Emile Pinet Poet Sonnet

A Broken Locket

She left nothing but a broken locket,
snapped in two, as though it had been stepped on.
And as I slipped it into my pocket,
I realized that she was truly gone.

She kept our pictures in that golden heart,
saying we would always be together.
But before too long, we drifted apart,
encountering rogue waves and rough weather.

She left me in the wee hours of the night,
into the darkness that swallowed her whole.
And as she silently slipped out of sight,
she cut the tether to my heart and soul.

Failing to care enough to retrieve it,
she left nothing but a broken locket.

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Connie Marcum Wong August 3, 2022 at 8:29 AM I am sorry this comment is belated Emile. Your talent excels it seems at creating great poetry no matter the form. This poem shines a light on your talent Emile. I loved this emotive poem. A Fave for me. Congratulations on your wonderful win. Blessings xxoo Emile Pinet August 3, 2022 at 10:12 AM Thanks, Connie, belated or not, as always, I appreciate your comments my friend, Emile.

Andy Chunn July 15, 2022 at 12:05 PM Beautifully written - the story of lost love is universal and poignant. Lovely descriptions abound. Congratulations on the win. Emile Pinet July 15, 2022 at 1:16 PM Thanks, Andy, I appreciate your comments my friend, Emile.

Christuraj Alex July 11, 2022 at 8:10 PM "into the darkness that swallowed her whole" - Wow! Beautiful. Congratulations! Emile Pinet July 13, 2022 at 7:09 AM Thanks, Christuraj, as always, I appreciate your comments my friend, Emile.

Terry Flood July 11, 2022 at 12:05 PM I’d never heard of an orphan sonnet. This was smashing. Congrats on your win, Emile. Terry Emile Pinet July 11, 2022 at 12:41 PM Thanks, Terry, I appreciate it my friend, Emile.

Joseph May July 11, 2022 at 8:00 AM Leaving only a locket to remeber her, Very nicly penned Emile, Congrats on your win Emile Pinet July 11, 2022 at 8:14 AM Thanks, Joseph, I appreciate the placement, my friend, Emile.

Andrea Dietrich July 2, 2022 at 9:44 AM I love that you did an orphan sonnet. You wrote a super poem for this challenge. Emile Pinet July 4, 2022 at 1:05 PM Thanks, Andrea, I appreciate your comments my friend, Emile.

David Mchattie June 22, 2022 at 2:15 PM Into every life... a little rain must fall. Nicely done in capturing the sorrow of a broken heart. Stay well my friend. Emile Pinet June 23, 2022 at 11:29 AM Thank you, David, I appreciate your comments my friend, Emile.

Darlene De Beaulieu June 22, 2022 at 10:43 AM Hello Emile, this is so sad to read. Enjoy your day my friend. Darlene De Beaulieu June 22, 2022 at 3:07 PM Hello Emile, I got caught up in the moment. yes it is just a poem. Enjoy your evening my friend. Emile Pinet June 22, 2022 at 11:13 AM Thanks, Darlene, it's only a poem my friend, no need for sadness, Emile.