Falling in Love (Italian Sonnet) by lordoftherings at All poetry

by Gregg Rowe

Am I learning to fall in love with you?
As I see my reflection in the glass:
Throughout my years, I have matured in class
Graduated, commenced my life's debut--

Experienced light -- enhanced eyes, hazel blue
Wrinkled skin -- signs of obstacles surpassed
Dis-ease and illness come to me en masse:
-- Believe my spirituality grew

Angels came to me -- on operating day;
As I went under; to a place afar --
Let us repair those three holes in my heart.

I come back here -- power of the pray
Healing beautifully, my razor scar
Falling in love with my whole, it’s a start.

Author notes

Written August 19th, 2004

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A contest entry

Shattered reflection, just like my name. by shatteredreflection. 450 points, ended February 23, 2006, 30 entries
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shatteredreflection
February 3, 2006
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This is a very beautiful piece, very moving and absolutely wonderful to read! Um... sadly you didn't do what i asked... in the rules... so i can't give you any trophy. I love this poem it's very touching and im sorry that i couldn't reward you for entering this. thank you tho. I very much enjoyed your poem! take care! and i look forward to reading more of your work! amazing write! again thank you and take care! <3-Erin
Frost Bit Rose
January 20, 2005
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Your so beautiful, you and your work its amazing,your wonderful.
RomanticDreamer
January 14, 2005
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Well received
It is amazing to me how freely your thoughts are expressed so lucidly. Great read, and an amazing style. Good job with it. I can only write free verse ramblings, and am therefore in awe. I deeply enjoyed this piece.
Diamond
December 31, 2004
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Absolutely Brilliant Poem
Gregg, this was an amazing piece of poetry. We all tend to take life for granted until it begins to slip through our fingers. I am so happy that you are doing much better. You are an awesome talent. keep on penning and God bless and have a Happy New Year. Thank you for reading and commenting to my poem "Ringing In The New Year's". Avril
sweetgurl
December 24, 2004
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Wow, this is incredible. A very moving and deep write. Filled
with so much emtion. Beautiful
I loved this line 'Fallin in love with my whole, it's a start.'
Uplifting....thank you for sharing and God Bless you! Merry Christmas!

~ Katie
wishintreeUK
December 18, 2004
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Beautiful Poem
This is a beautiful sonnet, its almost like a spiritual journey that has been most successful, especially your last line says it all ..
Falling in love with my whole, it’s a start.
Such a positive conclusion, I love this poem.
~Katie~
Andu
December 13, 2004
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sniff this was beautiful, something that we could all learn from. Self-acceptance it, i think, the hardest thing for one to achieve, and having achieved it, or at least even a fraction of it, is cause for celebration.
Also, I'm impressed with the discipline of the meter and the flow. very well done.
SuZyCuE
December 13, 2004
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Wow!! I am in Awe (that doesnt happen very often) Your words are beautifuly written and the emotions shine through with brillance. Great write :-)
Vampress
December 11, 2004
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Hello Gregg!

I know it's been awhile since I've commented on works of yours, but honestly this is the first time I've been able to come online in four months. Things have happened, and I'll only be back for a short while, but hopefully in the future I can come back for good. I hope things have been going well with you lately.

Now onto your beautiful work here. I know this is a very personal peice to you, anyone can tell this by simply reading it. You have come through a lot, and even through it all remain strong. I really look up to you for this because I know a few who have given up who are in your situation. I know I say I love all your peices that I've read, but this is true.

Well, take care and when I am back I promise I will comment on more of your recent works.
Michelle
haikumonk
November 29, 2004
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This is a truly wonderful write. Well penned, interesting with resonance of forever.

Beautifully done.

Don

Hope you find yourself well and strong very soon.
MagicLady
November 16, 2004
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You have grown into sonnets........congratulations.
I have yet to do this..I am too much a free verse gal. This describes your spirit and self so well, my friend. Very good rhyme.
Good to read you again. Cheryl
galfalfa
October 11, 2004
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You take your life experiences no matter how tragic and manage to put a beautiful spin on things - beautifully penned!
A pleasure to read...thanks!
Maatkara
September 23, 2004
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Gregg ~ I like this very much. It flows so well; the mood and subject are conveyed without artifice or embellishment. This is impressive, since the techniques involved serve the art and feeling of your poem, without dominating it, as it should be. I appreciate the insights and personal progress also. May your blessings continue to increase.

~ Gennelle
MargaretG
September 20, 2004
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For me the greater part of the beauty of the sonnet is its discipline of iambic pentameter.
Your Petrarchan rhyming scheme is excellently done, and with unexpected rhymes; it's always a pleasure to escape bad-mad-sad.
I appreciate the insights and personal growth which you have written about. Blessings and continued success to you!
jenelda
September 19, 2004
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You have had an experience that has left you feeling in awe of your illness, you have survived all these years as I read this on your Author page. I am very impressed with you and your work
It's good your Angels came to you, good luck-Jennifer
Maatkara
September 19, 2004
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lordoftherings ~ Thank you for your entry!

~ G
August 19, 2004
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This is an awesome poem. Perfect description of accepting oneself, though I think you implied some more personal issues. Thank you for entering!
-Esmael
annabloom
August 19, 2004
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a well written sonnet. well done.
WhiteDoveSlayer
August 19, 2004
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Wow..You chose a good title to lure readers for attention. It's really beautiful. I love the mood and atmosphere you set the poem in! Very flowing!
Empathy-eyes
August 19, 2004
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Another, beautiful write. You still manage to amaze me with your writing ability. I am glad that your confidence in yourself is growing, and your hope high. I am glad you feel once again whole. The last stanza was excellent, and wrote with such power. Once again, take care. Kate
Dark Acolyte
August 19, 2004
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Hey, great poem you did a magnificent job, i agree with the person saying a little somethign different than winnie the pooh.. mebe something a little more manly, at least power rangers or something.. Lol but good poem. you did a great job

Steve
Ampstin 1377
August 19, 2004
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Very Beautiful
imagesofagirl
August 19, 2004
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I'm not too sure about the boyhood hero line, I think you could allude to your youth a bit more without being so obvious. I liked this though.

I'm not too certain what warrants an italian sonnet?

With a little editing to focus the theme a bit more, this piece could be even better than it already is.

thanks,
mel.
brokenredheart
August 19, 2004
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BEAUTIFUL!

(clappies)
duana
August 19, 2004
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wow di this really happen or are you just using language to make a point about something. Very interesting. I like the am I learning to fall in love with you!
ToshiMai
August 19, 2004
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this is pretty cool...i was all expecting it to be in italian...heh...i guess i never heard of the italian sonnet style before this...it's a great poem! Keep writing!
daZed and confuZed
August 19, 2004
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I loved this. It was very very very different. I've never read anything like it. Keep up the good work!
~Princess
Dutch Doll
August 19, 2004
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Wow, the was an intense write, the last two stanza's I liked...
you're writings are so excellent!
Meridian
August 19, 2004
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Beautiful
Aw you!
You should love yourself Gregg you're a walking inspiration. Few could have come through the ordeals you have suffered and penned such a brilliant verse, indeed few would be strong enough to admit what you've been through. You have an incredible spirit and it shows in your work, you should not only love who you are but to proud of yourself too. You are the poet Gregg Rowe and that makes you a gifted individual.

By the way I prefer Piglet LOL!

~Samantha
Aino Makoto
August 19, 2004
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great write
This is great. I fell apon this and loved it. potes like you help show the world in a new light...a positive light. Live longer and there will be more to do great writes on...Thank you for writing, I enjoyed reading.
ish174
August 19, 2004
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Gregg.. I think you are a wonderful poet.. you have great personality and you dont hide any feelings.. you dont feel you should. You remind your readers the quality of life.. and that is why we admire you.
Come L-oro
August 19, 2004
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wow this is gorgeous i liek it alot it flowed wonderfully and you are a wonderfull writer, this really switched my mind on after a long night of work, thanks for the pick me up.keep it up with the goosd stuff....b3l
cherche -d -ame
August 19, 2004
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Ahhh Gregg , now that is a positive outlook To fall in love with oneself (learning to love the us that we really are , scars that show , and those that are of emotions and cannot be seen) is a great experience , and we have to love and truly accept, then only can we give back. Had to smile at your mention of winnie the Pooh. I bought myself the cd..." friends forever" and it never fails to make me smile . I am still trying to get something together for your contest btw

Reenie
Zahhar
August 19, 2004
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nice twist in theme.

i'll admit to being a little confused about the focus, but what i'm seeing is the narrator falling inlove with himself, or perhaps life. if this is the case, then i have a hard time relating to it because i refuse to romanticize my body or my human existance. long story, but i've come to realize that the human body is pretty much a bag of worms full of strong oppinions and the samsaric toil of existence is a festering sore on the mirror of consciousness.

nice to see a petrarchian sonnet, though. not that many people tackle this variety of sonnet.
KiM8
August 19, 2004
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this reminds wen i got really hurt from this boy but ages after i sat there i new that day my scars had been healed
pozo
August 19, 2004
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A beautiful poem, so sad and well written. I liked the pain within this as well as the imagery which you used. Keep writing
Queen Mab
August 19, 2004
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Oh, this is wonderful. It's serious and playful and beautiful all wrapped into one italian sonnet.
Excellent write good sir.
~Bezoar
Redstormy
August 19, 2004
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I know how in surgery we reach the threashold of death, I've been there myself. Interresting and different love poem. Enjoyed the read much.

Red
angelica
August 19, 2004
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OOHH Gregg, this is absolutely brilliant and of course angels were with you as you went under, plus all your angels from AP.
It's good that you've learnt to love yourself, for when you love yourself others see the glow you omit. Your spirituality does enhance when you've been in the company of the angels, for it is a surreal experience~Love to you my friend~Joan~
tinuelena
August 19, 2004
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This was lovely, it was so complex yet simplistic, if you know what I mean. Beautifully done.

Elizabeth
MoNiK
August 19, 2004
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i liked ur poem alot...u have much talent..keep it up..props...
Paint Me Beautiful
August 19, 2004
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I am honored to be the first to comment on this peice. Wow. This is beautifully writtem. You are very talented, thanks for sharing