The stuff of happiness cannot be bought.
True happiness is more a way of life.
How often families split and Wills are fought
And money leads old friendships into strife.
The US guarantees rights to pursue
So many feel it's theirs without a trial.
This fatted land provides much it is true
But e'en the blessed few must walk the mile.
Go look for bliss or some small cup of cheer.
A bitter brew may be all that they sell.
The resolutions made with each new year
Will all be broken by the morning bell.
So, if a happy life you wish to lead
do not, with wrong, your happiness impede
Author notes
This is the first in a series of sonnets in a new style known as Wyleian. We realize that it bears a close resemblance to the Shakespearean sonnet, but the nuances are subtle. We will soon write a column explaining this evolving form of sonnet.
Thank you for reading and if you care to venture to Hugh Wyles' page in a day or 2 you will find Wyleian Sonnet 2.
Written July 25th, 2004
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Dear Daniel,
I should perhaps point out that this was the first "Wyleian" Sonnet of the collection which now contains over 130 sonnets of almost every conceivable style and type. I am sure you will readily find plenty which differ from the so-called "English Sonnet" if you care to browse through the collection. Click on the list "Wyleian Sonnets" on my Author's Page to bring up the entire series.
Regards, Hugh Wyles.
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Dear Daniel,
I believe, if you look at one of the comments I made on "What is a Wyleian Sonnet" that will give you the answer you are looking for (ie: The reason for the term "Wyleian".) I quote:
"I should perhaps explain that the term "Wyleian" is not intended as an attempt at self-aggrandisement but it seemed to me that to write sonnets and state that "this is a Petrarchan, or Shakespearean, or Spenserian, or Miltonian (etc.) Sonnet"
was, in fact a mild offence to those greater poets. For this reason I gave my own name to my somewhat inferior writings and
the inclusion of excellent works by other of my AP friends has enhanced the collection considerably."
If you still have this or any other query, please don't hesitate to IM me.
Regards, happy writing. Hugh Wyles.
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I'm still confused about the 'nuances' that make this differ from an English sonnet, except, perhaps the subject matter. It's the kind of sonnet I've written since I began writing them... about whatever subject I choose. It that what 'distinguishes' this as Wyleian? I am still trying to figure that out. I'm a slow learner, so please ease me along. I've looked at Hugh's "What is a Wyleian Sonnet" but that didn't tell me. Perhaps you've all written something more declarative since?
Thanks for the anticipation of help, Daniel
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i am taken with your new and evolving form of sonnet! and even more so taken with sentiments they contain! this is a true, and often unrealized, insight. and your picture here shows what it is that really does bring happiness. wonderful.
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True happiness comes from the things that matter in life, such a wonderfully uplifting poems like this
Your talent is remarkable, and I have always enjoyed talking with you about anything!
I'm sorry that I haven't been around lately, but I'm sure glad I'm back to see that your talent has not wasted one iota
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Excellent!
This is a lovely sonnet and a beautiful message. The couplet sums it all up very well.
I confess that I am missing the difference between this and a Shakespearean sonnet! Maybe another example will make it clear. Excellent work you two!
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Beautiful poem
Never head of this type Sonnet before
Intresting, very interesting
Love n hugs
Susan~~~
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Very fine job
Hi Susan:
A lovely write about Happiness. True happiness is where we find it and not with what we have. Most people will not experience it if they go looking for it. You have done an admirable job with the subject and to put it in a Sonnet makes it that much better. A very fine job. Bill -
All I can say is this was well said and written and has a very powerful message behined it that if we listen it will make our lives so much more full and richer. Wonderful write hun
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very good
Not only a wonderful read but a great message. My wife and I were comparing our lives with a rich friend of ours. Although cash is tight we are far the richer with our happiness and friends.
Well done.
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Wonderful poem! I've never read anything like this before. It explains happiness so well. You are absolutely amazing with words. Oh and the picture is made me smile, it's a very nice picture.
Great write. Keep'em comin'!
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Dear Gen,
I am really chuffed that we have embarked on this joint exercise. Our collaborative efforts to date have been nothing but amicable and, I believe, have borne some worthwhile fruits.
Certainly they have been the means of ripening our friendship and respect for each other's poesy.
Whether the Wyleian Sonnet as we have elected to call our style, will remain shaded under the Shakespearean umbrella or whether, like Milton, we will become experimental, remains to be seen.
As in "Seascape" we will see which way the wind blows us and, whatever prevails, I look forward to fair sailing together.
Your devoted poet-friend and partner, with love and hugs,
XXX Hugh.
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