I'll spend however much I must; I swear;
I'll seize the dawn and catch a falling sun;
Though time should flee so fast that dreams beg more,
And washed of hope, her sands should offer none.
Dark seas have quelled my heart's tormented roar;
My dreams swept off like shells tides bore away
On currents bound for seas not swam before,
Where barren shores lie dead for want of day.
The frost may try outlive my heart's last plight
That warmth should scoff a hearth where fuel won't burn,
But held in cold indifference through the night,
Some stars still sparkle though the Earth won't turn.
Hopes spent, I'll feed my flames with hot despair,
And burn whatever else I must, I swear!
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[English Sonnet]
Written September 19th, 2005
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diwata: The difference between petrarchan and english is in the rhyming scheme, but structurally as well, a petrarchan uses a octet + sestet, whereas an english sonnet uses 3 quatrains + a couplet.
petrarchans are also a lot harder to do.
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This one's better than the other one I've read from your collection...I read it just to find the difference between petrarchan and English, but still I cannot. I sure hope you can tell me.
The title itself - I like it, because I like stars...So I am sure there's a lot of drama in this one - and I am not mistaken.
The rhyme scheme of the poem was a lot better than the petrarchan I read a while ago...Is that where the difference lies?
Very well written. You could not have said it any better!
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ohhh im glad i read the comments because i was confused about how the rhyme scheme should go i was shown ABAB CDCD EFEF GG, so confusing lol! i need to learn more about the sonnet because its a beautiful way to write well done on this one the words are stunning and use some wonderful images, seems you will go to the ends of the earth to get what you desire! i hope its not to hard a task well done xx Cheryl
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tivioAngel: an english sonnet (also called a shakespearan sonnet, because he is famous for his sonnets) consists of 3 quatrains followed by a couplet. All lines use the iambic pentameter meter. the Rhyming scheme is ABABCDCDEFEFGG.
the final couplet should either sumarize the poem, or present some twist or turn of the narrative.
There are other forms of sonnets, I wont go into because I am not good at them. But I've written several sonnets, which you can see by clicking on my sonnet list link at the top of the page. Cheers!
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This is a beautiful beautiful piece of writing. The background and the pictures add to the words, but they stand alone so wonderfully as well. I can't say I 've ever heard the term english sonnet, so that's more or less what brought me here to read it, I'm glad I did. This was excellent work, keep it up. Muchas amor, Amanda -
Well Done
Excellent job, I really enjoyed this piece, great background as well, all in all a beauty! Great Job! -
this is an awesomely amazing write you did a lovely job on this poem i really loved the emotion that just flowed out of the words again you did an amazing job keep up the good work
good luck
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I think this piece defines perseverance. When dreams are not met and when there is failure, you get up and try more by whatever means you can find.
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This is a beautifully witten sonnet. Congratulations on a well deserved trophy.
Sam
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You sculpt the meter in variations beautifully and your phrasing is just brilliant. I think this speaks of persevernce and, more, a determination that surpasses circumstance. Thanks for this entry.
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it has that old style feel to it... i suppose all sonnets do. i enjoyed it. it was sweet.... beautiful... deep... sad... so sad... well have a nice day and thanks for sharing!
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heartbreaking but beautiful
I had the feeling that your perseverence was in the face of such suffering and despair! A deep and sensitive sonnet, beautifully written, perfect rhyme and rhythm, but so sad, so hauntingly sad! -
four letter, Deep!!!!! it was beautiful!!
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