Charlie Smith Poet Sonnet

Happily Ever After-New Year Prayer

To you who brought the light to day
giving life to every season
if on this eve I may humbly pray
for Grace to know my reason

Hold fast my hand and bear my soul
as I rise and meet my future lot
loose fears that face the morrows roll
from will my faith has taught

Stay near my God, guide every step
as I seek the fortune that awaits
bless the road I traverse next
hold me close with your embrace

If in this year you call me home
leave love in all the hearts I've known


12/27/2017
For New Years Contest
Sponsored by Kim Rodriques

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Richard Lamoureux April 4, 2018 at 9:31 AM Amen! Charlie Smith April 4, 2018 at 12:23 PM Thanks Richard...

Barbara Barry-Nishanian March 16, 2018 at 11:52 PM "Leave love in all the hearts I've known", such a touching request. Admire you so much for allowing us to see spirit of a gentle giant of a man. Beautiful! bbn Charlie Smith March 20, 2018 at 10:01 AM Thank you Barbara..

Curtis Johnson January 16, 2018 at 10:14 PM Absolutely touching. Charlie Smith January 17, 2018 at 8:41 AM Thank you Curtis.

Anne-Lise Andresen January 2, 2018 at 4:43 AM - A beautiful and touching prayer, Charlie - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Charlie Smith January 2, 2018 at 9:34 AM Thank you Anne-Lise.

Akkina Downing January 1, 2018 at 3:25 PM Absolutely beautiful! I love every line, and a fave for sure! This should place well in the contest but I'm still wishing you a best of win... Hugs and smiles :) Charlie Smith January 2, 2018 at 9:33 AM Thank you Akkina.

Andrea Dietrich December 31, 2017 at 7:11 PM what a beautiful prayer, Charlie, and I love the ending couplet. Happy New Year!! Charlie Smith January 1, 2018 at 8:36 AM Thank you Andrea.

Janice Canerdy December 29, 2017 at 10:24 PM I REALLY like this, Charlie. Happy New Year! Janice Charlie Smith December 30, 2017 at 7:57 PM Thank you Janice.

Probir Gupta December 28, 2017 at 11:12 PM I do share this beautiful feeling ... Lovely poem ... Charlie Smith December 29, 2017 at 6:50 PM Thank you Probir.

Arturo Michael December 28, 2017 at 9:48 AM I feel the same way... Lovely poem Charlie...All the best Charlie Smith December 28, 2017 at 10:12 AM Thank you Arturo...

CayCay Godwin December 27, 2017 at 6:19 PM This is so well written and rhymed! I love the poem's reflection of your talent and I love the contents, just beautiful, Charlie. I was touched by the read, touched in way that is all good, through and through a great poem. Poetry hugs ... CayCay Charlie Smith December 28, 2017 at 10:11 AM You are too kind CayCay, thank you...

Harry Horsman December 27, 2017 at 4:23 PM My favourite form, is a sonnet Charlie, and this is so wonderful....happy new year.... Charlie Smith December 28, 2017 at 10:11 AM Thank you Harry, happy New Year...

Silent One December 27, 2017 at 2:52 PM Beautiful sentiments Charlie.. Charlie Smith December 27, 2017 at 3:07 PM Thank you Silent One.

Elizabeth Kinch December 27, 2017 at 1:50 PM Such a soothing, beautiful write and I so agree on Connie's comment on the last two lines, perfect. Charlie Smith December 27, 2017 at 3:06 PM Thank you Elizabeth.

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart December 27, 2017 at 1:41 PM Beautiful prayer Charlie. Already a winner for me :) my best to you! xomo Charlie Smith December 27, 2017 at 3:06 PM Thank you Maureen.

Connie Marcum Wong December 27, 2017 at 1:00 PM Your last two lines should be a Quote that lives on as a legacy to your talent Charlie. I loved your poem! "If in this year you call me home leave love in all the hearts I've known". Bravo! : ) Charlie Smith December 27, 2017 at 3:05 PM How kind you are Ms. Connie, thank you.

Becca Teagan December 27, 2017 at 12:47 PM This is lovely. Charlie Smith December 27, 2017 at 3:04 PM Thank you so much Becca...

Vijay Pandit December 27, 2017 at 12:45 PM Excellent, Charlie..the poem flows with lovely rhythm and your words are so soothing and pleasant--best for a win. Charlie Smith December 27, 2017 at 3:04 PM Thanks Vijay.

Heidi Sands December 27, 2017 at 12:10 PM I love this Charlie! Very well written. Good luck in the contest ! :) Charlie Smith December 27, 2017 at 3:04 PM Thank you Heidi..