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'The Perfume bottle' poetry contest- Sponsor Craig Cornish

The Perfume Bottle

My fiancés' stone, ten years- she lost her life 
Wish that she can hear me, yet well I know 
And yet, in time, she would have been my wife 
I grant I couldn't bear to watch her go 

Do I think I shall e'er forget her scent 
The vastness of my love, has yet, fused thine 
And still, the ring I bought her, was ne'er meant 
For this, a life of sadness, belongs- to mine  

Served thy soul, unwelcoming-sordid boon  
Rose odors- from her perfume bottle, still 
Keeping my memories of her in tune 
Glimpses of her smiles flash, ere- she fell ill 

Kept inside my armoires' safe, ten long years 
Her perfume bottle, overflows- with tears

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David Crandall Date: 9/14/2025 6:29:00 PM Well written, sad sonnet! Login to Reply

Paula Goldsmith Date: 9/13/2025 10:15:00 AM Sorry I am late. I took yesterday off... Congratulations on your POTD win. I enjoyed reading your wonderful "The Perfume Bottle" write. Great Ending. I wish I had some of my old bottles but all are gone. Have a blessed day with your win as you go writing away........ Login to Reply Charles Messina Date: 9/13/2025 6:13:00 PM LOL- No worries, my dear friend. Everyone deserves a day off! Thank you so much for your kind words and continuing support. Have a blessed weekend!

Unseeking Seeker Date: 9/12/2025 11:29:00 PM Sad and yet beautiful, a deep, heartfelt tribute to your beloved. Warmest congratulations on POTD, Charles Login to Reply Charles Messina Date: 9/13/2025 5:19:00 AM Thank you so much, U.S. This was fictional, dear friend.

Brandy Nicole Date: 9/12/2025 7:14:00 PM Usually, when perfume fills the air, a feeling of romance and passion lingers. That's not the case here. Your thoughts are deep, sad and emotional. They touch my heart. Congratulations Charles, on Poem of the Day. My best to you. Hugs, Brandy Login to Reply Charles Messina Date: 9/13/2025 5:20:00 AM Hi Brandy, Thanks so much for your lovely comments. Hugs, Charlie

Paige Hind Date: 9/12/2025 7:12:00 PM Wow. Congrats on POTD! Deserved truly. Login to Reply Charles Messina Date: 9/13/2025 5:20:00 AM Thank you so much, Paige. :)

Regina Mcintosh Date: 9/12/2025 2:02:00 PM Beautiful. Congrats on POTD. God bless you. love, Gina Login to Reply Charles Messina Date: 9/13/2025 5:21:00 AM Hi Regina, Thank you so much! I pray your husband is doing well. God Bless. Love, Charlie

Mike Gentile Date: 9/12/2025 11:19:00 AM Charlie this is so beautiful! Congratulations on your POTD honors ! Login to Reply Charles Messina Date: 9/13/2025 5:22:00 AM Mike, great to hear from you! Thanks much, my friend!

Abdullah Alhemaidy Date: 9/12/2025 11:19:00 AM Hello Charles :-) Congratulations on your lovely p.o.t.d! Have a nice day! Login to Reply Charles Messina Date: 9/13/2025 5:23:00 AM Thank you very much, Abdullah! Have a nice weekend!

I Am Anaya Date: 9/12/2025 10:24:00 AM Sweet Charlie, Congratulations on an interesting sentimental journey and perfume bottle entry and last but not least, Poem Of The Day! I must know if it is fiction. My thoughts are with you. xXHugs Login to Reply Charles Messina Date: 9/13/2025 5:27:00 AM Hello charming Anaya, Thank you so much for your lovely comments on my fictional poem. I was overwhelmed to see it was granted POTD! Hugs xo

Linda Alice Fowler Date: 9/12/2025 9:42:00 AM So beautifully and sensuously written Charlie. Very melancholy vibe to this sonnet. Congratulations! :) Login to Reply Charles Messina Date: 9/13/2025 5:28:00 AM Aww...thank you very much for your sweet comments, Alice. hugs

Mickey Grubb Date: 9/12/2025 8:11:00 AM Hey Charles, beautifully intimate…more than worthy of POTD. Login to Reply Charles Messina Date: 9/13/2025 5:29:00 AM Hey Mickey, thanks my friend. Much Appreciated!

Daniel Henry Rodgers Date: 9/12/2025 7:05:00 AM Hello Charles, Congrats on POTD! It’s heartbreaking, but at the same time beautiful in the way it honors her presence. It is so deeply intimate, and it lingers, just like the scent you write about. Blessings, Charles, Daniel Login to Reply Charles Messina Date: 9/13/2025 5:31:00 AM Hello Daniel, thanks for your wonderful comments and recent visits. I was surprised and flattered to see that it was POTD! Blessings, my friend, Charlie

Bill Baker Date: 9/12/2025 6:51:00 AM Congratulations on your fine POTD, Charlie! Enjoy your special day of recognition, my friend. Bill Login to Reply Charles Messina Date: 9/13/2025 5:33:00 AM Hey Bill, I was surprised and thrilled to see it was POTD! Thank you so much...Your friend from N.J. Charlie

Valsa George Date: 9/12/2025 5:43:00 AM Very emotive and sad....! The scent associated with a person, especially of a dear one wiped out of life, will linger long in our memory. A great sonnet for the contest. Congratulations Charlie on your POTD honor. Login to Reply Charles Messina Date: 9/13/2025 5:36:00 AM Valsa, although this is fictional, you are absolutely right. I can still practically smell the scent of my dear mother's skin even though she has passed over 30 years ago. Thanks for your lovely comments :)

Sara Etgen-Baker Date: 9/12/2025 5:01:00 AM congrats, Mr. Charles! I'm delighted to see this poem received POTD designation! It's a touching poem. Login to Reply Charles Messina Date: 9/13/2025 5:38:00 AM Sara, thanks again for your return visit. I am thrilled to see it as POTD!

Tania Kitchin Date: 9/12/2025 3:34:00 AM Charlie, a beautiful emotive poem. Congratulations on POTD! Login to Reply Charles Messina Date: 9/13/2025 5:38:00 AM Thank you so much, Tania!

Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 9/12/2025 1:46:00 AM - A scent that brings back fond memories, Charlie - Beautiful poem :) - Congratulations on your p.o.t.d. .. enjoy :) - Best wishes in the contest :) - hugs Login to Reply Charles Messina Date: 9/13/2025 5:41:00 AM Thank you very much, Anne-Lise :) Amazing how we can still hold onto the scents of loved ones. Thanks also for the wishes! -Hugs

Beryl Edmonds Date: 9/12/2025 12:53:00 AM A lovely tribute to a lost love Charlie, congratulations on having received poem of the day… Beryl Login to Reply Charles Messina Date: 9/13/2025 5:42:00 AM Thank you so much, Beryl. This was actually a fictional write...but may it be a tribute to those who have lost a dear loved one. :) Charlie

Tom Cunningham Date: 9/12/2025 12:40:00 AM Congratulations to you Charlie on today's honour of POTD. Hope you're keeping well. Tom Login to Reply Charles Messina Date: 9/13/2025 5:44:00 AM Tom, nice to see you, my friend. Thank you so much for the congrats! Keeping well, I hope all's well on your end too! Charlie

Victor Buhagiar Date: 9/11/2025 3:12:00 AM A great sonnet, so well composed. I don't particularly enjoy perfume, but I often bought subtle scents for my wife. Delightful poem. Login to Reply Charles Messina Date: 9/11/2025 1:47:00 PM Thank you, for your kind words, Victor! BTW, I don't particularly like perfume either, too much will make you sneeze :)

Sara Etgen-Baker Date: 9/10/2025 5:13:00 PM beautifully penned and poignant Sonnet, Charles. Sincerely sorry for your loss. I still have one of my mother's perfume bottles. Every time I see it or open it, tears flow. I truly liked your poem...sound contest entry! faving Login to Reply Charles Messina Date: 9/10/2025 7:26:00 PM Thank you so much for your lovely comments, Sara. Have a wonderful evening!