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Saudade

To think again of what could have been;
Those painfully painless imaginative dreams of cloudless days
with winds whispering love's scent through new spring clover,
of walking barefoot through the glistening cool of morning dew,
listening endlessly to the song of your laugh.
If this is all I will have of you,
I shall know no grief.

Saudade Poetry Contest
Sponsored by Edward Ibeh

02/20/2019

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John Fleming March 28, 2020 at 11:50 AM This is good stuff, Charlie...I agree with Richard -- haunting it is! Excellent poetry. My best wishes. :) john P.s I have enjoyed my little saunter around your poems...will be returning in the very near future - cheers! Charlie Smith March 28, 2020 at 2:24 PM Thank you John

Richard Lamoureux November 13, 2019 at 7:50 AM This is pretty and haunting. Charlie Smith March 28, 2020 at 2:24 PM Thank you Richard...

Mark Peterson May 11, 2019 at 12:10 AM Your poetry sings and lifted my heart awhile this evening. Wish I could write like this. Charlie Smith March 28, 2020 at 2:25 PM Thank you Mark...

Caren Krutsinger March 17, 2019 at 3:05 AM Your first two lines captured my heart; the entire poem held me spellbound, actually. Charlie Smith March 18, 2019 at 6:49 AM Thank you Caren.

CayCay Godwin March 17, 2019 at 1:20 AM I don't know nothin' 'bout Saudade, but I know beautiful, romantic and touching lines delivered in free verse. This made me hold my breath because awe caught in my throat. Love it. So good to visit with you! Poetry hugs ... CayCay Charlie Smith March 18, 2019 at 6:48 AM Thank you CayCay...

Sara Kendrick March 16, 2019 at 6:25 PM Romantic work. Enjoyed reading this one. Thanks for dropping by my page. I need to check out what a Saudade poem is..Sara Charlie Smith March 18, 2019 at 6:45 AM Thank you Sara...

Darlene De Beaulieu March 8, 2019 at 2:33 PM Hello Charlie, a well said poem. have a nice day my friend. Charlie Smith March 18, 2019 at 6:45 AM Thank you Darlene...

Connie Marcum Wong March 5, 2019 at 4:39 PM Beautifully expressed my friend. There is such joy in hearing laughter. xxoo : ) Charlie Smith March 6, 2019 at 9:18 PM Thank you Connie...

Joseph P. DiMino February 28, 2019 at 6:51 AM Wow! Outstanding poetry. A gem for sure. Charlie Smith February 28, 2019 at 11:59 AM Thank you Joe...

Arturo Michael February 27, 2019 at 8:18 AM Wonderful...I believe it too...Well expressed Charlie Smith February 27, 2019 at 10:38 AM Thank you Arturo...

Robert Lindley February 26, 2019 at 5:30 AM Superb and gloriously beautiful! I marvel at your talent in birthing this gem my dear friend. A fav.... Charlie Smith February 26, 2019 at 11:46 AM Thank you Robert...

Nette Onclaud February 25, 2019 at 2:55 PM simply enchanting, charlie...a keeper for me!...huggs Charlie Smith February 26, 2019 at 11:46 AM Thank you Nette...

Andrea Dietrich February 24, 2019 at 3:22 PM think I will fave this gem! Charlie Smith February 26, 2019 at 11:46 AM Thanks again Andrea...

Paul Callus February 24, 2019 at 5:05 AM Beautiful is not enough, Charlie! I love the imagery and the message within! In my eyes...a winner. Regards // paul Charlie Smith February 24, 2019 at 11:23 AM Thanks Paul...

Carole Duet February 24, 2019 at 2:40 AM Lovely and evocative of wonderful youthful feelings in days gone by that are imprinted indelibly on our hearts and minds. There are some things and some people we never forget, especially our first love. Charlie Smith February 24, 2019 at 11:23 AM Thank you very much Carole...

Kim Rodrigues February 23, 2019 at 10:15 PM Love painfully painless imaginative dreams. A lovely image of love embraced. Charlie Smith February 23, 2019 at 10:17 PM Thank you Kim...

Eve Roper February 23, 2019 at 8:08 PM Charlie, beautiful imagery and feeling of emotions my friend .. good luck in the contest. Hugs Eve ~`* Charlie Smith February 23, 2019 at 9:22 PM Thank you Eve...

Demetrios Trifiatis February 23, 2019 at 11:38 AM captivating for Alpha to Omega dear, Charlie! Charlie Smith February 23, 2019 at 11:44 AM Thank you Demetrios...

Andrea Dietrich February 21, 2019 at 8:28 PM oh my gosh, you did this so wonderfully. I was all stressed how to write about a portugese lover. You just wrote a simple love poem and blew it out of the water!! Charlie Smith February 22, 2019 at 6:51 AM Thank you so much Andrea, you are so kind...

Heidi Sands February 20, 2019 at 7:31 PM Excellent! What a perfect ending too. Well written :) Charlie Smith February 21, 2019 at 12:48 AM You’re wonderful Heidi, thank you...

Vijay Pandit February 20, 2019 at 4:22 PM Reminiscing in beautiful memory..wonderful imagery in your words..the ending two lines speak volumes. Best for a win, Charlie. Charlie Smith February 21, 2019 at 12:46 AM Thanks Vijay, I appreciate you so much...

Line Gauthier February 20, 2019 at 3:17 PM Wow, beautiful poem, Charlie. Awesome imagery. Love the scent of clover. Bravo. Charlie Smith February 21, 2019 at 12:45 AM Thank you Line, you’re too kind,,,

Anne-Lise Andresen February 20, 2019 at 12:26 PM - That's all we need, Charlie - Wonderful poem :) - Good luck in the contest :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Charlie Smith February 20, 2019 at 1:48 PM Thank you Anne-Lise, I so appreciate your encouragement...