Charlie Smith Poet Sonnet

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New Years Eve

Tis here, the eve of one day less
     Of sorrow lost and hope reborn
     If will brings us closer to our best
     What reasons leave us cause to mourn?
     
     From dust we pass and sweep aside
     Its wake to crest in history's courts
     Our fate, at hand, to be un-denied
     Trim sails that wind for peaceful ports

     No wishful thoughts add moments more
     Nor take hours away paid to the past
     As tides cast sand upon the shore
     So time decrees the grains that last

     May our imperfections drift away
     On this the eve of New Years day
 
     Happy New Year
     12/28/2016

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Gary Smith January 11, 2017 at 11:49 AM A joy to read Charlie :) Charlie Smith January 11, 2017 at 7:10 PM Thank you Gary...

Robert Lindley January 3, 2017 at 10:34 PM A sonnet master you are my very talented friend! Deep, smooth and quite a thought provoking poem. A true pleasure to read and ponder..A7 Charlie Smith January 5, 2017 at 6:18 AM Thank you again Dear friend, I 'm only trying to learn from the master...

Probir Gupta January 2, 2017 at 7:45 AM Brilliant imagery ... a joyous read ... Charlie Smith January 2, 2017 at 9:02 AM Thank You Probir...

Janis Medders Tobechi January 1, 2017 at 8:44 PM Well said, Charlie. Happy New Year. Charlie Smith January 1, 2017 at 8:50 PM Thank you Janis...

Andrea Dietrich January 1, 2017 at 5:11 PM wonderful write, Charlie. I think you did exceptionally well with your New Year poem!! Charlie Smith January 1, 2017 at 7:20 PM Thank you dear Andrea...

Doug Vinson December 30, 2016 at 8:56 PM Wow, Charlie. : ) Philosophical, wise, hopeful and with a background sense of humor I think; a doggone good poem! Charlie Smith December 31, 2016 at 7:23 AM Thank you Doug...

Wilfred Aniagyei December 30, 2016 at 10:14 AM Beautiful, my friend.... Nice to read of you again! Charlie Smith December 30, 2016 at 12:26 PM Thank you Wilfred, see you in the New Year...

Demetrios Trifiatis December 30, 2016 at 3:07 AM Superb poem perfectly fitting to the occasion! a seven my friend, Charlie! Happy New Year! Charlie Smith December 30, 2016 at 7:51 AM Thank you Demetrios, and blessings for a grand new year...

Robert Lindley December 29, 2016 at 4:06 PM Love this superb sonnet and its true, inspiring message my friend.. Certainly a top class sonnet.. Each New Year, brings life to be lived! A7 Charlie Smith December 29, 2016 at 4:11 PM Thank you for a wonderful sharing year Robert, hope 17 brings more of the same...

Eve Roper December 29, 2016 at 3:22 PM Very well said, Charlie, may our future see better golden days. Have a Happy New Year’s and all your wishes come true… and don’t forget to eat those Black-eyed peas :) Hugs Eve Charlie Smith December 29, 2016 at 4:09 PM The little woman makes a black-eyed pea dip that actually makes those little buggers palatable. Thanks for your thoughtfulness and best wishes to you...

Anne-Lise Andresen December 29, 2016 at 2:38 PM - Lovely written, Charlie - Thanks for the year 2016 ... looking forward to a new year with new poems and your friendship:) - Best wishes for a Happy New Year :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Charlie Smith December 29, 2016 at 2:41 PM Thank you for such a lovely note. All my best to you for a great new year...

Paul Callus December 29, 2016 at 11:27 AM It's advisable to sweep the past and imperfections under the carpet, Charlie:) May we all look to the future with a positive attitude...and may 2017 bring you peace, good health and inspiration. // paul Charlie Smith December 29, 2016 at 2:35 PM All the same to you Paul and thank you...

Wendy Rycroft December 29, 2016 at 11:12 AM A really good poem I like the style you did it well xx Charlie Smith December 29, 2016 at 2:34 PM Thank you Wendy...

Janice Canerdy December 29, 2016 at 9:57 AM Charlie, this one made me smile--and think. A 7 for this well-written piece! Janice Charlie Smith December 29, 2016 at 10:11 AM Thank you Janice, Happy New Year...

Sunlite Wanter December 28, 2016 at 6:58 PM I'm going to fav this so I'll read it again come New Years. Happy New Year to you! Charlie Smith December 29, 2016 at 9:41 AM Hope all your wishes are fulfilled Sunlite, thank you...

Heidi Sands December 28, 2016 at 3:07 PM Very well written! I loved it. Happy New Year :) Charlie Smith December 29, 2016 at 9:39 AM Thank you Heidi...

Chris Green December 28, 2016 at 2:32 PM Cheers my friend. Very nice...Happy New Year to you. Charlie Smith December 29, 2016 at 9:38 AM Thank you Chris...