Charlie Smith Poet Free verse

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Simple Musings From a Heterosexual Male With Unkempt Facial Hair

Every discovery started with absolutely 
     no idea of where to start...
     
     There is not enough time in a lifetime
     to measure success...

     Just as there is pain in uncertainty,
     there is peace in faith...

     We thrive in our communal happiness,
     we parish in derisive pain...

     Death is much less reliable in peace.
     In war, we can put up a more 
     reasonable defense...

     We can waste a lifetime seeking happiness
     from someone else's approval...

     Our happiness should always be seen
     in the kindness of our eyes...

     With desires held in check,
     less becomes more...

     When a smile becomes a laugh,
     you've found happiness...

     Love is helping someone discover that they
     are better than what they thought they were...

     Unfathomable contentment is a poet
     finishing the last line of a poem...

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Curtis Johnson January 13, 2018 at 11:29 PM A very pleasant read. Charlie Smith January 14, 2018 at 9:04 AM Thanks Curtis..

Anita Harris August 30, 2017 at 12:32 AM Great thoughts! Charlie Smith August 30, 2017 at 7:45 AM Just some rambling thoughts but thank you Anita...

Doug Vinson April 12, 2017 at 11:50 AM "With desires held in check, less becomes more..." Good stuff all through, Charlie, and I'll pick this one. Indeed - to want what we already have, and to be happy in what we are doing, rather then wanting "more" or that which is unobtainable, rather than wanting to escape our existence - much better paths. Easy to say, o' course. ; ) Charlie Smith April 12, 2017 at 1:26 PM Great thoughts Doug, thanks for the visit...

Richard Lamoureux March 24, 2017 at 8:45 AM They are all good but for me this is the absolute best. "We can waste a lifetime seeking happiness from someone else's approval" I very much enjoyed your musings. Charlie Smith March 24, 2017 at 11:01 AM Thank you Richard...

Edward Mccall March 19, 2017 at 4:41 PM Every line from the first to the last is absolutely true. Well done Charlie well done. Charlie Smith March 19, 2017 at 6:52 PM Thank you Edward...

John Hardison March 19, 2017 at 4:08 PM Well constructed musing. Happiness thought to come from the soul at peace. Musing, well you know. Peace, Love and Joy. Charlie Smith March 19, 2017 at 6:51 PM Thank you John...

Janis Medders Tobechi March 19, 2017 at 2:46 PM It's great Charlie, artistic and poetic. I read it three times because the musings made me think things through. Nicely penned. Charlie Smith March 19, 2017 at 6:53 PM Thank you Janis... Charlie Smith March 19, 2017 at 6:51 PM Thank you Janis...

Jannie Breedt March 19, 2017 at 12:37 AM Hi Charlie I am so happy for you getting POTD because you deserve it. Love the wisdom here. The title is very catchy too Charlie Smith March 19, 2017 at 9:22 AM Thank you so much Jannie, I think this is a first for me...

Kim Merryman March 18, 2017 at 5:29 PM I must admit, your title is eye-catching! This almost read like a chapter from the book of Proverbs in the Bible. I enjoyed reading your work, Charlie! Blessings, Kim Charlie Smith March 18, 2017 at 9:32 PM Thank you Kim...

Joanna Daniel March 16, 2017 at 9:13 AM Very true and wise musings, Charlie:) love the way you ended it, congratulations on POTD:) a 7:) Charlie Smith March 16, 2017 at 3:13 PM Thank you Jo...

Carole Duet March 14, 2017 at 1:31 AM Some wise words here. Interesting write. Charlie Smith March 14, 2017 at 8:10 AM Thank You Carol...

CayCay Godwin March 13, 2017 at 11:48 PM I enjoyed your ramblings! I share many of them. Congrats on potd, Charlie, and all the best ... CayCay Charlie Smith March 14, 2017 at 8:09 AM Thank You CayCay,,,

Heidi Sands March 13, 2017 at 4:04 PM What a great poem . I love it Charlie. A favorite. Congratulations! :) Charlie Smith March 13, 2017 at 9:15 PM Thank you Heidi...

Alexis Y. March 13, 2017 at 3:28 PM Hi Charlie, I don't know how I missed this. You penned such a positive piece that's filled with wisdom. Congratulations on getting the poem of day. It was most definitely well deserved. PS, you had my full attention with the title alone:-) Alexis Charlie Smith March 13, 2017 at 9:14 PM Thank you so very much Alexis...

Janice Canerdy March 13, 2017 at 1:07 PM Wise words, Charlie--a 7 for sure! Janice Charlie Smith March 13, 2017 at 1:12 PM Thank you Janice...

Kai Michael Neumann March 13, 2017 at 11:25 AM Absolutely true. Thank you, Kai. Charlie Smith March 13, 2017 at 12:09 PM Many thanks Kai...

Sunlite Wanter March 13, 2017 at 11:12 AM So many lines I like - the last two, of course, but "Just as there is pain in uncertainty, there is peace in faith.." was special to me. Congratulations!!! Charlie Smith March 13, 2017 at 12:09 PM Such a special note to me, thank you Sunlite...

Roy Pett March 13, 2017 at 8:00 AM Brilliant write, congratulations on POTD, Roy. Charlie Smith March 13, 2017 at 11:06 AM Thanks Roy...

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart March 13, 2017 at 6:53 AM Nice write Charlie! Congrats on potd xomo! Charlie Smith March 13, 2017 at 11:05 AM Thank you Maureen...

Agnes Krampe March 13, 2017 at 6:36 AM Congrats on your POTD, Charlie! Charlie Smith March 13, 2017 at 11:05 AM Thanks Agnes...

Bernardo F. Asuncion March 13, 2017 at 6:01 AM Interesting poem.... congrats on being chosen... Charlie Smith March 13, 2017 at 11:05 AM Thank you Bernard...

Lynn Marie March 13, 2017 at 5:40 AM Congratulations on POTD! ...the title was the icing to finish:-) so happy for you.:-) Charlie Smith March 13, 2017 at 11:04 AM Thanks again Lynn...

Lisa Ricci March 13, 2017 at 4:51 AM Hello. This is poetry so fine and at its best. A true must read out loud with emphasis. The words are profound and must be heard. Well done throughout. Congratulations on your most deserving entry being Poem Of The Day. Charlie Smith March 13, 2017 at 11:04 AM You know how to fill a fella with pride, thanks Lisa...

Darren White March 13, 2017 at 3:20 AM I love those musings Charlie, especially the last one made me smile :) Grats on PotD Charlie Smith March 13, 2017 at 11:01 AM You made my day, thanks Darren...

Andrea Dietrich March 12, 2017 at 8:28 PM funny title you gave this. that last line is SO true. LOVE that!! Charlie Smith March 13, 2017 at 10:59 AM Hope it made you laugh, thanks Andrea...

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