Of Loss

Forever’s gift will always bind to chance.
Just down the street extends around the world,
corruption’s stain on every circumstance.
Our coffins – shingles of the underworld.

Another child left frozen, tucked in time.
The future’s orphan trapped within their grief,
of life and lives denied the peace and rhyme
demands to question every held belief.

To choose to trust a promise we all know.
When everything fails you, rocks crushed to sand,
most noble prayer, the answer is still no.
Remember Job and Christ’s pierced loving hand.

A touch of solace which he said and gave,
a heaven’s childhood from an earthly grave.

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Copyright © | Year Posted 2019

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Cunningham Avatar
January 8, 2025 at 2:28 AM
A broken trust is hard to accept, people can be unpredictable at times, as Mark said, there's only you can really trust. A well written sonnet Rob, I do find the sonnet form tricky. Congratulations on your win. Tom
Carmack Avatar
January 8, 2025 at 6:31 PM
TY Tom.
Canerdy Avatar
January 7, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Rob, CONGRATS on your well-deserved win with this expressive, realistic, reverent poem. Janice
Carmack Avatar
January 8, 2025 at 6:31 PM
TY Janice.
May Avatar
January 6, 2025 at 3:38 PM
A poignant write, Very nicely done, Congrats on your win
Carmack Avatar
January 8, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Thank you for hosting and the placement.
Famuyiwa Avatar
January 6, 2025 at 3:24 PM
What a great poem ! Congratulations on your win.
Carmack Avatar
January 8, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Thank you.
Koplin Avatar
July 30, 2020 at 2:50 PM
The only thing that will get us through is trust in him. What a great work of art my friend!
Carmack Avatar
August 9, 2020 at 8:00 PM
TY buddy.
Lindley Avatar
February 10, 2019 at 8:48 AM
Yet again I find your sonnet to be a gem, an expression of light and truth wrapping a clear and important message delivered. Magnificent flow and inspired verses to gift the reader much more than just the pleasure of reading great verse. Gift them Light, Love, Wisdom and Promise.. A fav, a glowing gem..
Carmack Avatar
February 10, 2019 at 11:09 AM
The Shakespearean sonnet is one of my favorite forms. Thanks for the fav and for commenting.
Dutta Avatar
February 7, 2019 at 11:44 AM
Concluding lines to touch core of heart. Best Wishes.
Carmack Avatar
February 8, 2019 at 9:07 PM
Thank you for reading & commenting Anisha.
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