Tin Hearts

Through Tin Hearts,
shallow pleadings
wander unwillingly with time,
in concert with
a melancholy spectre
of Love's past.
Surely, it must not
be too late
to borrow these moments
nor to clear
the hollowness
that echoes from
the smithery of despair.
Empty of it's consortion ,
Hope desires respite.
Loneliness,
on the other hand,
always has
an eager
companion.

07/15/2020
Copyright © | Year Posted 2020

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Theraven Avatar
September 5, 2020 at 11:36 PM
Charlie and Tin Hearts, 'Loneliness, on the other hand, always has an eager companion. Spoken so well in poem.,as if from the seventh son of a seventh son. -Richard
Smith Avatar
September 6, 2020 at 9:09 AM
Thank you Quoth...
Allison Avatar
September 5, 2020 at 10:47 AM
oh so true Charlie:-( hugs jan xx
Smith Avatar
September 6, 2020 at 9:08 AM
Thanks Jan...
Shaw Avatar
August 31, 2020 at 9:42 AM
It does indeed, Charlie, a compassionate write, thoughtful . . .
Smith Avatar
September 1, 2020 at 6:40 AM
Thank you Indiana...
Daniel Avatar
August 31, 2020 at 8:01 AM
Oh, so true, Charlie:)
Smith Avatar
September 1, 2020 at 6:40 AM
Thanks Jo...
Goldsmith Avatar
August 14, 2020 at 12:16 PM
Love this write. The heart can say so many things. Love is the best of all. Enjoy your day writing away................
Smith Avatar
August 24, 2020 at 7:12 AM
Thanks Paula...
Beckman  Avatar
July 30, 2020 at 6:13 PM
You write the truth!
Smith Avatar
August 24, 2020 at 7:04 AM
thank you Nancy...
Lane Avatar
July 16, 2020 at 4:22 PM
You write of the tin smithy and hearts, so I'm reminded of the Tin Man in Oz. You have a big heart, Charlie. Who is the companion of loneliness? It must be a heart made of tin...cold as stone? Certainly not yours. I caught you on a round of visits. Stay well.
Smith Avatar
July 16, 2020 at 5:21 PM
Thanks Lin...
Pandit Avatar
July 15, 2020 at 2:31 PM
Brilliantly done, Charlie--love the ending lines.
Smith Avatar
July 15, 2020 at 3:00 PM
Thanks Vijay...
Sands Avatar
July 15, 2020 at 12:51 PM
I can relate to this meaningful poem Charlie. Well written. I hope all is well. Take care :)
Smith Avatar
July 16, 2020 at 5:22 PM
Thank You Heidi...
Hamilton Avatar
July 15, 2020 at 11:03 AM
A wonderful write full of truth and meaning, nice to see you penning again Charlie, hope you are recovering well!
Smith Avatar
July 15, 2020 at 11:59 AM
Thanks John, all is well...
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