Emile Pinet Poet Sonnet

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.

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Anisha Dutta January 16, 2019 at 11:16 PM Really nice but sad. I am touched.Best Wishes. Emile Pinet January 17, 2019 at 8:11 AM Thanks Anisha, I appreciate your comments my friend, Emile.

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

Line Gauthier January 9, 2019 at 3:42 PM Again your compassion shines through in flying colors. Well done, Emile. Emile Pinet January 9, 2019 at 3:59 PM Thanks Line, I appreciate your comments my friend, Emile.

P.S. Awtry January 1, 2019 at 10:59 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! Emile Pinet January 1, 2019 at 12:28 PM Thanks P.S., I truly appreciate your comments my friend, Emile.

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

Charlie Smith December 31, 2018 at 3:38 PM Now that would touch your heart, good work Emile... Emile Pinet December 31, 2018 at 5:59 PM Thanks Charlie, I truly appreciate your comments my friend, Emile.

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

Andrea Dietrich December 31, 2018 at 11:11 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! Emile Pinet December 31, 2018 at 11:20 AM Thanks Andrea, I appreciate your support, your poem was beautifully written my friend, Emile.