight outside and the Candlelight inside batting the sparks of love inbetween.
Some can be the rebels that declared independence day on July the 4th. with fireworks in the sky .
We all need the light, love and music that goes within commas or without.