I Sat By Poem by CAROL HUGHES

I Sat By

Rating: 4.8


I sat by
Wished my life away
Watched the sun set
And wanted more
Than wasteful regret

Still I sat
With darkness and despair
Filtering through summer air
Twilight, golden and promising
Sinking unused

But there always new
Tomorrow awaiting
Eagerly inviting
Promising another day
Yes, another way

With eyes tuned in
Warming sun mine
Stars faithful and true
Music's magic within
All there to share
A new me to embrace

COMMENTS OF THE POEM
Tom J. Mariani 13 February 2008

I like the way you have used rhyme in your first stanza, but your have not allowed it to control or restrict the flow and content of the rest of your poem. You have given your readers a fresh look at 24 hours. We all need the hope of a new me every day, no matter how great the 'weather' was the day before. Tom

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Fred Babbin 13 February 2008

I like your quiet way of expressing a feeling that touches.

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Seema Chowdhury 13 February 2008

good work! ! ! hope you'll write more and we will read more of your work. read my poems if you want. i have posted more than 300 poems.

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Charles Hughes 18 February 2008

Full of deep meaning - well written. Succinct and to the point. An up and coming poet laureate, a rising star. Looking forward to reading more of your poetry.

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Don Mcwilliams 03 March 2008

Very nice, Carol. I enjoyed your insight very much, thanks. Best, Don

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Melissa Casteen 05 January 2009

a poem about one who has given up on giving up- beautifully and subtly written. Thank You

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Tj Becker 19 September 2008

A sad yet hopeful poem. Do't we all wish our lives away in some fashion. This was a nice write and had a nice flow. I liked the tones of encouragment in the end. Well done

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Sulaiman Mohd Yusof 10 September 2008

Every new day dawning is a new you Carol........you're full of gems......deep within you...............man a many, sort for!

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James B. Earley 18 August 2008

The art of savoring what one has....is the basis of self-worth. Nothing else..is promised!

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Seema Chowdhury 05 August 2008

but there is always... tomorrow awaiting.... you are tooooooo good. i love your selection of words. well done.

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NEW YORK CITY, N.Y.
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