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Life's Second Chance

Of chances lost and memories I've wept
     As misty silhouettes dance from heart to mind
     When once before no oath was kept
     This grief I've felt cannot stay blind

     Yet once again my hope gains strength
     This gift from you must share its due
     I pray to give new light true length
     With blessed intent to start anew

     Life's scars hold not their own recourse
     Alone, I dare not dress these wounds
     You've put an end to all discourse
     No more healing balm is to be found

     To have such peace again to share
     Please walk with me as I dream to dare


     When Love Reckons A Second Time Contest
     Sponsored By Nayda Ivette Negron
     08/25/2016

Copyright © Charlie Smith | Year Posted 2016

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Francis J Grasso Date: 10/9/2016 7:11:00 AM I love this sonnet, Charlie. I especially love the last two lines. Beautiful poem. ...Fran Login to Reply

Robert Lindley Date: 10/2/2016 11:01:00 PM Another excellent sonnet my friend. Adding this gem to my fav list. A PLEASURE TO READ YOUR CREATIONS TONIGHT. Login to Reply

Phillip Garcia Date: 9/14/2016 5:46:00 AM I love the sonnet, naturally, as it's brilliantly composed - but I'm curious about the picture. I'm sure it's just me being ignorant but could you share what the correlation is? Login to Reply Phillip Garcia Date: 9/15/2016 1:40:00 PM Ah! Thank you for that. As I expected the explanation did make me feel dumb. I've only seen that movie about 500 times so don't know why I couldn't figure that out. Thanks Charlie! Charlie Smith Date: 9/14/2016 7:26:00 AM It's from the movie "It's A Wonderful Life" starring Jimmy Stewart as George Baily. It's a Christmas classic about how life would be different without them and second chances... Thanks Phillip

Richard Lamoureux Date: 9/13/2016 9:05:00 AM In some cases second chances are beautiful like this poem. Login to Reply Charlie Smith Date: 9/14/2016 7:27:00 AM Thanks again Richard...

Tom Arnone Date: 9/6/2016 8:33:00 PM Best line, "I pray to give new light true length" Really like that, Charlie. :-) Login to Reply Charlie Smith Date: 9/6/2016 9:40:00 PM Thanks Tom...

Maurice Rigoler Date: 9/3/2016 3:29:00 PM An optimistic sonnet! Second chances at life always produce determined results, be they physical or spiritual. Many thanks for the kind stop by. Yes, I am a wine lover but in moderation. In fact, I'm enjoying a red wine at the moment. Best to you in your writing endeavors. / M Login to Reply Charlie Smith Date: 9/6/2016 9:39:00 PM Thanks for the visit Maurice...

Wendy Rycroft Date: 9/2/2016 1:52:00 AM Great well-done x Congrats x Login to Reply Charlie Smith Date: 9/6/2016 9:39:00 PM Thank you Wendy

Paul Callus Date: 9/1/2016 4:05:00 PM A lovely sonnet built on strength of character and hope. Congrats on your fine win, Charlie. Regards // paul Login to Reply Charlie Smith Date: 9/1/2016 4:08:00 PM Thank you Paul...

Jiril Clemons Date: 8/31/2016 7:55:00 PM Amazing Sonnet, Charlie. The feeling of reasons to live, love, and rejoice again are deeply expressed in this poetic piece. Enjoyable overall. Check out some of my poems, might find some you like. Peace. Login to Reply Charlie Smith Date: 8/31/2016 9:00:00 PM Thanks Jiril, I will...

Sandra Haight Date: 8/31/2016 4:54:00 PM A beautiful Sonnet, Charlie, and very heartfelt. Congratulations on your placement in the contest. Sandra Login to Reply Charlie Smith Date: 8/31/2016 7:40:00 PM Thank you Sandra...

Agnes Krampe Date: 8/31/2016 4:05:00 PM Congrats, Charlie. I especially love the last two lines. Login to Reply Charlie Smith Date: 8/31/2016 7:33:00 PM Thank you Agnes...

Nayda Ivette Negron Flores Date: 8/31/2016 2:13:00 PM Congratulations Charlie on the placement of the contest. Login to Reply Charlie Smith Date: 8/31/2016 3:48:00 PM Thank you.

Winged Warrior Date: 8/30/2016 1:51:00 PM Beautifully written my friend...best of luck...god bless...^WW^ Login to Reply Charlie Smith Date: 8/30/2016 2:40:00 PM Thank you WW...

Nette Onclaud Date: 8/30/2016 11:18:00 AM this may as well be hopeful plea for a second chance which we are all entitled to... beautiful, charlie..huggs Login to Reply Charlie Smith Date: 8/30/2016 2:39:00 PM Thank you Nette...

Carrie Richards Date: 8/29/2016 5:13:00 PM Oh Charlie, it is if you wear your heart on your sleeve. Here you have opened up, and shared it all with us. Lovely work it is! Best of luck in this contest: this will do well! Login to Reply Charlie Smith Date: 8/30/2016 2:38:00 PM Thank you Carrie...

Arthur Vaso Date: 8/28/2016 6:13:00 PM The first thought that came to mind was "perfection" and I see I was right! Such a beautiful a well written sonnet! :) Login to Reply Charlie Smith Date: 8/28/2016 6:40:00 PM Thank you Arthur, I do so appreciate your visit and kind note...

Mike Hauser Date: 8/28/2016 2:19:00 PM Perfection! Login to Reply Charlie Smith Date: 8/28/2016 5:10:00 PM You are too kind Mike, thank you.

Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 8/28/2016 12:43:00 PM - This is deeply moving and beautifully written, Charlie - Wish I could give you a proper hugs ..... feel you need one :) - Good luck in the contest - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Login to Reply Charlie Smith Date: 8/28/2016 5:09:00 PM I accept. Thank you Anne-Lise...

Andrea Dietrich Date: 8/25/2016 7:40:00 PM VERY good work for this theme, Charlie. hope it fares well!! Login to Reply Charlie Smith Date: 8/26/2016 11:10:00 AM Thank you Andrea.