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Charonnet
Invented by  Charles Messina A poem with a rhyme scheme (ABAB, CCDD, EFGH, II). Also in the last "stanza" NOT the couplet. You must re-arrange the words in lines AB & AB in the first stanza. (8) syllables in each line, no more or less.

I cried when I learned I’d go blind, it hurt, but don’t feel sad for me. To blame God, never crossed my mind, though shadows are all that I see. I'll miss the colors of sunset, nature's face craved in silhouette. The sweet smiles on my friend's faces, and the world's prettiest places. When I learned I’d go blind, it hurt, but don’t feel sad for me I cried. Never crossed my mind, though shadows are all that I see, to blame God. Even now, I’m not without light, for I’ve retained my inner sight. (Charonnet) 09/02/2020

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Date: 10/14/2020 12:12:00 PM
A very sobering poem, Congrats on your win!
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Emile Pinet
Date: 10/14/2020 6:05:00 PM
Thanks Mark, I appreciate your comments my friend, Emile.
Date: 10/13/2020 9:27:00 AM
my mum and aunt both have macular degeneration it is so sad to see mum struggle with every day tasks, I dread the thought of losing my senses... hope my sense of humour is the last to go!:-) hugs jan xx
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Emile Pinet
Date: 10/13/2020 11:23:00 AM
Thanks Jan, old age can be a trying time for some, I wish your mom well my friend, Emile.
Date: 10/13/2020 8:29:00 AM
Emile, great poetry as always. It's such a sad thing to lose sight. This poem touches my heart my friend. Congratulations on your win in my contest. Hope you and yours are well. All the best...Charlie
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Emile Pinet
Date: 10/13/2020 9:20:00 AM
Thanks Charles, you honor me with your words of praise my friend, Emile.
Date: 9/26/2020 4:51:00 PM
Congratulations on your win, Emile. This seems to be a challenging form, and you wrote it well.
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Emile Pinet
Date: 9/26/2020 5:11:00 PM
Thanks Carol, it was a challenge to write, but I love a challenge...I appreciate your comments my friend, Emile.

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