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Happiness Is Still Out There

At the very edge of Winter Lonileness ,
Where rain and fire blend On a late afternoon sky,
The sun shifts beyond the line of a grey horizon,
Last dying embers tick the vacant hours
Between the" You "    and I,

 Because-   It Was Always You...
 

The four winds blow behind past shadows,
On a night that's dark and cold ,
But distant stars like white moon- roses
bend and reach down for my soul;

They twinkle softly in the air,
like a blanket upon my skin
like a shawl over my hair.

Blinking...Playing so hard to forget

Happiness is still out there.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2020

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May 17, 2025 at 7:46 AM
Charms.. I have so missed your lovely lines. I was captivated by this beautiful, melancholy write, so I penned a sequel to it called, "At The Brink Of Morning Grace" Just a tad more hope with a new day dawning. Love always!
Marine Avatar
July 6, 2024 at 1:02 AM
"They twinkle softly in the air, like a blanket upon my skin, like a shawl over my hair. Playing so hard to forget. Happiness is still out there. Tom is right about your poetry... He has honored you beautifully for the Gracious, tender hearted Poetess you are. Very happy you are still writing and posting, Island Girl... Xxxx
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July 3, 2024 at 12:40 PM
Such a wonderful, captivating poem dear Charmaine that’s so beautifully written and draws the reader in. I love and appreciate the wonderful imagery,’ But distant stars like white moon - roses’ ‘ like a shawl over my hair’. Exquisite and a very touching write. I’ve lost my muse at the moment so this is inspiring to me. Thank you. Blessings to you x
Situation Avatar
June 30, 2024 at 2:43 PM
Wonderful to mind my friend of many years with a great piece like this. It seems like I'm visiting an old friend. I've been gone for a while. And I see you have too. It's a dry spell. It will pass.
Babcock Avatar
September 19, 2023 at 10:21 AM
Love this romantic poem Charmaine. There is always love and happiness out there. love phyl
Flaherty Avatar
September 10, 2023 at 3:39 PM
Lovely engaging Charmaine One can only hope and pray Happiness is out there
Chircop Avatar
September 11, 2023 at 1:39 PM
Thanks so much
Rose  Avatar
September 5, 2023 at 2:45 PM
Oh my ! you took me away with this one Charmaine, ethereal and fantastically well etched, xo
Chircop Avatar
September 11, 2023 at 1:40 PM
Thankyou sweet lady
Situation Avatar
July 29, 2023 at 2:47 PM
Wonder where she is. Comeback from being burned out!!! One of my old friends I care deeply about.
Maverick Avatar
November 21, 2022 at 5:41 AM
Well yes happiness is out-there..A word of Advice though.' Dont thank any of those Three brothrrs.' The ones I think Bill Baker Mentioned.'
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October 29, 2022 at 8:08 AM
Indeed there is a great happiness and love out there
Lawrence Avatar
February 1, 2022 at 8:34 AM
Charmaine, Beautiful ..soulful..melancholy and hopeful all at the same time. I was transported to the moments described.Love this. Susan :)
Jacks Avatar
August 11, 2021 at 6:25 PM
Very bold statement about the shadows. I REALLY ENJOYED THIS WRITE.
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May 22, 2021 at 9:00 PM
Once you forget this fact, it’s a tough road back, but it can be done, never give in...love this write dear poet....second visit....much love to you and thoze who love you, james
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April 16, 2021 at 10:23 AM
A beautiful poem Charma... Just came here to read your last poem.. I wish you could write more... God bless.. Hugs.. ~ Ani
Dietrich Avatar
January 29, 2021 at 9:18 AM
Just wonderful, Charma. Sure wish you came here more often!
Situation Avatar
July 29, 2023 at 2:49 PM
Me too. T.S
Al-Khalili Avatar
January 24, 2021 at 11:05 AM
It sure is. You paint it with a melancholic tone when you start: "at the very edge of winter loneliness". I like this piece. Thank you Char.
Singh Avatar
December 26, 2020 at 7:58 PM
Superb ! Like it .
Green Avatar
December 2, 2020 at 6:17 AM
A beautiful and encouraging poem and so true...happiness is still out there.
Thomas Avatar
December 1, 2020 at 4:25 PM
Charma how beautiful, it makes me feel a sadness somehow. I hope you've been well :)
Mcintosh Avatar
November 18, 2020 at 12:58 PM
Lovely writing, dear friend... and Happiness surely is out there... amid God's many blessings
One Avatar
November 18, 2020 at 5:46 AM
We just need to find it and when it comes, we feel so much better...
Poetry Avatar
November 17, 2020 at 3:04 PM
Winter carries the blues but in the distance we can always see our hope and happiness... wonderful Charma
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November 17, 2020 at 1:11 PM
WoW! Charma, You’ve penned such an outstanding write! I loved the positivity contained in this write! I agree with your message. Stellar content and imagery as well. Excellent job! Have a wonderful day.This is going straight into my favs:-) Alexis
Allison Avatar
November 17, 2020 at 11:32 AM
exceptional free verse Charma I especially love 'Twinkling softly in the air like a blanket upon my skin like a shawl over my hair and ,But distant stars like white moon- roses bend and reach down for my soul'-) hugs Jan xx
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