Charlie Smith Poet Sonnet

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About Time

Seconds lost on questioning,
why time's not left to chance?
Each moment is everlasting,
fate's no relentless circumstance.

We act as if time can be saved,
how pointless to believe.
Never has one debt been paid
from hours or days received.

A lifetime is a leaf of yesterday
with no relevance to tomorrow.
Reliving doubts will just betray
all claims once paid with sorrow.

There is no time for one to slay
with so many aspirations left in play.

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Maurice Rigoler June 30, 2018 at 10:02 AM A probing poem, Charlie, yet in a more profounder sense, a waste of time. I have regrets the way I've lived my life, but only those brought on me by outside forces. Otherwise, I've accomplished things I wanted to. Many thanks for the stop by, sir./ M Charlie Smith June 30, 2018 at 10:32 AM Thanks for the visit Maurice.

Robert Lindley April 10, 2018 at 7:34 PM My friend, Fate and Time wait for no man. Best to seize the day when offered and hold dear the dreams that come true in life. Superb poetry this well crafted piece displays.. A fav... Charlie Smith April 11, 2018 at 10:15 AM Thank you Robert...

Kim Rodrigues March 4, 2018 at 5:49 PM Time is given for each day. Even trying to relive happy days...we must look to today! You have been writing some beauties! Charlie Smith March 4, 2018 at 8:09 PM Thank you Ms. Kim...

Darlene De Beaulieu March 2, 2018 at 8:52 AM Hello Charlie, this poem is lovely. I like your two last verses. Have a nice day my friend. Darlene De Beaulieu March 10, 2018 at 12:25 PM I have just finished reading al your poems you posted on g-mail . They are great poems. Charlie Smith March 2, 2018 at 10:12 AM Thank you Darlene...

John Hamilton February 21, 2018 at 8:50 AM An amazing write Charlie, I think one of your best! Charlie Smith February 21, 2018 at 10:27 AM thank you John...

Francis J Grasso February 17, 2018 at 7:05 PM Wonderful, Charlie. ...Fran Charlie Smith February 18, 2018 at 9:49 AM thank you Fran.

Arturo Michael February 14, 2018 at 4:37 AM Definitely, no time to slay...It's so precious nowadays...A very conscious poem...All the best Charlie Charlie Smith February 14, 2018 at 9:55 AM Thank you Arturo...

Cheryl Hoffman February 13, 2018 at 8:20 PM Very wise indeed Charlie; I'll try not to take my time for granted after reading such a wonderfully wise profound write!~Che :) Charlie Smith February 13, 2018 at 10:08 PM Thank you Cheryl...

Carole Duet February 12, 2018 at 1:09 AM Wow, Charlie! This is, in my view, a profound poem. Read it twice and I'm in a hurry. I don't have "time" to read it a 3rd "time" right now(lol)...but I love it and it's my new FAV! Charlie Smith February 12, 2018 at 12:29 PM Thank you Carole...

Carol B. February 11, 2018 at 6:41 PM Charlie, You’re a very wise man. Loved the write. :) Charlie Smith February 12, 2018 at 12:29 PM How utterly wise of you to say Carol, thank you...

Joseph May February 11, 2018 at 3:54 PM A well crafted poem Charlie...Beautifully written.. Charlie Smith February 12, 2018 at 12:28 PM Thank you Joseph...

Eric Boddie February 11, 2018 at 10:05 AM you wouldnt believe how i was surprised....to find that destiny can be altered but not revised....we will all die exactly when we should....all we really control is if we are bad or good....which will be determined by the path we take to get there....because the choices we make define our level of despair....awesome and inspiring job here charlie.... Charlie Smith February 11, 2018 at 12:01 PM Thank you for the poetic response Eric, good thoughts...

Demetrios Trifiatis February 10, 2018 at 2:39 PM Philosophically challenging dear friend, Charlie! Enormous amount of food for thought!

Janice Canerdy February 8, 2018 at 11:44 AM Wise words, in a great poem, Charlie! Janice Charlie Smith February 8, 2018 at 1:28 PM Thank you Janice...

Andrea Dietrich February 7, 2018 at 9:02 PM This lesson has stood the test of time and you expressed it very well, Charlie. Charlie Smith February 8, 2018 at 10:20 AM Thank you Andrea.

Probir Gupta February 7, 2018 at 11:46 AM Nice glimpses of philosophy, Charlie ... In each stanza a rich message ... Charlie Smith February 8, 2018 at 10:19 AM Thank you Probir...

Anne-Lise Andresen February 7, 2018 at 11:44 AM - Time can not be rewound, you're absolutely right Charlie - A wonderful writing with wise thoughts - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Charlie Smith February 8, 2018 at 10:18 AM Thank you so much Anne-Lise...

Jan Allison February 7, 2018 at 11:36 AM such wisdom in your words Charlie i especially love and can relate to the third stanza:-) hugs jan xx Charlie Smith February 8, 2018 at 10:18 AM Thank you Jan.

Vijay Pandit February 7, 2018 at 11:27 AM Intriguing and thought provoking..a meaningful write, Charlie. Charlie Smith February 8, 2018 at 10:17 AM Hope you enjoyed it, thank you Vijay.

Heidi Sands February 7, 2018 at 11:26 AM We only have these moments right now to make the best of and you have written a wise poem Charlie. I enjoyed reading this :) Charlie Smith February 8, 2018 at 10:17 AM Thank you so much Heidi.

Silent One February 7, 2018 at 11:09 AM You are so right Charlie, time waits for no man... This poem not only is true in it's words but also rhymes and flows very well... Charlie Smith February 7, 2018 at 11:10 AM Thank you Silent One...

Tim Smith February 7, 2018 at 11:01 AM Wow Charlie this is amazing poetry. A sure fire favorite Tim Smith February 7, 2018 at 11:24 AM Sorry I haven't been on much lately. These pop up ads that are videos take over my phone. It's maddening so I just leave for the day. Just had one for a new car. Unless it's a free one I have no need. Charlie Smith February 7, 2018 at 11:09 AM Thanks Mr. Tim...