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Beautiful Sadness

Jubilant shoppers scamper down the street
looking for super sales on Christmas Eve.
And holiday smiles greet all friends they meet
feigning they’re in a hurry to leave.

It was snowing to everyone's delight
and the people were friendly and cheerful.
Then I saw something that didn't look right
and my mood changed from jolly to tearful.

A beggar and his dog shared a bedroll
snuggling up close, attempting to stay warm.
And it was plain; cold had taken its toll
yet together, they'll survive this storm. 

I've never seen such beautiful sadness
true love, amid this indulgent madness.



(Sonnet)
Dec. 31, 2018
Beautiful sadness Poetry Contest
Sponsored by: John Hamilton

Copyright © Emile Pinet | Year Posted 2018

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Anisha Dutta Date: 1/16/2019 11:16:00 PM Really nice but sad. I am touched.Best Wishes. Login to Reply Emile Pinet Date: 1/17/2019 8:11:00 AM Thanks Anisha, I appreciate your comments my friend, Emile.

John Hamilton Date: 1/15/2019 12:29:00 PM Very touching story Emile, loved it, sorry never made the final cut in my contest, but it was close! Login to Reply Emile Pinet Date: 1/15/2019 2:20:00 PM Thanks John, I appreciate your comments my friend, Emile.

Line Gauthier Date: 1/9/2019 3:42:00 PM Again your compassion shines through in flying colors. Well done, Emile. Login to Reply Emile Pinet Date: 1/9/2019 3:59:00 PM Thanks Line, I appreciate your comments my friend, Emile.

P.S. Awtry Date: 1/1/2019 10:59:00 AM true love, amid this indulgent madness-- the sharp contrast you paint highlights the tenderness of the scene. Very nicely done :) Many New Year blessings to you my friend! Login to Reply Emile Pinet Date: 1/1/2019 12:28:00 PM Thanks P.S., I truly appreciate your comments my friend, Emile.

Caren Krutsinger Date: 1/1/2019 12:32:00 AM That is truly beautiful sadness, Emile. Well done; you are the Sonnet-maestro. so this was no surprise at all my friend. Login to Reply Emile Pinet Date: 1/1/2019 9:06:00 AM Thanks Caren, may your New year be very happy, one of many more to come my friend, Emile.

Charlie Smith Date: 12/31/2018 3:38:00 PM Now that would touch your heart, good work Emile... Login to Reply Emile Pinet Date: 12/31/2018 5:59:00 PM Thanks Charlie, I truly appreciate your comments my friend, Emile.

Heidi Sands Date: 12/31/2018 1:47:00 PM Wow , this really reaches the heart. Very touching poem! So well done Emile! Good luck in the contest and Happy New Year :) Login to Reply Emile Pinet Date: 12/31/2018 5:59:00 PM Thanks Heidi, I truly appreciate your comments my friend, Emile.

Andrea Dietrich Date: 12/31/2018 11:11:00 AM Beautiful emotion and picture for us of caring. Thanks for my win in your contest, Emile. I got inspired by Eve's Crater Lake contest to finally come up with a winter wonderland for you! Login to Reply Emile Pinet Date: 12/31/2018 11:20:00 AM Thanks Andrea, I appreciate your support, your poem was beautifully written my friend, Emile.