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I am the jailer of this cell Pray, searching for the key Where in solitary, dreams do dwell Ever longing to be free. This fettered lock placed on the door For fear installed by me To keep away hopes dashed before Lest for fortune ever be. Bid I must for pardons flight Fling open gates of chance With trusting aim cast into light Life's embrace in full romance. 03/24/2016 For Contest

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Cole Banner

Date: 3/30/2017 5:56:00 PM

Nice work...

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 7/25/2016 1:41:00 PM

this is really nice, Charlie. Hope you are having a great day. Time for me to rush off this site for now!! see ya!

Charlie Smith
Date: 7/25/2016 3:40:00 PM

Thank you Andrea...

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 4/6/2016 11:21:00 PM

Charlie, Congrats on your "When A Door Closes WIN." Luv ~LINDA~

Charlie Smith
Date: 4/6/2016 11:43:00 PM

You'r most gracious Linda,I truly appreciate your time...luv Charlie.

Vladislav Raven

Date: 4/5/2016 6:13:00 PM

Hi Charlie, A beautiful write of emotion my friend, well written, your creativity sings in this write. Congratulations on your win in the contest. This is well deserving of the seven rating sent to you....Mike.

Charlie Smith
Date: 4/6/2016 11:39:00 PM

Mike, what a kind and uplifting note, thanks for all of your encouragement, a bit more tha just a hip,hip. .i am most greartful...Charloe

Sandra Haight

Date: 4/4/2016 7:55:00 PM

Lovely rhythm and flow, Charlie, and expressed with deep emotion. Congratulations on your nice win. Sandra

Charlie Smith
Date: 4/4/2016 8:12:00 PM

Thank you Sandra, I appreciate your encouragement...

Dr. Upma A. Sharma

Date: 4/4/2016 3:20:00 AM

Congrats on ur wonderful win with this very awesome poem Charlie..

Charlie Smith
Date: 4/4/2016 5:55:00 AM

Thank you Dr. Sharma...

Lu Loo

Date: 4/3/2016 7:28:00 PM

Charlie, congrats on your placement in the contest :)-luloo

Charlie Smith
Date: 4/3/2016 9:49:00 PM

Thank you Luloo...

Arthur Vaso

Date: 3/27/2016 8:48:00 PM

What a delightful read, you led us down one path and then in the end, took us on a completely different voyage. Well done!

Charlie Smith
Date: 3/27/2016 8:55:00 PM

I've read so many good pieces from you Arthur, I'm particularly gratified to receive your kind note. Thank you so much,I appreciate your generosity, Charlie

Lyn Church

Date: 3/25/2016 9:41:00 PM

Well written and worded

Charlie Smith
Date: 3/25/2016 9:49:00 PM

I'm having trouble sending the right messages to the right person, so sorry,and thank you for the sweet note.Charlie

Charlie Smith
Date: 3/25/2016 9:45:00 PM

At least the porch light's on...

Robert Lindley

Date: 3/25/2016 4:15:00 PM

SOME PEOPLE MAKE TOUGHER CELLS FOR THEMSELVES. I know I once did long ago. Nobody can imprison you deeper than you can do so yourself. Great poem my friend. A7

Charlie Smith
Date: 3/25/2016 4:44:00 PM

Your observation was right on the point of this piece. Thank you for your kind generosity Robert, I am most appreciative...

Sara Kendrick

Date: 3/25/2016 4:08:00 PM

I like the rhythm, flow and rhyme in this one..Reads like a winner to me..Way to go..Thanks for stopping by..Sara

Charlie Smith
Date: 3/25/2016 4:40:00 PM

So generous of you to say Sara, thank you for your encouragement...

Old Buck

Date: 3/25/2016 1:52:00 PM

Charlie: So full of meaning. I don't write this deep but enjoy reading those that do. Thanks for sharing this with all of us on the Soup. oldbuck

Charlie Smith
Date: 3/25/2016 2:47:00 PM

Buck I can't go to deep, It's just to hard to get back up. Thanks for spending a little time with me. Charlie

Nette Onclaud

Date: 3/24/2016 6:30:00 PM

moving song, charlie.. great stuff!..huggs

Charlie Smith
Date: 3/24/2016 7:03:00 PM

Thank you so much Nette, you are so kind. Just tried to say we all own our own keys to open the door to happiness and love. Don't be afraid to try the lock...