Lost Souls-Miltonic Sonnet

Lost souls that always roam the lonely roads,   
Ever searching for that spring they shan’t find  
In melancholy souls of their same kind,  
Whose burdens break their backs with heavy loads,  
Intertwined with heartbreak which bodes 
Of darkest baggage from a life defined,
Containing sorrows leaving them maligned.  
Though living within these confines one loathes, 
Irrespective of profound loss of pride, 
They deign to keep their loneliness repressed.
Old shadows follow, adding to their woes. 
Seems almost an eon since last they cried, 
Echoing in deaf ears how they’ve transgressed; 
Yet hope glimmers in those sad eyes, Lord knows.

April, 18, 2014
Copyright © | Year Posted 2014


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Date: 8/23/2020 12:04:00 AM
A sad yet impressive write, Connie! I had to look up Miltonic sonnet, but I'm glad I did because I learned something new. You did such an admirable job. Very belated congratulations for the contest win for you, but even more so for tackling a challenging form and bringing so much gravitas to your words. God bless you ~ John
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Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 8/23/2020 1:08:00 AM
I don't enjoy writing sad poetry John, but I think the contest required it. Thank you very much for your appreciated insightful comment. Blessings xxoo
Date: 5/13/2014 11:55:00 PM
Congratulations on your poem and win. So sad and yet so true. Love, Joyce
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Date: 5/13/2014 3:38:00 PM
I'll add my congratulations, Connie! Cheers, Roy
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Date: 5/13/2014 3:09:00 PM
Congratulations, Connie. How true, so many sad, lonely and broken souls in our world.
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Date: 5/13/2014 2:06:00 PM
There is such a truth.......we never know how many paths we cross each day with someone who suffers a heavy burden. I love your message. :) Congrats on your win, and touching poem.
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Date: 5/13/2014 1:13:00 PM
Way to go with this winning work..Sara
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Date: 5/13/2014 1:11:00 PM
CONNIE, Congratulations:) in Craig's, "Miltonic Sonnet" contest... xox~ LINDA
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Date: 5/13/2014 12:32:00 PM
The power of the human spirit and it's will to live on when all seems lost is something that always amazes me. wonderful Miltonic sonnet, Connie.. Congrat's. Lainie
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Date: 5/13/2014 9:40:00 AM
Nice imagery, Connie! Congratulations on your win!
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Date: 5/13/2014 9:28:00 AM
A great write Connie ! Lovely words sad story yet a hope,, simply beauty ! Congrats on fine win !
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Date: 5/8/2014 8:47:00 PM
hey Connie, Belated birthday wishes again and as for the Darkness at Noon, I don't really know what it was supposed to be except something that would ruin earth and make us almost like zombies!!
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Date: 4/30/2014 7:56:00 AM
Very nice, Connie! I'm trying one of these, too, my first. I can already see yours is better, though. Cheers, Roy
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Date: 4/28/2014 8:52:00 AM
Liked the last line a lot. Peace & Love Matthew Anish
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Date: 4/28/2014 7:25:00 AM
Hi Connie. A lovely poem. I fear we are gradually creating a nation of lost souls. Every time a factory closes, whole towns become "lost". Working relationships (which are REAL relationships) are lost in the blink of an eye. People are forced to uproot to find work elsewhere. And this may happen many times in a person's lifetime. But as you say, "hope glimmers in those sad eyes". Thankfully, we always have hope:) Hugs;) ...BH
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Date: 4/23/2014 1:39:00 AM
I was one of those lost souls for awhile, but I think I've found where I belong now. I love the depth of this soulful write. An amazing poem, Connie! This reminded me of my poem titled, "Lonely Soul".
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Date: 4/22/2014 5:26:00 PM
connie, Hope you saw that I posted to PFT> Hope you are doing well. It's a grey and gloomy day here and I will go make dinner as soon as I finish ten more comments@!!
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Date: 4/22/2014 12:39:00 PM
A well-written poem.
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Date: 4/21/2014 6:05:00 PM
connie, wow, I can't believe you have not had a burger in THAT many years that you told me. OH MY!! Are you vegetarian?? but as a type A, you are eating very well for your blood type to avoid red meat. Finally saw the comment you made me about your "muse" Good one!!
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Date: 4/21/2014 2:50:00 PM
awesome sonnet, Connie. Loved the story about your granddaughter and the eggs : )
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Date: 4/21/2014 8:20:00 AM
One wonders what the true difference is between lost & searching/seeking, I would guess it is point of view? Congrad's on a fine win. Light & Love
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Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 4/21/2014 1:55:00 PM
L am a bit confused Deb, this contest hasn't been judged yet. What are the congrats for?
Date: 4/20/2014 4:00:00 PM
I really enjoyed this read, I luv this style and this poem reminds me a little of the first one I ever posted here!! Happy Easter!!!
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Date: 4/19/2014 11:46:00 PM
Oh, how heartbreaking is the human condition. If we are to learn at all, it is more the case that we do so in spite ourselves rather than because of who we are. Your poem really delivers because of the overarching congruity between form and content. I loved it.
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Date: 4/19/2014 5:31:00 PM
Hopefuly they will find sign posts along the road that will lead them home. This is a sad and very effective write.
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Date: 4/19/2014 12:13:00 AM
Was it your first sonnet ever? I saw what you wrote to Dave below here. I thought maybe you had tried other sonnets before.
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Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 4/19/2014 12:59:00 AM
It was my first Miltonic Sonnet Andrea. I have to be in the right mood to write Andrea. My muse helped, my muse being my granddaughter who was sleeping. Haha
Date: 4/19/2014 12:12:00 AM
WOW, Connie. way to do the challenge. I really need to get on the ball with this one. I think I never saw you do so well with a sonnet before!!!
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