A Key

a broken heart awaits its somber fate
the hands of time have made it beat too weak
to find the pulse of love it used to seek
it fades within a burdened soul abate
then hides the key that frees the chains of weight
within a soul where darkness seems to peak
it cannot beat in harmony nor speak 
without the stroke of time to guide its gait

a gallant soul i give this gift to you
break free these chains that weigh this heart of mine
awake from dreams a restless soul to see
a heart that beats an endless pulse anew
and sees again how fate and love entwine
when souls in love through time find ways to be

January 1 2020

Open me first poetry contest
Sponsored by Craig Cornish
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Date: 1/15/2020 12:47:00 PM
Hi Sandra, Congratulations on your win! Wonderful imagery and metaphor - "a broken heart awaits its somber fate." Lovely phrase - so vivid and elegant.
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Sandra Adams
Date: 1/15/2020 7:19:00 PM
thank you so much....my second ever italian sonnet, both written for this contest, but this one i liked better...i was excited with the win... hugs
Date: 1/15/2020 7:39:00 AM
Congratulations on your placement in this contest Sandy. Your poem was beautiful and deserved to be in the top 3.
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Sandra Adams
Date: 1/15/2020 10:51:00 AM
Thank you Chris...i was pleasantly surprised...i didn't expect to be placed at all honestly... :)
Date: 1/2/2020 9:31:00 PM
So lovely... fairy dust and wine... Ann
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Sandra Adams
Date: 1/3/2020 11:39:00 AM
Thank you so much Ann... heading to visit your words momentarily...i will share the wine with you later... hugs
Date: 1/2/2020 8:23:00 PM
Look at you, at it again with a formal form. Well done!
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Sandra Adams
Date: 1/2/2020 9:05:00 PM
Thank you Juliet...trying some of these forms... this one took a whole day to write... hugs
Date: 1/2/2020 7:15:00 AM
A symphony of emotions composed by your gifted pen--you rock my friend.
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Date: 1/2/2020 10:06:00 AM
Thank you so much Vijay for such a delightful comment my friend...i am trying to learn some forms... this one took awhile...i just feel i have to bend my thoughts to fit forms more than with free verse... hugs
Date: 1/2/2020 6:58:00 AM
Absolutely beautiful my friend. Such a well crafted poem that really hits the mark with it's meter and rhythm not to mention the amazing feel the theme brings to this piece. Loved this Sandy. And the rhymes continue like a bouquet of the most fragrant flowers. :)
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Sandra Adams
Date: 1/2/2020 10:04:00 AM
Thank you Chris... your comment has brought a smile... this one took all day to write...i wasn't sure if i was happy with it at first...i am trying forms to learn the rhyme and meter for some contests...i still love my free verse...to me it's much easier... :) hugs
Date: 1/2/2020 6:51:00 AM
From highest highs... To lowest lows... All points in between... The way you write... Emotions stream... From tears to smiles that gleam... Awesome poetry dear Lady...
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Sandra Adams
Date: 1/2/2020 10:02:00 AM
Thank you so much...i don't think i know how to keep emotions out of my poetry...it seems to be where my muse takes the journeys... hugs
Date: 1/2/2020 5:49:00 AM
Beautiful sonnet Sandra, you're certainly spreading your wings, when I first came to soup I thought poetry was rhyme and rhyme only. I've had my eyes opened for sure. Hope you have a happy new year. Tom
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Date: 1/2/2020 10:01:00 AM
Thank you so much Tom...i try and attempt forms here and there... a limerick is not one i have really worked on...but hey you never know...i always struggled in rhyme and meter and seem to be getting a little better with them as time goes on... Happy New Year my friend... hugs
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