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Does Anyone Even Care

You speak of my failing Without knowing my heart Your pity is mocking This life playing its part You scoff at such squalor As you toss in a coin Lest a hero or scholar From your coven may join Go home to your warm bed Waste not one precious thought From tenets left unsaid With that last pence you bought Shed but just one tear, don't leave vexed with a sigh For there but for privilege even your dreams might die 02/20/2020

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Indiana Shaw

Date: 8/31/2020 9:28:00 AM

Lest we forget, what one day we may become . . .

Charlie Smith
Date: 9/1/2020 6:37:00 AM

Thanks for the visit Indiana...

Robert Lindley

Date: 4/8/2020 6:00:00 AM

My friend, absolutely stunning is this fine piece. Message and heart right on target and profound. Life and this darkened world oft confuses, confounds and leads people astray. As what they have amassed(wealth, etc.) tells them they are better than those less fortunate. A grave error to have made but many do just that. A fav-- a true gem too..

Charlie Smith
Date: 4/8/2020 4:07:00 PM

Thank you so much friend Robert...

Vladislav Raven

Date: 4/5/2020 9:23:00 AM

Hi Charlie, another excellent write from your pen. It is always a pleasure to read your work, Charlie. A deep, meaningful write on your subject. Love the content, as always. Have a wonderful Sunday. Your friend always....Mike.

Charlie Smith
Date: 4/5/2020 1:22:00 PM

Thank you Mike...

Maurice Rigoler

Date: 3/19/2020 5:15:00 AM

A moving poem, Charlie. And this my seem strange to many, but I try to achieve happiness apart from what others think of me, good or bad. Thanks for the stop by, friend. / M

Charlie Smith
Date: 4/5/2020 1:23:00 PM

Thanks Maurice...

Anisha Dutta

Date: 3/14/2020 12:02:00 AM

So nicely composed.I admire. But so far my knowledge, sonnet contains ten syllables per line.

Charlie Smith
Date: 3/14/2020 10:10:00 AM

Correct Anisha, thanks for your critique. I took the liberty of extending the last two lines. My bad...

David Smith

Date: 3/5/2020 1:21:00 PM

A timely piece which hopefully will make people think about how they try to solve these dilemmas. We need to strip away the fear for a start because I believe it causes greed to rear its head. I was A lion for a number of years and it was interesting to learn how the organisation was born a few years after the 1906 earthquake and how successful the model has been world wide. I am well and wish the same for you. Very best regards David in NZ

Charlie Smith
Date: 3/14/2020 10:11:00 AM

Thanks David...

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 3/4/2020 3:02:00 PM

the ending couplet outstanding. It summed up the whole thing so nicely.

Charlie Smith
Date: 3/4/2020 3:48:00 PM

Thanks Andrea...

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 3/3/2020 1:00:00 PM

A heartfelt write with meaning and thought - all the best Charlie, Blessings, Jennifer.

Charlie Smith
Date: 3/4/2020 3:47:00 PM

Thank you Jennifer...

John Gondolf

Date: 3/2/2020 4:13:00 PM

Enjoyed your very deep meaningful sonnet, Charlie, nicely done. John

Charlie Smith
Date: 3/4/2020 3:47:00 PM

Thank you John...

Pandita Sietesantos

Date: 2/27/2020 12:27:00 AM

What an extremely deep, powerful, meaningful Sonnet which flowed flawlessly from your talented, poetic pen! Simply awesome, Charlie - Bravo! I love it! Hugs. Pandita

Charlie Smith
Date: 2/27/2020 11:05:00 AM

Thank You Pandita...

Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 2/25/2020 5:12:00 PM

Hello Charlie Smith, dose anybody care? Yes!I care.No one should mock someone else. Have a nice evening my friend.

Charlie Smith
Date: 2/25/2020 5:19:00 PM

Thank you Darlene...

Robert L. Hinshaw

Date: 2/25/2020 1:29:00 PM

A very moving and insightful write, Charlie and bound to be a top winner in the contest. Thanks for commenting on ol' Cletus O'Toole's latest misadventure. Bob H

Charlie Smith
Date: 2/25/2020 3:52:00 PM

Thank You Bob...

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 2/25/2020 1:20:00 PM

- I think you have a lovely and caring heart, Charlie :) - But ... "Without knowing my heart" ... no one can know your heart ... only yourself :) - I love this touching sonnet ... it feels so real :) - Good luck in the contest :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Charlie Smith
Date: 2/25/2020 3:51:00 PM

Thank you Ann-Lise...