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To Dream

Twas like the night lived all alone with faith mislaid from cause to wonder, to lose the love so few have known, this dream we lived no less to ponder Our youth, wasted in defiant haste to think such flights could ever end. Past sacred fruit, no more to taste, paid by a ransom we had to spend You filled a heart with summer's breath and touched this life with hope forgiving, but there are storms that spare no death to dreams of love meant for the living At peace, stay close and wait for me for in my dreams, you are all I see. 01/19/2018
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Radhakrishna Avatar
February 20, 2020 at 1:54 PM
Superb! No more to be said!
Lindley Avatar
March 16, 2018 at 7:52 PM
A MAGNIFICENT SONNET MY FRIEND! Loved every verse, every word of it... A fav......
Smith Avatar
March 16, 2018 at 11:27 PM
Thank you Robert...
Wigley Avatar
February 21, 2018 at 7:57 PM
' youth wasted in defiant haste'. an absolute belter of a phrase in a superb poem, Charlie. A fave for me, thanks. Regards, Viv
Smith Avatar
February 21, 2018 at 10:35 PM
Thank you so much Viv, your encouragement is sincerely appreciated...
Dietrich Avatar
February 18, 2018 at 7:32 PM
congrats on your win with this gem, Charlie.
Smith Avatar
February 19, 2018 at 12:21 PM
Thank you Andrea...
Duet Avatar
February 12, 2018 at 10:50 PM
Beautiful ending to this deep poem which pulled my heart strings. Congrats on your win, Charlie.
Smith Avatar
February 14, 2018 at 5:37 PM
Thank you Carole.
Jain Avatar
February 11, 2018 at 1:20 AM
Absolutely spell bound poetry with vivid imagery. Poem makes us laugh, cry, prickle, silent.So did this one. Could feel the pulse of your well versed poetry. Review Pari Style Poem to encourage me.
Smith Avatar
February 11, 2018 at 9:19 AM
Thank you Sanket...
Gupta Avatar
February 9, 2018 at 7:55 AM
Poetry at its nice height ... Great ...
Smith Avatar
February 9, 2018 at 2:30 PM
Thank you Probir...
Sacks Avatar
February 7, 2018 at 1:28 PM
Charlie, I love your sonnet! It has wonderful depth and is so beautiful!
Smith Avatar
February 8, 2018 at 10:16 AM
You are so kind, thank you Sheila...
Pinet Avatar
February 6, 2018 at 11:48 AM
The loneliness, insecurity and love came through your words and into my heart. The deep pool of emotion poured forth by this poet almost drowns the reader with their strength and depth. This is a strong poem, full of emotion and passion. Well done, Emile.
Smith Avatar
February 6, 2018 at 2:41 PM
Thank you Emile...
Hamilton Avatar
February 6, 2018 at 8:21 AM
Lovely sonnet Charlie especially the final couplet, dreams of love made for the living, classic write, congrats on your win!
Smith Avatar
February 6, 2018 at 10:33 AM
Thank you John...
Lane Avatar
February 5, 2018 at 2:58 PM
Charlie, please forgive me for being remiss by not having read this one sooner. I've not been around the site much lately, but your word artistry always engages my heart. This one is no exception to capture my emotions. Your choice of a Josephine Wall picture is very fitting.
Smith Avatar
February 5, 2018 at 10:12 PM
Always a treasure to hear your encouragement Lin, no matter when, thank you...
Allison Avatar
February 5, 2018 at 11:54 AM
such a poignant poem Charlie many congrats on your win:-) hugs jan xx
Smith Avatar
February 5, 2018 at 10:11 PM
Thank you Jan.
DiMino Avatar
February 3, 2018 at 11:30 AM
Very honest, from the heart, sadly beautiful.... Great poetry!
Smith Avatar
February 3, 2018 at 1:18 PM
Thank you Joe...
Grasso Avatar
February 1, 2018 at 9:03 AM
I love this sonnet, Charlie. Beautiful...as always. ...Fran
Smith Avatar
February 1, 2018 at 11:08 AM
Thank you Francis...
Lamoureux Avatar
January 29, 2018 at 4:47 PM
You captured the longing.
Smith Avatar
January 29, 2018 at 8:15 PM
Thanks for the visit Richard...
Daniel Avatar
January 27, 2018 at 6:30 AM
A sad sonnet that tugs at the heart, Charlie, touching:) I see it won, please accept my heartfelt congratulations:)
Smith Avatar
January 27, 2018 at 1:15 PM
Thank you Jo...
Marcum Wong Avatar
January 25, 2018 at 1:24 AM
This is such a lovely poem Charlie! Congratulations on your placement! Take a bow! : )
Smith Avatar
January 25, 2018 at 1:25 PM
Thank you Connie...
Sands Avatar
January 24, 2018 at 4:47 PM
I love this poem. I can relate to this and it reaches my soul :)
Smith Avatar
January 25, 2018 at 1:24 PM
Thank you Heidi..
Horsman Avatar
January 24, 2018 at 10:54 AM
Wow Charlie, this is so good, and the couplet, a wonderful finale..
Smith Avatar
January 25, 2018 at 1:24 PM
Thank you Harry...
Trifiatis Avatar
January 24, 2018 at 4:17 AM
The beauty of the Sonnet overcomes any sadness that the Sonnet contains! Superb my friend, Charlie!
Smith Avatar
January 24, 2018 at 10:06 AM
Thank you so much Demetrios...
Lindley Avatar
January 23, 2018 at 6:37 PM
Top class sonnet my friend. I felt it all the way and the sadness and it was somehow, hauntingly familiar to me.. A fav....
Smith Avatar
January 24, 2018 at 10:05 AM
Thank you my friend...
Haight Avatar
January 22, 2018 at 8:03 PM
Beautifully written and so bittersweet, Charlie. Congratulations on your placement in the contest. Sandra
Smith Avatar
January 22, 2018 at 9:55 PM
Thank you Sandra...
Johnson Avatar
January 22, 2018 at 8:45 AM
Congrats Charlie on a very good poem.
Smith Avatar
January 22, 2018 at 10:41 AM
Thank you Curtis...
Carber Avatar
January 22, 2018 at 8:38 AM
This is quite good, and should be re-read several times as there is a profound 'sense' to it from which one can be distracted by its lyricism,e.g., 'faith mislaid from cause to wonder'....Congrats, Charlie.
Smith Avatar
January 22, 2018 at 10:41 AM
Thank you L.J.
Gauthier Avatar
January 21, 2018 at 9:43 PM
Lovely poem, Charlie. Congrats on a well deserved win.
Smith Avatar
January 21, 2018 at 10:18 PM
Thank you Line.
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