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Curtal Sonnet
A curtal Sonnet has eleven lines with a rhyme scheme of abc abc dcb dc
It has 10 syllables in lines 1 through 5 and 7 through 10, however
it has only two (2) syllables in lines 6 and 11 and they rhyme with lines 3,6, and 8.

The weight of old age increases with time, dragging spirits down a depressive hole. And taking pills, prescribed to ease your pain, the last years are anything but sublime. You question if believing in a soul, is vain. You squirrel away cash you'll never spend just in case hard times should show up again. But you pray you'll never need that bankroll, choosing to believe God’s will, in the end, will reign. (Curtal Sonnet) 6/27/2021

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Indiana Shaw

Date: 7/26/2021 3:10:00 AM

A first for me to read a Curtal Sonnet, and then see it turned into such a powerful write, it just adds to the body of content, a well deserved POTD Emile . . . : )

Emile Pinet
Date: 7/26/2021 8:34:00 AM

Thanks, Indiana, I appreciate your comments my friend, Emile,

Brandy Nicole

Date: 6/29/2021 7:45:00 PM

"The weight of old age increases with time" Yes, it most certainly does. So many thoughts linger, as we get older. Like you, I choose to believe in God's Will. This is so beautiful and tender. Congratulations Emile, on Poem of the Day. Hugs, Brandy

Emile Pinet
Date: 6/30/2021 7:12:00 AM

Thanks Brandy, your words are like a ray of sunshine my friend, Emile.

Sam Kauffman

Date: 6/29/2021 5:09:00 PM

Emile, congratulations on your POTD honors. This is written with your superb perceptions of life and its seasons. So well crafted. Blessings my friend. Enjoy this honor.

Emile Pinet
Date: 6/29/2021 5:52:00 PM

Thanks Sam, I appreciate it my friend, Emile.

Constance La France

Date: 6/29/2021 4:29:00 PM

Emile, wonderful write and congratulations on receiving POEM OF THE DAY, enjoy the honor, peace and tranquility _Constance

Emile Pinet
Date: 6/29/2021 5:52:00 PM

Thanks Constance, I appreciate it my friend, Emile.

Eve Roper

Date: 6/29/2021 2:11:00 PM

Very well written and said, Emile, I am there and feeling it. Congratulations on POTD. Hugs Eve

Emile Pinet
Date: 6/29/2021 3:42:00 PM

Thanks Eve, I appreciate it my friend, Emile.

Jennifer Fenn

Date: 6/29/2021 12:57:00 PM

Cool Poem! Congrats on POTD!

Emile Pinet
Date: 6/29/2021 1:03:00 PM

Thanks Jennifer, I appreciate it my friend, Emile.

Joseph May

Date: 6/29/2021 12:52:00 PM

Congrats on POTD Emile..

Emile Pinet
Date: 6/29/2021 12:54:00 PM

Thanks Joseph, I appreciate it my friend, Emile.

Krish Radhakrishna

Date: 6/29/2021 12:44:00 PM

Perfect Emile! so true! congrats on POTD!

Emile Pinet
Date: 6/29/2021 12:54:00 PM

Thanks Krish, I appreciate it my friend, Emile.

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 6/29/2021 11:07:00 AM

- Congratulations on your p.o.t.d., Emile :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Emile Pinet
Date: 6/29/2021 12:53:00 PM

Thanks Anne-Lise, I appreciate it my friend, Emile.

Tom Cunningham

Date: 6/29/2021 8:33:00 AM

It gets us all eventually Emile, we have to make the most of what time we have left. Congrats on your POTD, enjoy the honour. Tom

Emile Pinet
Date: 6/29/2021 9:49:00 AM

Thanks Tom, I appreciate your comments my friend, Emile.

Ken Rone

Date: 6/29/2021 8:23:00 AM

I thought about these issues just yesterday. S finely crafted format with timely advice. Congrats - Ken

Emile Pinet
Date: 6/29/2021 9:49:00 AM

Thanks Ken, I appreciate your comments my friend, Emile.

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 6/29/2021 8:09:00 AM

Congratulations on your Potd win. A wonderful write. I have seen more kids/family fight over money/stuff left behind. I just had family steal from me after a family death. It is crazy. Use it all up. Enjoy your win with blessings..............

Emile Pinet
Date: 6/29/2021 9:48:00 AM

Thanks Paula, I wholeheartedly agree and appreciate your comments my friend, Emile.

Unseeking Seeker

Date: 6/29/2021 8:02:00 AM

Harsh truth. Yet, even as body decays, spirit soars! Congrats on POTD, Emile

Emile Pinet
Date: 6/29/2021 9:46:00 AM

Thanks Unseeking, I appreciate your comments my friend, Emile.

Kim Merryman

Date: 6/29/2021 7:28:00 AM

An insightful write, Emile! Congrats on your POTD honor! Blessings, Kim M

Emile Pinet
Date: 6/29/2021 7:33:00 AM

Thanks Kim, I appreciate your comments my friend, Emile.

Rama Balasubramanian

Date: 6/29/2021 1:50:00 AM

You poem speaks of reality and wisdom. Many can relate to this. Congratulations on your well deserved Potd. Enjoy the honour and your day friend.

Emile Pinet
Date: 6/29/2021 7:32:00 AM

Thanks Rama, I appreciate your comments my friend, Emile.

Quoth Theraven

Date: 6/28/2021 6:59:00 AM

Emile, Gravity seeks to claim. Your form chosen and wisdom imparted in God's will have a lasting effect. -Richard

Emile Pinet
Date: 6/28/2021 7:12:00 AM

Thanks Richard, it is always nice to hear from you, I appreciate your comments my friend, Emile.

Regina Mcintosh

Date: 6/27/2021 6:12:00 PM

Wonderful write. God bless you always, Love, Gina

Emile Pinet
Date: 6/28/2021 7:11:00 AM

Thanks Regina, I appreciate your comments my friend, Emile.

Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 6/27/2021 12:13:00 PM

Hello Emile, yes this is so true for everyone. You never know when you will need the saved money. Enjoy your day my friend.

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 6/28/2021 11:21:00 AM

Hello Emile, you are welcome my friend. Enjoy your day.

Emile Pinet
Date: 6/28/2021 7:10:00 AM

Thank you Darlene, it's always a pleasure to hear from you my friend, Emile.

L Milton Hankins

Date: 6/27/2021 11:04:00 AM

Ah, Emile, so much truth in this poem. I, myself, keep hesitating to spend and enjoy myself (nearing 80) for fear I will need the money one day...uh, one day, when I live one day at a time??? So well-written, too. You are to be commended. This is POTD worthy!

Emile Pinet
Date: 6/28/2021 7:07:00 AM

Thanks Milt, your comments are like a ray of sunshine on a cloudy day my friend, Emile.