Charlie Smith Poet Sonnet

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Death Said To the Rose

Who bade your life to live as such
pervading hearts with perfumed nose?
As down thy petals tempt the touch
when all for passions sake you're chose.

With lifetimes taken to bloom no more
you flower to favor all those who mourn,
then dance to dirges at misfortunes shore
un-bowing in tribute exalting fates thorn.

When the last crimson fades and darkness unfurls
and from winters hoarfrost you wither and fall
who'll mourn at your bedside as scentless wind swirls
and answer grave's whispers when I make my call.

So dance in the sunlight as long as you will,
While a vestige of fortune desires you still.


07/29/2018

Not Just Any Old Rose Contest

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Vladislav Raven October 23, 2018 at 4:49 PM Hi Charlie, what can one say after reading such an awesome sonnet. This is the poetic craft at its best my friend. You touch the heart with this piece. Your rose sings to the soul my friend. This is totally excellent. I wish I could write a sonnet in this way. Has to be a fave. Have a wonderful Wednesday. Your friend always....Mike. Charlie Smith October 24, 2018 at 10:54 AM Thank you Mike...

Pandita Sietesantos September 1, 2018 at 2:18 PM This is a wonderful reflection of profound poetry in motion and definitely a big winner in my estimation! Excellently written Sonnet that I enjoyed reading! Bravo, Charlie! Hugs. Pandita Charlie Smith September 1, 2018 at 2:26 PM Thank you Pandita...

Connie Marcum Wong August 8, 2018 at 3:58 PM Your poetry shines as it compares to poetry of ancient master poets Charlie! I loved this magnificent piece. I see from Jan's comment it was not on the winner's list. It should have been at the top! : ) xxoo Charlie Smith August 9, 2018 at 10:18 AM You are so kind, thank you Connie...

Carole Duet August 7, 2018 at 11:44 AM Wonderful poem, Charlie. The beautiful rose speaks to our souls through your poem. Charlie Smith August 7, 2018 at 12:09 PM Thank you Carol...

Jan Allison August 7, 2018 at 11:06 AM Such a shame I didn't find this gem on the winner's page Charlie, I guess many excellent poems slip through the net with only 10 placements. So glad I popped by your page to read or I would have missed this one:-) hugs Jan xx Charlie Smith August 7, 2018 at 12:09 PM Thank you Jan, a lot of mine seem to slip, oh well...

Eve Roper August 6, 2018 at 11:16 AM Lovely verse, Charlie, great imagery in this beautiful sonnet. Hugs Eve Charlie Smith August 6, 2018 at 12:22 PM Thank you Eve...

Robert Lindley August 5, 2018 at 8:22 AM I simply must bow to the author of this magnificent sonnet! To me this gem represents one of the best sonnets I have ever read! You my good friend are without doubt a top class poet and top class sonneteer! A fav... Charlie Smith August 5, 2018 at 11:04 AM Always a pleasure to hear from you Robert...

Andrea Dietrich August 4, 2018 at 7:02 PM A not just any poem for the not just any rose contest. This has a real classic feel to it, Charles. WEll done!! (love how you put the title as death talking to the rose) Charlie Smith August 5, 2018 at 11:03 AM Thanks Andrea...

Nette Onclaud August 4, 2018 at 9:12 AM adorable poem in its sentimental strain, charlie... you've got style!...huggs Charlie Smith August 4, 2018 at 10:00 AM Thank you Nette...

Emile Pinet August 3, 2018 at 6:37 PM Your descriptive wording and great imagery brought it all to life and allowed the rose to bloom in the fertile soil of imagination and poetic skill. Emile. Charlie Smith August 4, 2018 at 10:00 AM Thank you again Emile...

Chuck Melugin August 3, 2018 at 3:37 PM Charlie....As your poetic petals.... fall on my exalted ears, the sweet aroma of sensational, carries me away! Charlie Smith August 4, 2018 at 9:54 AM Thank you Chuck...

Winged Warrior August 2, 2018 at 5:49 PM The rose gets it all the time lol...nicely done my friend...love & light...^WW^ Charlie Smith August 3, 2018 at 3:43 PM Thank you WW...

Anil Deo August 1, 2018 at 7:37 AM Touching and touching truths. Roses and crocuses, fauna and flora galore, brighten the forests unseen ... by humans that is. They will always express their beauty the Designer enjoys displaying (even to birds & bees) amen Sir Charles. shalom shalom Charlie Smith August 1, 2018 at 8:44 AM Thank you Anil.

Al Juman July 31, 2018 at 3:29 PM Charlie you are a very complex guy I like how you keep intriguing touch to your poetry Charlie Smith August 1, 2018 at 8:43 AM Thank you Al...

Warren Doll July 31, 2018 at 7:43 AM Beautiful sonnet, Charlie. Go luck in the contest. Charlie Smith July 31, 2018 at 10:26 AM Thank you Warren...

John Lawless July 30, 2018 at 9:40 AM WAY TO GO CHARLIE!!!! I feel we'll all be looking up at this in the placements... Charlie Smith July 30, 2018 at 4:11 PM Thank you John...

Connie Marcum Wong July 29, 2018 at 10:19 PM This is just what he asked for Charlie. A superb creation that is sure to please! Bravo! : ) Charlie Smith July 30, 2018 at 4:06 PM Thank you Connie...

Arturo Michael July 29, 2018 at 10:04 PM The sweet perfume of your life...live it and give it, for as long as you have it...All the best Charlie Charlie Smith July 30, 2018 at 4:01 PM Thank you Arturo...

Sunlite Wanter July 29, 2018 at 4:58 PM I read it as a metaphor. Such very creative writing, and that's what you do. Charlie Smith July 30, 2018 at 3:54 PM You read correctly, thank you Sunlite...

Vijay Pandit July 29, 2018 at 4:30 PM Death said it well indeed! Very original approach, Charlie..and well executed!! Charlie Smith July 30, 2018 at 3:50 PM Thank you Vijay...

Barry Stebbings July 29, 2018 at 3:58 PM Wow! I am impressed, Charlie. I hope this does well. // Barry. Charlie Smith July 30, 2018 at 3:47 PM Thanks Barry...