The wide-eyed owl rehearses searching call
when cloak of darkest midnight closes in;
in lilting lull upon the singing wind
the nightingale so lets her longing fall;
and fireflies flit in meadow's concert hall
as crickets bow their doleful violins.
The grand, symphonic offering begins
that lonesome lovers' hearts might be enthralled!
In all the ecstasy of harmonic night
my preference yet remains for sky, sublime--
where moon and stars hold pianissimo
and silent airs make space for my delight . . .
imagining us, in pleasure, keeping time,
'til grasses wear our single, lengthening shadow.
Author notes
PROMPT- Silence
Petrarchan Sonnet -- consisting of an octave which presents a dilemma or perspective, and a sestet which answers or counters it.
Iambic pentameter (with some liberties): abbaabba, cdecde.
A contest entry
- Calling On The Big Dogs Of AP 2008 by blondone.
1375 points, ended May 27, 20 entries
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
Please tell me what you think
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So beautiful! Marvelous use of sound and sparkling imagery, "as crickets bow their doleful violins" I just loved that image!
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Outstaning imagery the words flow with ease a beauitful form written with talent this is lovely you have pulled of the prompt with a grand stand thank you for entering
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Love that last line...amazing image of greass wearing a romantic shadow...I love this one...
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This is my favorite type of sonnet. I love the counterpoint between the octet and sestet. You have described the beauty of a night when the sounds of nature take center stage. Yet you are able to shut out everything when dreaming of the one you love. This was lyrical with unforced rhyme and a feeling of calmness and serenity. Good luck in this contest. Peace, Liz
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Wow how beautiful is this piece, excellent, i loved every single word of th is piece, bravo!!!
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Oh this is just beautiful. Stunning! The symphony of ngiht noises around, while lovers experience bliss under the glow of soft moonlight and stars!
Perfect for the prompt. You have joined these opposites with such awesome diction!
All the best with this
Gaylene
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this is very beautiful..esp. the last 6 lines...a perfect ending & I love what you did with the prompt...great rhymes, too..very creative best of luck to you..
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WOW~~~~~~!!!
Flawless form and flow ///beautiful imagery and emotion...I loved every line of this.....ALl I can say is AMAZING!!! but you always are amazing my dear!!!
BRAVO BRAVO BRAVO
Lynda
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Brilliant and beautiful, I am hopeless at form but this seems like you have done it effortlessly. Love, Chez
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This is just absolutely beautiful. Stunning use of the form, impeccable rhythm and flow. The imagery is outstanding and the lyrical movement is quite charming. I love the verbiage you used, I have never written this type of sonnet, but you have done it justice, a definite winner. Hugs, Bunny
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So very well done in the sonnet form, very expressive and well used imagery, and the quiet of the meadow stars and moon is so deceptive filled with harmonies of caring...PK
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Your prompt will be: Silence
Take this where you wish...
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