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Shades of Your Smile

In solitude I sit, in the silence of thought As my mind conjures memories past In the still frame of shadows your image is caught Seared in my memory the day it was cast I wonder if your smile still has that glow Oh, forbid the clouds to cover your light That your smile through the clouds will always show And brighten the darkness in the heart of my night That I may grieve not, alone and forlorn Knowing that you, in happiness soar My heart though heavy, no more to mourn As your smile shines brighter than ever before And if in the silence bitter tears fall My heart will seek solace in love's sweet recall

Copyright © | Year Posted 2014




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Date: 8/12/2017 2:38:00 PM
Wow Joseph. Another favorite this is. Absolutely beautiful. ! :)
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Date: 10/19/2014 11:05:00 PM
These words are very sad, and yet, they're still sentimental. I've been there before, and I think most of us have experienced this lonesome feeling.... Congrats on your win with this great poem. So beautifully expressed, Joseph!
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Date: 10/17/2014 12:17:00 PM
Congratz on your win! ^^
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Date: 10/16/2014 9:58:00 PM
I can relate well to this beautiful poem Joseph. It touched my heart. I am going to add it to my Favourites. Congratulations on your win.
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Date: 10/16/2014 8:32:00 AM
It is nice to see this super one on the winning list,congrats Joseph.
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Date: 10/16/2014 5:28:00 AM
Great write of feelings, congrats on the win, Joseph
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Date: 10/16/2014 4:30:00 AM
such an emotional write many congrats on your win:-) hugs jan xx
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Date: 10/15/2014 11:34:00 PM
No bad writers in this contest! You were fast, furious, humorous, romantic,lost, found, sought after, wondrous! THANKS FOR ENTERING! I'M HAPPY!
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Joseph May
Date: 10/16/2014 3:09:00 PM
Thank you for the placement Judy....great contest
Date: 5/13/2014 2:05:00 PM
I like the contrast of emotions from sadness and grief, to peace and happiness. This is a truly beautiful poem, Joseph. I really loved it! Congratulations on your well deserved win!
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Date: 5/11/2014 7:16:00 PM
Lovely. congratulations on your win. Love, Joyce
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Date: 5/11/2014 3:37:00 PM
Beautiful, romantic and sad at the same time. Love the rhyme. // congrats on a fine win. // paul
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Date: 5/11/2014 5:20:00 AM
Congratulations on a fine win for interesting write, Joseph
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Date: 5/11/2014 2:09:00 AM
Joseph,. Thank you for everything, CONGRATULATIONS!!! Have yourself a wonderful night, and a beautiful mother's days.... xox~ Linda
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Date: 2/17/2014 7:56:00 AM
so, so sad a poem Joseph quite lovely too a great pen hugs
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Date: 2/8/2014 10:27:00 AM
Ahh..just knowing she is happy....very sweet..but so sad....lovely poem Joseph....
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Date: 2/7/2014 8:39:00 AM
A lovely sonnet. Soft, romantic and the language flows.
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Date: 2/7/2014 3:00:00 AM
A moment is better than naught...great poetry
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Date: 2/6/2014 4:07:00 PM
i love sonnets and i love this too,,,
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Joseph May
Date: 2/6/2014 6:53:00 PM
Thank you Harry
Date: 2/6/2014 3:26:00 PM
JOseph, this is very flowing. So many sonnets I read are too much like free verse. I prefer this way!! I just wish you would not use the antiquated word "thee" in your poem. I really like this lovely sonnet and its message.
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Joseph May
Date: 2/6/2014 6:53:00 PM
Thanks Andrea...I will rethink that one...hugs
Date: 2/5/2014 4:56:00 PM
I AM CERTAIN NOT!!-NO FRIGGIN" WAY AT ALL IN A MILLION LIFETIMES!!!...but I admire you,//Sinclair
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Date: 2/5/2014 4:25:00 PM
You are a better man than I JM!!!...I swear am ex, I wish she were dead!!!...nice poem, but I cannot relate!//Sinclair
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Joseph May
Date: 2/5/2014 4:47:00 PM
Oh boy...I wouldn't be so harsh..I hope in time you can forgive her
Date: 2/5/2014 7:31:00 AM
Joseph I love it so romantic great pen hugs
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Joseph May
Date: 2/5/2014 8:02:00 AM
Thank you Shadow

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