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The Accolade

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The Accolade

This laurel that I now bestow to thee,
Be but a vestige of my gratitude.
For I, imprisoned in my solitude,
With little hope perchance I'd be set free.
Thy honor now surpasses scrutiny,
In high esteem a debt I shan’t elude.
I knight thee one whose honor hath been hewed
And bid thee leave; now rise from bended knee.

This loyal knight defends the throne from harm.
I know my life was hanging from a thread.
He thinks that I have fallen for his charm.
This knight presumes an invite to my bed.
He thinks that he shall conquer and disarm.
He shan’t deflower me; I'll have his head.

 

 

 

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The Italian (or Petrarchan) Sonnet
Option: (iii) Of Greetings and Guests.
Art work is “The Accolade” by: Edmund Blair Leighton

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  • Lyndon gold member
    September 27, 2008
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    This playful sonnet

    deserves an accolade of its own!
    Dear poet, you write with such ease. The archaistic poeticisms of your pronouns are used properly and are quite tonally correct with the sonnet narrative.
    It is Petrarchan through and through in its "charming" sexual content and most certainly in all technical aspects. Voice and thus person are important. The octet is Queen to her knight. The sestet is Queen to herself and ultimately, the reader.
    The apparent ease of your writing, poet, should not be taken for granted. It has a certain perfection and polish to it that would be the envy of many.
    Intended or not, there is a ribald joke at the end which, in modern terms, is acceptable in mixed company.

    Lyndon of the Winklings.


    • Amera gold member
      September 27, 2008
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      I so look forward to your comments. You have the most wonderful gift of teaching. I really value your comments as you teach me by picking out the positive parts of my work, expounding upon them thus showing me what I am doing correctly. I think you are of the most knowledgeable poets on this web site and I thank you so much for sharing that knowledge with us.

  • Eusebius
    September 25, 2008

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    Bravo

    Oh, this IS a most excellent Italian sonnet, indeed! I loved it and the last line made me smile... bravo...


    • Amera gold member
      September 25, 2008
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      Thanks so much! Comming from the best sonnet poet I know, I'm honored.


  • Faeryn
    September 18, 2008

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    lol. love the last line. You show him Amera! Excellent poem and I loove the picture. I really like the old english wording also.
    Love,
    Tay


  • echo-ink
    September 18, 2008

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    Yessa!

    Off with his head....both of 'um, HA!

    This was wonderful, Amera, as are all of your poetry.
    Loved it.
    Bell xx


  • Pisces Pieces
    September 18, 2008

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    I LOVE this picture! I LOVE the poem, like I said, I'm a huge fan of fantasy and old times (for lack of better words) such as old English and Victorian, all those things ... I wish I could write like this

    The story is wonderful! I love every line, told with perfection!

    ♥


  • kiwigirljacks gold member
    September 18, 2008

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    Love the old wordly language in this sis! Most people can't carry it through with the feel of the poem, but you have perfectly!!

    How very presumptuous of the Knight!!! hehe

    Love the story!!



  • Mairi bheag gold member
    September 18, 2008

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    A compelling narrative and a lovely feel to this, Sis. No hesitation about awarding bunnies.


  • cricketjeff gold member
    September 18, 2008

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    Site changes mean I couldn't give you bunnies because the button was hiding under Allan's comment, off to report the bug


  • cricketjeff gold member
    September 18, 2008
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    Beautifully formed Petrachan, and a really good story to boot.
    Great work.

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