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To hold this lovesome joy with arms so weak Lest not I fail and lose such fervent grasp For tis sweet this love my true heart doth seek Should not this my passion hold tight its clasp For not to seek a claim to such rewards To live lost from this chance disposed from thee Would be to fail in what true faith affords And that from in such grace I would not see My hope joyously in your arms at peace Forever pleasured in and by your will In such a place love's life would never cease Wherein for our forever time stands still Pray listen for and hear this mournful plea As for my soul I pledge on bended knee Sonnet 4 Contest 09/16/2016

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Date: 8/21/2017 8:00:00 AM
This is a beautiful love poem you have written. Love, my friend. have a nice day .
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Date: 8/21/2017 10:55:00 AM
Thank you Darlene.
Date: 10/27/2016 9:07:00 PM
An elegant sonnet, Congrats.
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Date: 10/27/2016 9:16:00 PM
Thank you Dave....
Date: 10/9/2016 7:03:00 AM
Beautiful! ...Fran
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Date: 10/27/2016 9:17:00 PM
Thank you Francis...
Date: 10/2/2016 10:58:00 PM
SUPERB SONNET MY FRIEND. I truly enjoyed reading this fine poem.
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Date: 10/3/2016 6:15:00 AM
Thank you so much Robert...
Date: 9/28/2016 2:35:00 PM
I'm not an expert, but I think that's a wonderful sonnet! Very well done and my congratulations..Larry
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Date: 9/28/2016 4:38:00 PM
Thanks Larry...
Date: 9/24/2016 2:53:00 PM
Such lovely, sad, romantic words, Charlie! So skillfully penned. Congrats on your win :)
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Date: 9/25/2016 8:42:00 AM
Thank you Laura...
Date: 9/24/2016 2:33:00 PM
Charlie, wonderful sonnet...congratulations on your placement :)-luloo
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Date: 9/25/2016 8:41:00 AM
Thanks LuLoo...
Date: 9/24/2016 2:20:00 PM
Charlie, very beautiful sonnet congratulations on your win! Hugs Eve
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Date: 9/25/2016 8:41:00 AM
Thank you Eve for sponsoring and your consideration...
Date: 9/24/2016 11:21:00 AM
Aha! I love it. The way in which you used old English but maintained a modern flow is masterful. It's something I often try to do and simply can't. Very happy to have seen this. Well done
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Date: 9/24/2016 11:33:00 AM
I appreciate your kind words Phillip but I almost always feel I fall just short of where I want my words to be after reading some of our other fine members work. There really are some talented people here at the soup...
Date: 9/19/2016 11:53:00 AM
Lovely, Charlie. Sonnets are my favorite form of poetry...and romance my favorite theme...that and passion. You have both in this piece. Great write. :)
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Date: 9/19/2016 12:10:00 PM
I appreciate your kind comments Eileen, thanks for sharing your time with me...
Date: 9/18/2016 5:06:00 PM
Nice sonnet Charlie. Well penned with a nice ending...........//Hugs //Manmath......
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Date: 9/18/2016 6:11:00 PM
Thank you Dalei...
Date: 9/18/2016 7:52:00 AM
i am really charmed by this, charlie, ohhh... maybe you meant ' knees' to let th elast rhyme rhyme... much delighted!..huggs
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Date: 9/18/2016 8:19:00 AM
Thanks Nette...
Date: 9/17/2016 3:40:00 PM
lovely...just lovely
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Date: 9/17/2016 4:01:00 PM
Most kind of you Jack...
Date: 9/17/2016 10:11:00 AM
Such a beautiful Sonnet, Charlie, written in the romantic and spiritual style and form of the old masters. Very well-done! 7 Sandra
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Date: 9/17/2016 11:03:00 AM
I think the combination is fitting (romantic and spiritual), I hope you enjoyed it Sandra and thank you.
Date: 9/17/2016 12:45:00 AM
Hello Shakespeare! Beautiful!
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Date: 9/17/2016 10:59:00 AM
Thanks Arthur but I'm afraid the only thing that the Bard and I have in common is age,,,
Date: 9/16/2016 5:02:00 PM
Love this poem. Adding it to my favs.
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Date: 9/17/2016 10:57:00 AM
Thanks Carol, I hope you enjoyed it...
Date: 9/16/2016 3:54:00 PM
This is just a wonderful poem Charlie, sounds like romantic love, then in the end a spiritual love, nice thoughts, love the old English, gives it a nice touch, should do well in the contest.
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Date: 9/17/2016 10:57:00 AM
Love this style, hope to someday do it justice. Thank you John...
Date: 9/16/2016 3:46:00 PM
a beautifully flowing sonnet Charlie - it really is a superb poem:-) hugs Jan xx
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Date: 9/17/2016 10:55:00 AM
I truly appreciate your words Jan, thank you...
Date: 9/16/2016 3:15:00 PM
What a beautiful poem I love the style well written x
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Date: 9/17/2016 10:54:00 AM
You're too kind Wendy, thank you...
Date: 9/16/2016 2:46:00 PM
What a wonderful poem Charlie.
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Charlie Smith
Date: 9/17/2016 11:04:00 AM
Thanks for the compliment and the advice Tim...

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