Emile Pinet Poet Sonnet

The Weight Of Time

I can feel the weight of time pressing down
as it slowly crushes my inner child.
And I realized, watching my dreams drown,
that I've been treading water for a while.

Time's aged my body, yet nourished my soul;
trading fractured memories for my youth.
And bypassed life's red tape and rigmarole,
forcing me to discover my own truth.

I see a world that I've not seen before,
as if I suddenly turned on a light.
And I hear folks calling for a world war,
arming bigotry and hate for a fight.

I'm at an age where I'm thankful life ends,
for I’m fast running out of hope, and friends.

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Unseeking Seeker June 21, 2026 at 5:07 AM Friends may come and go in as is ordained, yet heart’s love, light and bliss remains unchained, thus exuding the fragrance of a rose, we dwell in peace whilst in blissful repose. Emile Pinet June 21, 2026 at 9:13 AM Thank you! Your comments are most welcome and genuinely appreciated, my friend.

sara Etgen-Baker June 20, 2026 at 4:53 PM outstanding sonnet with a powerfully poignant ending. I can relate to the feelings you've captured except the last two lines. I'm not to that point...still have hope and friends. Wishing you well. Emile Pinet June 21, 2026 at 9:14 AM Thank you, Sara! Your comments are most welcome and genuinely appreciated, my friend.

Ilene Bauer June 20, 2026 at 2:01 PM an excellent poem with a powerful ending, emile. i can certainly relate... Emile Pinet June 21, 2026 at 9:14 AM Thank you, Ilene! Your comments are most welcome and genuinely appreciated, my friend.

Ink Empress June 20, 2026 at 10:45 AM This made me sad, the thought of time claiming you. I hope you are well dear Emile! So good to see you post today! I felt this poem deeply! Sending you light always Emile Pinet June 21, 2026 at 9:15 AM Thank you! Your comments are most welcome and genuinely appreciated, my friend. Time claims all of us, in the end.

Kim Rodrigues June 20, 2026 at 9:20 AM Emotive write! Often, we need to stay away from media. Hugs Emile Pinet June 21, 2026 at 9:16 AM Thank you. Kim! Your comments are most welcome and genuinely appreciated, my friend.