An infinite sorrow

An infinite sorrow

A Poem by Carlos Lorenzo Estrada
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Inspired by much of the poetry of this community. An amalgamation of nature and love.

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An Infinite Sorrow

(Solitude)

By

Carlos Lorenzo Estrada 


Lest light should lose its glimmer
In the solstice of waning day

A field of bending golden wheat
In sorrow and dismay 

Should chorus of crystal rivers
Lament into mourning dew

As all the flighty tree birds sing
A wailing song of you
 
Let time forget these moments 
Whispered yearnings of our past

In the thousand tears that followed 
Of fleeting ardor, love, and angst 

Oh requiem in twilight's autumn 
Serenade this heart to sleep 

Call to mind these memories 
Of her... these tears I weep 
 

© 2022 Carlos Lorenzo Estrada


Author's Note

Carlos Lorenzo Estrada
One can not be a part of this community and not be inspired by the art shared by others. The world speaks to each of us in these written words. Poets from all parts of the world who reflect the same creativity and aspirations displayed here. Shared love, hope, dreams, and sorrow. Our differences are little, for our empathy is grand. CLE

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“Should chorus of crystal rivers
Lament into mourning dew“
… Carlos, you have truly written a deeply moving masterpiece of poetry here. “Solitude”, yes. Grief, yes. You perfectly evoke the pain of true love lost and mournful tears shed, with your graceful and lyrical verses, perfect musical references, vivid imagery, beautiful language, great meter, metaphor, alliteration and rhyme. This is an iconic, classic and memorable poem. So well-penned. Kudos my wonderfully poetic friend!

Posted 1 Year Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Carlos Lorenzo Estrada

1 Year Ago

Thank you Annette for such a kind and encouraging comment on this piece. It is one of my favorites .. read more



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“Should chorus of crystal rivers
Lament into mourning dew“
… Carlos, you have truly written a deeply moving masterpiece of poetry here. “Solitude”, yes. Grief, yes. You perfectly evoke the pain of true love lost and mournful tears shed, with your graceful and lyrical verses, perfect musical references, vivid imagery, beautiful language, great meter, metaphor, alliteration and rhyme. This is an iconic, classic and memorable poem. So well-penned. Kudos my wonderfully poetic friend!

Posted 1 Year Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Carlos Lorenzo Estrada

1 Year Ago

Thank you Annette for such a kind and encouraging comment on this piece. It is one of my favorites .. read more
What beautifully rhyming, rhythmic poem. It was my absolute pleasure to read this Carlos. My very favorite kind of poem. ‘Elle

Posted 1 Year Ago


Carlos Lorenzo Estrada

1 Year Ago

Thank you Elle for your kind comment on this piece. There is a mystical quality about this piece I .. read more
The amount that other poets and artists have helped me and inspired me to make some of my favorite personal writing is amazing. The flow of this piece is perfect. ‘Requiem in autumn’s twilight’. This is such a classic, gorgeous line, utterly breathtaking and aching like the rest of the poem. The pain and heart in this is beautiful and and relatable. I’m sure plenty of us wish we could just put memories in the shelves to forget about. I guess the closest thing we have is poetry. Thank you for sharing! I missed reading your work, I will be reading more. (:

Posted 1 Year Ago


Beautiful poem, the heart is so heavy of its wounds and pain, that sometimes it needs a poem and tears to free of its heaviness away into the world… the illusion that for a while it can sleep like a baby after a cry…. Oh heart, life, pain, oh love, oh memory, a gift and curse that we can’t rip apart but embrace every day

Posted 1 Year Ago


Carlos Lorenzo Estrada

1 Year Ago

I so agree with your thoughts on art and the depths we find ourselves in through the creative proces.. read more
Ioana Mihai

1 Year Ago

Thank you for the lovely words, I agree with your perspective on writing/art :)
The flow amid feelings and descriptives here is truly wonderful
Well done 👍

Posted 1 Year Ago


Carlos Lorenzo Estrada

1 Year Ago

Thank you Julie. Much like your art as well I seek to create works that resonate with the audience o.. read more
An evocative poetic tribute to all who aspire to write poetic verse, in whatever shape or form. Good poetry deserves to be read and admired. This is good, my friend!

Posted 1 Year Ago


Carlos Lorenzo Estrada

1 Year Ago

Thank you kindly Robert for these words. I strive to write meaningful work and words that resonates.. read more
Robert Haigh

1 Year Ago

The beauty and value of a site such as WC is that we can all inspire each other, and enjoy reading s.. read more
Beautiful words, very moving absolutely loved it

Posted 1 Year Ago


Carlos Lorenzo Estrada

1 Year Ago

Thank you so much for this wonderful comment on this piece. A lot of work went into its composition.. read more
Carlos, you made a unique piece of poetry by using musical expressions such as Serenade and Requiem.
I enjoyed your poem very much. Thanks for sharing it.
Best Wishes

Posted 1 Year Ago


Carlos Lorenzo Estrada

1 Year Ago

Thank you Nima for the kind words you have expressed on this piece of poetry. I recognize the same .. read more
Nima.Hope

1 Year Ago

It's my pleasure to take part in this website beside great writers such as you.Thanks
Best Wi.. read more
Aww wow such an awesome imaginative soulful muse here, one of your masterpieces surely. I find the word requiem so poetic but i forget its meaning everytime. Kudos for this beautiful poem!

Plz also check out my two newest poems and then pleez comment on one of these two poems that you prefer. Thanks

Posted 1 Year Ago


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This is such beautiful writing. "Let time forget these moments, Whispered yearnings of our past..." we hope with time these are forgotten..... but sometimes they are embossed in our minds.... like set in stone... this 'heaviness' is captured beautifully in your writing.

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Carlos Lorenzo Estrada

1 Year Ago

Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts with me on this poem. I really appreciate it. To me ti.. read more

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