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Simple Pleasure (Wyleian Sonnet CCXLV)

Surviving trouble brings a host of thoughts,
important wisdom useful for one's friends,
mundane but vital knowledge dearly bought;
prevailing platitudes, where hearing ends.
Let others learn their lessons as they're taught,
experience takes pleasure life intends.

Perfection never found in mortal deeds
lifts minds from dreary habits of distrust.
Each seeker finds his food beneath the crust,
a banquet fitted to specific needs.
Simplicity does not require, it cedes
unrivalled calm, for all act as they must.
Reclaim the joy from unforgiving dust,
enjoy the path and happiness proceeds. 



by Margaret I. Gibson Bates, all rights reserved

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Inverted Petrarchan acrostic sonnet

A Royal Sonnet Contest. ONLY FOR MEMBERS of HUGH WYLES’ FAVOURITES’ GROUP. by hugh wyles. 850 points, ended March 31, 13 entries Gold trophy winner

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  • klassy lassy
    May 1

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    "vital knowledge dearly bought" Yes, and the last farthing is paid for the wisdom to know when to share it and when to be still. Sonnet serenity, song or smile, it is definite food for thought born clearly of observation and life, and written rhythmically in sync with your spirit. 's


  • catz Moderators member
    March 31

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    Congratulations on the well deserved Gold, Margaret Darlene and I are going to take the Sonnet class just so we can give you some competition
    Just kidding, this contest has made us both realize that we like writing sonnets and want to learn to do it right

    Dee


  • angelica silver member
    March 31

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    Congratulations Sweetpea on winning the Gold trophy.

    Love Joan


  • pixiestix gold member
    March 28

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    I am in awe of the form and thought of your sonnet Margaret.

    Enjoying simple pleasures bears reminding as does the fact we can brush off the ashes and find the joy.


  • M.A.King
    March 27

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    I feel blessed with time now to read your sonnets once again. And this one is just wonderful. It is no surprise that it speaks to me in a deeper way, as your poetry always has. The meter plays in a lovely flow and the content touches the spirit.


    • MargaretG
      March 28
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      Thank you for your time and appreciation dear Mary. It is a delight that you can participate with us again.

  • catz Moderators member
    March 25
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    Your poem is so free flowing and natural that I didn't notice it being an Acrostic until I read the comment before me. They're usually easy to spot but yours is much better than that I always enjoy your writing

    Good luck in the contest

    Dee


  • Aesthete2000 gold member
    March 22

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    Ah, Margaret, you create so thoughtfully,
    and in a manner pleasing to the mind and eye
    with the visual of the acrostiic. I particularly
    enjoy imagining sparkling joy re-creating itself
    from the dull, unforgiving dust to which you allude.

    I appreciate your talent, Margaret!

    M-C


    • MargaretG
      March 22
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      Thank you for your lovely comment, M-C, I'm happy you enjoyed the play of ideas and form.

  • angelica silver member
    March 21
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    Dear Sweetpea, Your Acrostic Sonnet is magnificent.
    It hurts when someone we trust betrays us, but it's their loss so we have to move on in life and learn from the lesson it brings. Beautifully written and good luck in our Kings Contest.
    Love Joan

    • MargaretG
      March 22
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      Thank you dear Joan! Sitting in one place is rarely helpful, especially if it is not a happy place... moving on seems to upset others, but it is really for the best.


  • hugh wyles silver member
    March 21

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    Dear Marg-ar-et,

    Thankyou for entering this stunning Italian style Sonnet which, on first reading, made me wonder why the inversion (?) as it reads equally well with the octave ahead of the sestet.
    I was then astonished to observe it as an acrostic which leaves me even more in awe of your craftsmanship, intellect and poetic talent than before.
    The message of this opus is of telling power and truthfulness and bears out the subject of the poem in forthright and simple statement.
    A wonderful entry - not a whit less than I expected from your pen!
    Congratulations on its creation, thanks, applause, love and hugs, XXX Hugh.

    • MargaretG
      March 21
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      Dear Hugh

      Thanks for your kind praise and applause. I'm happy you like this one, I have been wondering what the next message was to be, and hit on this. I hope to see more sonnets entered by your talented favorites.


  • myrataal silver member
    March 21

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    After working on your sonnets ...

    with deep pleasure and admiration, I understand the healing process much better -- endopoetic indeed!

    The ever wise conclusion leaves the reader with a future hope and excitement about what tomorrow may bring, wrought from dust.

    Love
    Myra

    • MargaretG
      March 21
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      Thank you Myra, I owe you so much gratitude, and now more.
      We have our own paths, and enough pleasure along the way, if we will only see it.
      Many hugs, sweetie!

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