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Of chances lost and memories I've wept As misty silhouettes dance from heart to mind When once before no oath was kept This grief I've felt cannot stay blind Yet once again my hope gains strength This gift from you must share its due I pray to give new light true length With blessed intent to start anew Life's scars hold not their own recourse Alone, I dare not dress these wounds You've put an end to all discourse No more healing balm is to be found To have such peace again to share Please walk with me as I dream to dare When Love Reckons A Second Time Contest Sponsored By Nayda Ivette Negron 08/25/2016

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Francis J Grasso

Date: 10/9/2016 7:11:00 AM

I love this sonnet, Charlie. I especially love the last two lines. Beautiful poem. ...Fran

Robert Lindley

Date: 10/2/2016 11:01:00 PM

Another excellent sonnet my friend. Adding this gem to my fav list. A PLEASURE TO READ YOUR CREATIONS TONIGHT.

Phillip Garcia

Date: 9/14/2016 5:46:00 AM

I love the sonnet, naturally, as it's brilliantly composed - but I'm curious about the picture. I'm sure it's just me being ignorant but could you share what the correlation is?

Phillip Garcia
Date: 9/15/2016 1:40:00 PM

Ah! Thank you for that. As I expected the explanation did make me feel dumb. I've only seen that movie about 500 times so don't know why I couldn't figure that out. Thanks Charlie!

Charlie Smith
Date: 9/14/2016 7:26:00 AM

It's from the movie "It's A Wonderful Life" starring Jimmy Stewart as George Baily. It's a Christmas classic about how life would be different without them and second chances... Thanks Phillip

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 9/13/2016 9:05:00 AM

In some cases second chances are beautiful like this poem.

Charlie Smith
Date: 9/14/2016 7:27:00 AM

Thanks again Richard...

Tom Arnone

Date: 9/6/2016 8:33:00 PM

Best line, "I pray to give new light true length" Really like that, Charlie. :-)

Charlie Smith
Date: 9/6/2016 9:40:00 PM

Thanks Tom...

Maurice Rigoler

Date: 9/3/2016 3:29:00 PM

An optimistic sonnet! Second chances at life always produce determined results, be they physical or spiritual. Many thanks for the kind stop by. Yes, I am a wine lover but in moderation. In fact, I'm enjoying a red wine at the moment. Best to you in your writing endeavors. / M

Charlie Smith
Date: 9/6/2016 9:39:00 PM

Thanks for the visit Maurice...

Wendy Rycroft

Date: 9/2/2016 1:52:00 AM

Great well-done x Congrats x

Charlie Smith
Date: 9/6/2016 9:39:00 PM

Thank you Wendy

Paul Callus

Date: 9/1/2016 4:05:00 PM

A lovely sonnet built on strength of character and hope. Congrats on your fine win, Charlie. Regards // paul

Charlie Smith
Date: 9/1/2016 4:08:00 PM

Thank you Paul...

Jiril Clemons

Date: 8/31/2016 7:55:00 PM

Amazing Sonnet, Charlie. The feeling of reasons to live, love, and rejoice again are deeply expressed in this poetic piece. Enjoyable overall. Check out some of my poems, might find some you like. Peace.

Charlie Smith
Date: 8/31/2016 9:00:00 PM

Thanks Jiril, I will...

Sandra Haight

Date: 8/31/2016 4:54:00 PM

A beautiful Sonnet, Charlie, and very heartfelt. Congratulations on your placement in the contest. Sandra

Charlie Smith
Date: 8/31/2016 7:40:00 PM

Thank you Sandra...

Agnes Krampe

Date: 8/31/2016 4:05:00 PM

Congrats, Charlie. I especially love the last two lines.

Charlie Smith
Date: 8/31/2016 7:33:00 PM

Thank you Agnes...

Nayda Ivette Negron Flores

Date: 8/31/2016 2:13:00 PM

Congratulations Charlie on the placement of the contest.

Charlie Smith
Date: 8/31/2016 3:48:00 PM

Thank you.

Winged Warrior

Date: 8/30/2016 1:51:00 PM

Beautifully written my friend...best of luck...god bless...^WW^

Charlie Smith
Date: 8/30/2016 2:40:00 PM

Thank you WW...

Nette Onclaud

Date: 8/30/2016 11:18:00 AM

this may as well be hopeful plea for a second chance which we are all entitled to... beautiful, charlie..huggs

Charlie Smith
Date: 8/30/2016 2:39:00 PM

Thank you Nette...

Carrie Richards

Date: 8/29/2016 5:13:00 PM

Oh Charlie, it is if you wear your heart on your sleeve. Here you have opened up, and shared it all with us. Lovely work it is! Best of luck in this contest: this will do well!

Charlie Smith
Date: 8/30/2016 2:38:00 PM

Thank you Carrie...

Arthur Vaso

Date: 8/28/2016 6:13:00 PM

The first thought that came to mind was "perfection" and I see I was right! Such a beautiful a well written sonnet! :)

Charlie Smith
Date: 8/28/2016 6:40:00 PM

Thank you Arthur, I do so appreciate your visit and kind note...

Mike Hauser

Date: 8/28/2016 2:19:00 PM

Perfection!

Charlie Smith
Date: 8/28/2016 5:10:00 PM

You are too kind Mike, thank you.

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 8/28/2016 12:43:00 PM

- This is deeply moving and beautifully written, Charlie - Wish I could give you a proper hugs ..... feel you need one :) - Good luck in the contest - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Charlie Smith
Date: 8/28/2016 5:09:00 PM

I accept. Thank you Anne-Lise...

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 8/25/2016 7:40:00 PM

VERY good work for this theme, Charlie. hope it fares well!!

Charlie Smith
Date: 8/26/2016 11:10:00 AM

Thank you Andrea.