And now, behold, the deluge comes anon; containers burst and none can stand the wash.
Category: Sonnets
It’s funny, I put the word “Sonnet” in the title, and automatically fewer people view/read it, like it’s going to be some sort of “academic” chore to even click the link. It’s unfortunate, because while these are among some of my least read stuff, I am easily most proud of many of these. It’s a wonderful form, and I think I keep getting better at it.
Sonnet XXII – adieu to much ado
I’ve heard that stupid is as stupid does; so I am done with “doing” stupid now.
Sonnet XXI – moons will be
CONTROL is my Achilles’ heel, you see; I like to think that I can call the moon.
Sonnet XX – Switching Sides?
So Sides I Switch – “Solutioning” right now; At least until my strength begins to wane.
Sonnet XIX – Meant for Play
This Life was meant for All to find their Play
Sonnet XVIII – Fear Not the Poet
Fear not the poet’s cryptic form or rhyme.
Sonnet XVII- navel gazing
Gazing the navel will skew what is true.
Sonnet XVI – Time Tasting
That day shall come, too soon , notfastenough;
Sonnet XV – unknow thyself?
to know thyself above all else is wise,
but wisdom wields a pain that burns like fire
Sonnet XIV – Close to the Wind
a proud sight beheld, from stern to the prow.
Sonnet XIII – “Alexa, Dim the Lights”
When given option One or Two – try Three.
Sonnet XII – the dying of the light
Perhaps it’s in the dimming gloam we’re best.
Sonnet XI – machete jungle
’tis as I feared, we’ve entered zone called “friends”;in search of different – more – though this is fun.while something … More
Sonnet X – night blindness
The thing most true was never true for me / until one day it dawned and ended night.
Sonnet IX – Presence
The ache which seems will never go away, one day shall flee like so much cloud and mist.
Sonnet VIII – labor pains?
Tools abound to fix what mends are needed.
Sonnet VII – Still Walking
Today I wear the shoes I chose myself; Turns out that flight is only for a time.
The Rainbow Sonnets – IV, V, & VI
Then Clarity arrived at once, so Fast
/ Paint with the Rainbow, Life will come at last.
Sonnet III – What Was and Ne’er Will Be
the door before me bids me walk on through, but pieces – grief and anger – won’t allow.
Sonnet II – hope’s lament
I fear that I shall never live to see / a world that’s lived the way her God designed
