Charlie Smith Poet Sonnet

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Names

If only one shall know my name
     With pride to care that I have been
     A title that might share such fame
     And from my cause true passion seen
     
     A name that defines one life
     Worthy of fame's price to bear
     Lived for peace and free of strife
     That's just, in honor, not from fear

     I'd be content if called by God
     A name that's less than pride affords
     That leads to paths so seldom trod
     For fortune undescribed in words

     From true hearts let names be heard
     May lives with love define the words

     What's In A Name Contest
     Sponsored By Silent One
     01/16/2017

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Freddie Robinson Jr. June 21, 2017 at 3:24 PM This is a loving testament of faith, Charlie. You sure know how to spin words into a silken poetic tapestry of a coat of many colors. You are such a talented poet, my friend. This is an instant PSoup classic and a fave of mine. Very spiritual poem. Love always. Charlie Smith June 21, 2017 at 7:28 PM You are too kind, I think you are a spiritual person Freddie, I know that from your work, thank you and peace be with you...

Joanna Daniel January 22, 2017 at 7:19 AM Very true words, Charlie:) the third stanza is very important:) congratulations on your win:) Charlie Smith January 22, 2017 at 8:14 AM Thank you Jo...

Arthur Vaso January 21, 2017 at 6:06 PM Hi Charlie, really liked this, sentiments I have felt. Charlie Smith January 21, 2017 at 6:45 PM Thank you Arthu...

Deborah Burch January 19, 2017 at 5:28 PM Congratulations Charlie!!! Well done!! Big Hugggs...deb Charlie Smith January 20, 2017 at 7:29 AM Thank you Deborah...

Janis Medders Tobechi January 19, 2017 at 2:17 PM Great sonnet. I'm sure I know of the name you speak. Congrats. Charlie Smith January 20, 2017 at 7:29 AM Thank you Janis...

Rob Carmack January 18, 2017 at 3:08 AM 'For fortune undescribed in words' ... how both the saved & lost will regret the trades they made in this life at the expense of the next. Solid poem & good luck in the contest. Charlie Smith January 18, 2017 at 6:31 AM Thank you Rob,,,

Janice Canerdy January 17, 2017 at 9:20 PM A 7 for this well-written piece, Charlie. Janice Charlie Smith January 17, 2017 at 9:37 PM You are too kind Janice, thank you...

Joseph May January 17, 2017 at 3:45 PM Well written ..GL in the contest Charlie Smith January 17, 2017 at 8:53 PM Thank you Joseph...

Anne-Lise Andresen January 16, 2017 at 2:29 PM - A wonderful win poem in my eyes - Well done, Charlie - A 7 - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Charlie Smith January 16, 2017 at 9:23 PM Thanks Anne-Lise...

Nette Onclaud January 16, 2017 at 2:25 PM your spirit glows through this gracious work, charlie... a name that carries the emblem of eternity is precious.. huggs Charlie Smith January 16, 2017 at 9:22 PM Thank you Nette...