Write a sonnet???

tamarin

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You'd just steal them. Can't take the chance. But, Juan, keep muddlin'. I'll not question you or Sanctus on your devotion to the craft of poetry. Just don't call these creations sonnets. Please...
 

eh1eh

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You'd just steal them. Can't take the chance. But, Juan, keep muddlin'. I'll not question you or Sanctus on your devotion to the craft of poetry. Just don't call these creations sonnets. Please...
You are a very particular copy editor I've heard. LOL
 

#juan

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You'd just steal them. Can't take the chance. But, Juan, keep muddlin'. I'll not question you or Sanctus on your devotion to the craft of poetry. Just don't call these creations sonnets. Please...

Sorry


Can't except criticism from anyone who won't submit to the same . That was my first but I tried to follow the rules and only my lack of talent got in the way.
 

Libra Girl

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Thanks Sanctus

My friends who were going to write one as well abandoned me...;-):lol:

That was probably my last Sonnet..:roll:
It was indeed a very good effort yuan. And, I didn't abandon you... I have a terrible toothache. :-( Also, I am struggling with my sonnet... lol
Superb sonnet. :smile: ]
 

Libra Girl

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Oh Love, Who Once Made Me Feel So Blest

Oh love, who once made me feel so blest,
yet now desires to end this happy security.
Who assures me that heart can come to rest
upon a future that will not have place for me.
Oh shadow that hides behind my weary soul,
who laughs at my passion which is undying.
Please be gentle in your ending of my role.
Do not ignore my leaping hands still trying
to erase the pressure of words unshaken.
Oh soul, which is filled with wild endeavour,
be kind in your death which life has taken.
Be patient in the limbs you will happily sever.
Oh heart, why are you so heavy to know?
Why, dear love, must all we have fail to grow?
That's very sad sanctus, but also an excellent sonnet.
 

#juan

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It was indeed a very good effort yuan. And, I didn't abandon you... I have a terrible toothache. :-( Also, I am struggling with my sonnet... lol
Superb sonnet. :smile: ]

Sorry you have a toothache. They can be really miserable.

I looked at the sonnet rules and I thought," This can't be that hard". I found it a real struggle to put together that mess that I made. It would be kinder to poetry in general if I stayed out.
 

Libra Girl

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Sorry you have a toothache. They can be really miserable.

I looked at the sonnet rules and I thought," This can't be that hard". I found it a real struggle to put together that mess that I made. It would be kinder to poetry in general if I stayed out.
Yes, and I won't be able to see my Orthodontist until Monday... :-(
As to your sonnet. I am far from a poetry critic, I just know what I like. I thought it was lovely, and more importantly, others here who know what they are talking about when it comes to poetry, liked it also... I hope you go on to write much more. :smile:
 

#juan

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You are too kind.

About 6 months ago I had a toothache that ended with a root canal. My brother suggested that I take 2 aspirins and four valiums. He said it wouldn't cure the toothache but I wouldn't give a damn.
 

tamarin

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"and more importantly, others here who know what they are talking about when it comes to poetry, liked it also..."

Now that's unction for you. May I have more please?
 

Libra Girl

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You are too kind.

About 6 months ago I had a toothache that ended with a root canal. My brother suggested that I take 2 aspirins and four valiums. He said it wouldn't cure the toothache but I wouldn't give a damn.
lol. I have taken painkillers, but under no circumstances would I take valium, or anything similar. :smile:
 

hermanntrude

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Way back in the usenet days (news groups) I was known to participate in a limmerick group. Sadly I sucked, but I did have some fun. If I can get the right synapses firing I might throw one out.:smile:

are you familiar with isaac asimov? believe it or not he wrote a book of dirty limericks
 

Tonington

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I never did like writing sonnets much, too constrictive for my liking. That said, I have great respect for those who do it well;)
 

hermanntrude

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hehehe. I gave the book away, otherwise i'd be typing out examples. The best thing about the book was his commentary on each one. The limericks were amusing but nothing too special.
 

eh1eh

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hehehe. I gave the book away, otherwise i'd be typing out examples. The best thing about the book was his commentary on each one. The limericks were amusing but nothing too special.
OOps.

Asimov comments,
This one marked the beginning. I composed it on the Queen Elizabeth II when returning from a visit to Great Britain in June, 1974. When I recited it, everyone laughed. Since that time I have been writing down limericks. I wasn't going to let myself forget them and lose laughs.