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My Favorite Poet

There are so many wonderful poets 
In which I get to know from year-to-year  
But there is one very special poet 
That in my heart I truly hold so dear 

I think I have read all of her poems 
It's a shame, she hasn't written all that much 
Her poems always made me smile, because 
She wrote so well, she had that special touch 

Also, this poetess taught me how to write 
And we had both wrote about each other 
But now she's passed and I'm proud to say 
My favorite poet...was my mother 

She's been gone now almost twenty-one years 
When I read her poetry, I'm all tears  


*Dedicated to my favorite poet, my mother- Sonia Messina
Copyright © | Year Posted 2024

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Delaney Avatar
January 2, 2025 at 2:37 AM
Very touching, Charles. You must miss her very much but she left you with a lasting talent and the gift of her words. heartfelt. SuZ
Callus Avatar
December 23, 2024 at 2:42 AM
This is a most lovely and touching dedication to your mother, Charles. Probably she sends you inspiration from her heavenly abode, too. ~ Regards // paul
Ashley Avatar
December 19, 2024 at 6:23 PM
Dear Charlie, I'm deeply moved by the emotional depth and beauty of your sonnet. A truly lovely tribute to Sonia, your beloved mother and poet. Such precious verse, both yours and hers, such a gift. I'm sure she is proud of you and your wonderful heartfelt poetry. Warmest wishes to you and yours for a merry Christmas, my dear poet friend.. ~Susan
De Beaulieu Avatar
December 16, 2024 at 3:39 PM
Hello Charles, You had a good teacher to teach you poetry. Yo do it so well. Merry Christmas and all the best for the New Year. enjoy your evening my friend. /Darlene/
Williams Avatar
December 16, 2024 at 2:21 AM
That is beautiful sonnet Dear Charlie, and a wonderful tribute to your Mum, I am certain that she is looking down on you and smiling proudly at the result of her teaching coming to fruition. Beautiful is all I can say. So nice that you continued her gift. Hugs Maria
Sangster - K Avatar
December 15, 2024 at 6:28 PM
A beautiful, touching tribute Charlie. Your Mother left you a precious gift. Hugs~Anne :-)
Crandall Avatar
December 15, 2024 at 5:54 PM
That's a heartfelt and touching tribute to your mother. It's nice that you shared that gift.
Rose  Avatar
December 15, 2024 at 11:03 AM
I am sure she lives on through her poetry and your memories Charles, maybe post some on site, so we can read them
Evans Avatar
December 15, 2024 at 10:45 AM
Such a well penned tribute to your mother. Such a heartfelt appreciation for her. Happy Holidays.
Buhagiar Avatar
December 15, 2024 at 9:56 AM
So good to remember your mother who helped you attain such poetic heights. I'm sure she's smiling now from heaven. Victor.
Dietrich Avatar
December 15, 2024 at 8:25 AM
This is so precious. And what a good so you are to appreciate your mom this way
May Avatar
December 15, 2024 at 5:25 AM
Great tribute to your mother, her poetry lives on in you
Cunningham Avatar
December 15, 2024 at 4:43 AM
Beautiful tribute to your mother Charlie, Good luck in the contest. Tom
Mcintosh Avatar
December 15, 2024 at 3:18 AM
Amazing write. Love this. Such a blessing. God bless you always, love, Gina
Messina Avatar
December 15, 2024 at 4:30 AM
Hi Gina, thanks so much for stopping by and for your wonderful comments. Blessings to you as well... Sending love, Charlie
Andresen Avatar
December 15, 2024 at 3:06 AM
- I don't know anyone in my family who has written poetry... learning from your mother must have been especially beautiful, Charlie - I wish you a peaceful and lovely Christmas :) - hugs
Messina Avatar
December 15, 2024 at 4:34 AM
Hi Anne-Lise, When I was 21 I moved out to Ca. Being from NJ it was 3000 mi. away so my mother would write to me often. She always wrote in poetic fashion, so that's the reason I started liking poetry. Thank you for your kind words. Wishing you a lovely Christmas as well. Hugs Charlie :)
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December 15, 2024 at 2:54 AM
That’s so lovely Charles, my mother wasn’t a poet, but she loved to read my poems, this takes me back to the happy times we shared… Beryl
Messina Avatar
December 15, 2024 at 4:37 AM
Beryl, thanks so much for your kind words. I only wish my mother could have read my poetry in my later years...she would have been proud of me :) Happy to have brought back memories for you of your mother...Blessings! Charlie
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