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The Play

I've dreamed of things and might have beens
with hopes and love in back lot shadows.
Replaying these cold-heart wrenching scenes
that will bring no dawn to my tomarrows.

And as this play plays out each act,
my role fades from lead to second best.
Mere words no longer cause effect
to cure the faults of love's ill rest.

I pray to God, re-write these lines
that I might toss aside regrets
and bring the peace for which I pine
to a closing scene no one forgets.

I'll take no bows, of that I'm certain
as stage lights dim on this final curtain.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2018

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Zahid Avatar
July 10, 2020 at 6:14 PM
Wow! Amazing
Smith Avatar
July 14, 2020 at 3:21 PM
Thank you Paghunda...
Juman Avatar
July 10, 2018 at 10:10 AM
Trial comes especially to those strong in faith. Abraham was persecuted for his belief. Jesus walk the desert to find solace Jonah was thrown into the sea and I can go on keep the faith in the unseen God He delivers without our knowledge sometimes
Smith Avatar
July 10, 2018 at 11:11 AM
Amen, peace be with you Al...
Wolf Avatar
July 1, 2018 at 10:40 PM
Haunting theme and refrain here, Charlie… Am reminded a bit of Uncle William Shakespeare: "All the world's a stage, and we are but players on it." Outstanding write! Best wishes, Gershon
Smith Avatar
July 2, 2018 at 11:33 AM
Thank you Gershon...
Lindley Avatar
June 23, 2018 at 9:57 AM
My great sonnet writing friend, tis nothing second best about this jewel! I do so love your sonnets and learn from each one that I read. This one shines a wondrous and deeply inspiring light today for my searching mind my friend..A fav....
Smith Avatar
June 23, 2018 at 10:17 AM
You are so kind Robert, thanks for the encouragement...
Evans Avatar
June 10, 2018 at 12:23 PM
A reflection, a twilight, a musing, a wonderful sonnet.
Smith Avatar
June 11, 2018 at 11:07 AM
Thank you Richard...
Doll Avatar
June 10, 2018 at 12:15 PM
Great sonnet and wonderful read, Charlie
Smith Avatar
June 11, 2018 at 11:04 AM
Thank you Warren...
Lamoureux Avatar
June 9, 2018 at 2:39 PM
I have not wrote many sonnets but would love to write one of this quality. Well expressed Charlie. May you be in many many scenes before your final curtain call.
Smith Avatar
June 9, 2018 at 2:57 PM
Thank you Richard...
La France Avatar
June 9, 2018 at 8:27 AM
Charlie, oh what a wonderful sonnet you have penned, well done ~
Smith Avatar
June 9, 2018 at 2:24 PM
Thank you BW...
Hamilton Avatar
June 6, 2018 at 11:00 AM
A sonnet that rings true to many, a sad but memorable write, well done Charlie!
Smith Avatar
June 7, 2018 at 3:54 PM
Thank you John...
Warrior Avatar
June 4, 2018 at 9:15 AM
Wisely said and enjoyed reading my friend...love & light...^WW^
Smith Avatar
June 4, 2018 at 12:12 PM
Thank you WW...
Lindley Avatar
June 3, 2018 at 11:49 AM
Who could not be deeply moved by this superbly crafted sonnet? You my immensely talented friend, are indeed a true sonnet master.. A fav...
Smith Avatar
June 3, 2018 at 12:41 PM
You are too kind, Friend Robert...
Canerdy Avatar
June 2, 2018 at 4:48 PM
Very well-written and moving, Charlie! Janice
Smith Avatar
June 3, 2018 at 12:39 PM
Thank you Janice...
Andresen Avatar
June 2, 2018 at 1:41 PM
- ... this is beautiful, Charlie ! ... !!! ... - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Smith Avatar
June 2, 2018 at 3:36 PM
Thank you Anne-Lise...
Onclaud Avatar
June 1, 2018 at 3:57 PM
touched by this mellow poem which made me sigh... how beautiful, charlie!...huggs
Smith Avatar
June 2, 2018 at 3:36 PM
Thank you Nette...
Pandit Avatar
June 1, 2018 at 6:39 AM
So meaningful and deeply moving poem..well done Charlie.
Smith Avatar
June 2, 2018 at 3:36 PM
Thank you Vijay...
One Avatar
June 1, 2018 at 6:20 AM
A deep sonnet, I found it personally emotive.. Well written with good flow and rhymes..
Smith Avatar
June 2, 2018 at 3:37 PM
Thank you SO...
Marcum Wong Avatar
June 1, 2018 at 2:52 AM
I was deeply moved by your words in this beautifully composed sonnet Charlie. The last two stanzas brought tears. A fave for me! xxoo : )
Smith Avatar
June 2, 2018 at 3:37 PM
Thank you Connie...
Vaso Avatar
June 1, 2018 at 12:48 AM
One of the best sonnets I have read, a great poem Charlie.
Smith Avatar
June 2, 2018 at 3:37 PM
Thank you Arthur...
Michael Avatar
May 31, 2018 at 11:13 PM
It's life, Charlie...one and one is two...All the best...may your finale be as you wish...A nice write...
Smith Avatar
June 2, 2018 at 3:39 PM
Thank you Arturo...
Sands Avatar
May 31, 2018 at 7:51 PM
Oh, I love this Charlie! So well done!
Smith Avatar
June 2, 2018 at 3:39 PM
Thank you Heidi...
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