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This Journey So Short:

Thy nights are full of longing and despair, And my days are filled in much the same way, I long to live without a single care, It is possible, for this I do pray. Most tell you that this cannot be achieved, But I believe that miracles come true, For far too long now I have sat and grieved, Over misspent time and indulgence too. So try I shall to live a life worthwhile, One with substance and meaning to its end, Have walked this road for many a mile, Into every valley, mountain and bend. At times I'll still feel left out in the cold, This journey so short, and mine is untold. /|\ (Ten syllables per line)

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Doug Vinson

Date: 12/13/2016 2:54:00 AM

"For far too long now I have sat and grieved, Over misspent time and indulgence too." <~~ this is the real deal. : ) So true, and yet... And yet I think we need to be ever-mindful of our past failures - especially those of us who have been truly foolish (guilty, here). We can spend too much time looking back, yes, but we shouldn't lose total sight of it.

White Wolf
Date: 12/13/2016 3:01:00 AM

You'll get no argument here my friend! Me thinks you be the Seer in your own poem 'The Seeker" /|\

Freddie Robinson Jr.

Date: 12/7/2016 2:30:00 PM

The ending is profound, Rick. And the poem itself is inked in wisdom. Very thoughtful and meditative poem, at least to me. Loved it though. Excellent write. I've been under the weather a bit, haven't been reading the other poet's poems like I want. But I'm feeling better now. Much love to you, my Aussie friend.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 12/7/2016 12:42:00 AM

Very nice, Rick and I really love the ending couplet. That makes all the difference when writing sonnets. Perfect last line.

White Wolf
Date: 12/7/2016 12:47:00 AM

Thanks, Andrea! They are words of encouragement you speak! I thank you always for your input. /|\

Judy Ball

Date: 12/6/2016 11:26:00 AM

I always say: Life is not always fun and it is not always fair but it is always an experience. It's what we get out of that experience that counts. Great job here. God Bless, JB

White Wolf
Date: 12/6/2016 9:45:00 PM

Thank you, Judy /|\

Paloma P

Date: 12/6/2016 8:24:00 AM

Very relatable and eloquently written rendition!

White Wolf
Date: 12/6/2016 9:44:00 PM

Thanks, Paloma! It is great to see you back on this machine! /|\

Eve Roper

Date: 12/5/2016 12:35:00 PM

Oh my, Rick I can feel the ach in this write, pray it isn't you my friend... Wonderful write, great and perfect form : ) Hugs Eve

White Wolf
Date: 12/6/2016 9:43:00 PM

Thank you, Eve /|\

Probir Gupta

Date: 12/5/2016 8:52:00 AM

A lovely resolve, a guiding star ... the Sonnet path where you are ...

White Wolf
Date: 12/6/2016 9:42:00 PM

Even your comments are poetic to the ear, And yes, I am on the sonnet path at the moment, Thank you, Probir /|\

Chris Green

Date: 12/5/2016 8:00:00 AM

I think at times we all feel left out in the cold, but miracles can come true and the warmth we seek will always find us when we need it most. Very nicely expressed thoughts and feelings my friend.

White Wolf
Date: 12/6/2016 9:40:00 PM

Thank you, Chris /|\

Darren White

Date: 12/5/2016 12:44:00 AM

Not over the moon? Perhaps, but still... It has a 'bumpy' kind of cadence, but that actually adds to its charm :)

White Wolf
Date: 12/5/2016 12:48:00 AM

Thanks, Darren, nice of you to say /|\