WHEN ANGELS SING
Faint echoes of angel voices
Take flight on whispering wind
Each new day awakes, rejoices
Heavenly world continually spin
Your free will unbound by choices
Repel all temptations and sin.
Life's paths brings us confusion
Searched for the right road
Devil disguised mid illusions
leaves us to carry a heavy load
Savior instills love with infusions
Reigns down sage from His abode.
Sing all angels in sweet accord
Go forth, echo words of the Lord
Author notes
Form: Harrisham Sonnet
Rhyme scheme:
First stanza : ababab
Second stanza: cdcdcd
Third stanza: ee
For each of the stanzas, the last letter of the first word of each line is the first letter of the first word of the next line.
There is no restriction on the starting letter of the first line in each of the stanzas.
There is no restriction on the syllable count in this form, but it is required that the poem should have a good rhythm to it.
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A contest entry
- Harrisham Sonnet by Harrisham Minhas.
450 points, ended November 16, 2008, 9 entries
Bronze trophy winner
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
What did you think
Comments
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This is a splendid spiritual sonnet.
The words flow smoothly, enfolding thoughts of hope and goodness.
Faith in God definitely gives strength.
A well-expressed write.
Thanks for your entry.
Harrisham Minhas
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Wonderful..a pleasure to read of your faith and reflected of you poetic talent.
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Not really my type of subject matter, but I really like the thought you put into it. Format was flawless and the emotion was well-versed. Congrats
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Thank you for reading. I appreciate the comment. Sandy
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Love it!
Beautifully written...
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Lovely Comment, Thank you for reading. Take care, Sandy
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I am so proud of you to grasp hold and write a sonnet. This fits the form and contributes to the flow. You show how capable you are with form. Good job, this deserves trophy.
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Wonderful Comment
Good Morning Dan, Thank you for these encouraging words. You are a thoughtful friend. Hugs and Smiles. Blessings to you.
Take care,
Sandy
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Beautiful
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Thank you for reading and commenting. Take care. Sandy
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Third line of the second stanza should begin with "s", according to the form.
Please rectify it.
I will come back to comment on your poem.
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This was my first try at this form.
It was fun.
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I am glad that you enjoyed this form.
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