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Long and lonely days lost by hope in quiet song from sounds this wishful heart has pawned lay broken neath my endless thoughts of you Nights in sleepless dreams giving way to sunless dawns casting spells that right these wrongs fade in shadows chasing love I thought I knew O how I hoped you'd know how much I really loved you so and how my heart could never let you go be my life and dry these tears hear only silence from my fears Long and lonely days made in memories laid bare by hopes of what we might've shared from promises left by your sweet caress Times I can't forget lost in moments gone before like sand that's cast on distant shores from tides that's swept with waves of changing fate O how I hoped you'd know how much I really loved you so and how my heart could never let you go be my life and dry these tears be my love and hold me near First verse taken from previous posted poem Alone

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Lynn Marie

Date: 9/21/2017 5:27:00 PM

...back to re-read after reading the single verse poem "Alone". You have penned deep, heartbreaking lyrics that convey haunting imagery of one exposed, heart laid bare. Don't we all wish for "one to truly know us". I would love to know the music to accompany your beautiful lyrics Charlie. This is a beauty xo

Charlie Smith
Date: 9/22/2017 7:28:00 AM

Thank you Lynn, I wrote it to the music of Don McClain's "Starry Starry night".

Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 5/29/2017 2:39:00 PM

Charlie, I like this love poem you wrote. As I was reading this poem, I felt myself being swept away.

John Hamilton

Date: 5/25/2017 9:31:00 PM

Really nice lyric Charlie, I liked the repeating verses, has a lyrical quality to it. I'm getting a sentimental folky kind of vibe from this, definitely feels like a song.

Charlie Smith
Date: 5/26/2017 9:45:00 AM

I'm so glad you read this one John. I was really wanting to know what the lyric king thought of this one. I am embarking on a little project to write a song for my niece's wedding. I would love for you to critique it when finished. Thanks Charlie...

Lisa Ricci

Date: 5/23/2017 6:25:00 AM

Hello Charlie. Wow. I can actually hear this and vision this as a song. Honestly. The title is marvelous and you never strayed. This truly is beautiful in every way. Have a wonderful day. Well done entirely.

Charlie Smith
Date: 5/23/2017 11:10:00 AM

Thank you Lisa.

Eileen Manassian

Date: 5/9/2017 9:01:00 PM

I love your choice of words in this lovely heartfelt poem, Charlie. I was especially captivated by "sounds this wistful heart has pawned". Wish I could think of clever stringing of words like that. Never thought of using the word pawn like that. Lovely...I hope she hears and dries your tears.

Charlie Smith
Date: 5/10/2017 7:27:00 AM

Thank you so much for your encouragement Eileen, your words are always so thoughtful...

Akkina Downing

Date: 5/9/2017 6:26:00 PM

A one in many who can express enough of their love to their loved ones, and you sure did, Mr. Smith. Absolutely beautiful, and I love it... Hugs :)

Charlie Smith
Date: 5/9/2017 7:28:00 PM

Thank you Akkina...

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 5/9/2017 5:49:00 PM

this is beautiful, Charlie, and I like how the picture complements it as well.

Charlie Smith
Date: 5/9/2017 7:27:00 PM

Thanks Andrea...

Constance La France

Date: 5/9/2017 3:59:00 PM

Charlie your poem is so beautiful and full of emotion. I sure can relate. 7+++

Charlie Smith
Date: 5/9/2017 7:26:00 PM

Thank you Broken Wings

Nette Onclaud

Date: 5/9/2017 1:35:00 PM

charlie, deep sentiments so beautifully crafted.. i lke !..huggs

Charlie Smith
Date: 5/9/2017 2:53:00 PM

Thank yo so very much Nette...

Lynn Marie

Date: 5/9/2017 12:54:00 AM

Your words feel desperately barren, as though each one was sheer agony to put from pen to paper, thus making the loss of hope 'real', a finality with only loneliness left in it's place. A place where your beautiful thoughts are deigned to be shared in exuberant bliss, we are humming a melody of one heart's innermost desire to live 'with' hope, than without. A deeply sad, beautifully expressed lyric Charlie..a fave, 7 lynnxxx

Charlie Smith
Date: 5/9/2017 1:04:00 AM

Lynn your words are always of such thoughtful and respectful response and I appreciate them so much. Always such a pleasure to share with you, thank you with all my heart, Charlie...

Maria Williams

Date: 5/8/2017 10:24:00 AM

This is a beautiful though nostalgic piece Charlie - As the Seeker says, it also reminds me of the song 'Honey' - by Bobby Goldsboro . Thank you for sharing your poetic inspiration and your nostalgia. Big 7 ... Maria

Maria Williams
Date: 5/8/2017 11:26:00 PM

I see , just as brilliant Charlie.

Charlie Smith
Date: 5/8/2017 10:45:00 AM

Thank you Maria, but I had Vincent in mind when I wrote these lyrics.

Anil Deo

Date: 5/7/2017 1:16:00 PM

A well-earned seven for this one Charlie. Thank you for your kind visit in an overly-competitive climate on PS. One visitor came once only, to tell me what type of poetry to write (neither peace nor praise for any thing, haiku included). I have learned to return favors twice over: Shalom, SHALOM!

Charlie Smith
Date: 5/7/2017 4:07:00 PM

Thank you Anil, and peace be with you also...

Paul Callus

Date: 5/6/2017 10:15:00 AM

Loneliness and loss of hope are capable of producing expressive and heartfelt poetry, Charlie...so does this poem of yours! Regards // paul

Charlie Smith
Date: 5/6/2017 1:59:00 PM

Thank you Paul.

Joseph May

Date: 5/5/2017 9:56:00 AM

A sad story of lost love so beautifully told..I especially liked the 2nd stanza..Well penned Charlie

Charlie Smith
Date: 5/5/2017 9:36:00 PM

Thank you Joseph.

Eve Roper

Date: 5/4/2017 11:00:00 AM

Such heartfelt poem, Charlie, love can cause a lot of pain.. Very well expressed a 7 ~*

Charlie Smith
Date: 5/4/2017 9:55:00 PM

Thank you Eve.

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 5/4/2017 7:26:00 AM

This poem is a lovely romantic declaration of sincere love Charlie. : ) 7

Charlie Smith
Date: 5/4/2017 10:18:00 AM

thank you Connie.

Shelby Bay

Date: 5/4/2017 4:26:00 AM

This is beautiful I loved every word Well done Charlie

Charlie Smith
Date: 5/4/2017 6:33:00 AM

Thank you Shelby...

Heidi Sands

Date: 5/3/2017 5:50:00 PM

Beautifully written Charlie. I can feel the expression you have put together so well.

Charlie Smith
Date: 5/3/2017 7:25:00 PM

You are so kind Heidi, thank you...

Eye Truth-Teller

Date: 5/3/2017 2:23:00 PM

delightful lyric poet

Charlie Smith
Date: 5/3/2017 2:30:00 PM

Thank you Eye-Truth...

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 5/3/2017 1:49:00 PM

- A deep heartbreaking poem, Charlie - Beautifully written - a 7 - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Charlie Smith
Date: 5/3/2017 2:25:00 PM

Thank you Anne-Lise...

Chris Green

Date: 5/3/2017 1:34:00 PM

This was beautiful Charlie. A melodic and mesmerizing poem of undying love and devotion. Though a bit sad, it still holds some hope in the heart. Outstanding my friend.

Charlie Smith
Date: 5/3/2017 2:24:00 PM

Thank you Chris...