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Long and Lonely Days

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 September 21, 2017 at 5:27 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 September 22, 2017 at 7:28 AM Thank you Lynn, I wrote it to the music of Don McClain's "Starry Starry night".

Darlene De Beaulieu May 29, 2017 at 2:39 PM Charlie, I like this love poem you wrote. As I was reading this poem, I felt myself being swept away.

John Hamilton May 25, 2017 at 9:31 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 May 26, 2017 at 9:45 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 May 23, 2017 at 6:25 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 May 23, 2017 at 11:10 AM Thank you Lisa.

Eileen Manassian May 9, 2017 at 9:01 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 May 10, 2017 at 7:27 AM Thank you so much for your encouragement Eileen, your words are always so thoughtful...

Akkina Downing May 9, 2017 at 6:26 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 May 9, 2017 at 7:28 PM Thank you Akkina...

Andrea Dietrich May 9, 2017 at 5:49 PM this is beautiful, Charlie, and I like how the picture complements it as well. Charlie Smith May 9, 2017 at 7:27 PM Thanks Andrea...

Constance La France May 9, 2017 at 3:59 PM Charlie your poem is so beautiful and full of emotion. I sure can relate. 7+++ Charlie Smith May 9, 2017 at 7:26 PM Thank you Broken Wings

Nette Onclaud May 9, 2017 at 1:35 PM charlie, deep sentiments so beautifully crafted.. i lke !..huggs Charlie Smith May 9, 2017 at 2:53 PM Thank yo so very much Nette...

Lynn Marie May 9, 2017 at 12:54 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 May 9, 2017 at 1:04 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 May 8, 2017 at 10:24 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 May 8, 2017 at 11:26 PM I see , just as brilliant Charlie. Charlie Smith May 8, 2017 at 10:45 AM Thank you Maria, but I had Vincent in mind when I wrote these lyrics.

Anil Deo May 7, 2017 at 1:16 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 May 7, 2017 at 4:07 PM Thank you Anil, and peace be with you also...

Paul Callus May 6, 2017 at 10:15 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 May 6, 2017 at 1:59 PM Thank you Paul.

Joseph May May 5, 2017 at 9:56 AM A sad story of lost love so beautifully told..I especially liked the 2nd stanza..Well penned Charlie Charlie Smith May 5, 2017 at 9:36 PM Thank you Joseph.

Eve Roper May 4, 2017 at 11:00 AM Such heartfelt poem, Charlie, love can cause a lot of pain.. Very well expressed a 7 ~* Charlie Smith May 4, 2017 at 9:55 PM Thank you Eve.

Connie Marcum Wong May 4, 2017 at 7:26 AM This poem is a lovely romantic declaration of sincere love Charlie. : ) 7 Charlie Smith May 4, 2017 at 10:18 AM thank you Connie.

Shelby Bay May 4, 2017 at 4:26 AM This is beautiful I loved every word Well done Charlie Charlie Smith May 4, 2017 at 6:33 AM Thank you Shelby...

Heidi Sands May 3, 2017 at 5:50 PM Beautifully written Charlie. I can feel the expression you have put together so well. Charlie Smith May 3, 2017 at 7:25 PM You are so kind Heidi, thank you...

Eye Truth-Teller May 3, 2017 at 2:23 PM delightful lyric poet Charlie Smith May 3, 2017 at 2:30 PM Thank you Eye-Truth...

Anne-Lise Andresen May 3, 2017 at 1:49 PM - A deep heartbreaking poem, Charlie - Beautifully written - a 7 - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Charlie Smith May 3, 2017 at 2:25 PM Thank you Anne-Lise...

Chris Green May 3, 2017 at 1:34 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 May 3, 2017 at 2:24 PM Thank you Chris...