A dissonant character sonnet
Deprive him of thrive,
the rugged barbarian,
let her be more alive,
the tender vegetarian.
Let him moan
frustration from shore to shore,
let her groan
with a need for more.
Let him become a little listless,
isolated on a remote isle,
let her develop some bristles
to make him walk the extra mile.
Let those deeds all be done
and soon they’ll be one.
– Felix Morgenstern (© 2011)
For day 15 of NaPoWriMo, the task was to write a sonnet. Well, here is mine, with claptrap rhyme and full of helpful suggestions for an ancient couple.
Since I was asked: The rhyme scheme used here follows the Shakespearean or English sonnet, while the meter does not.
7 comments:
No bristles, please! A fun sonnet.
Now that's a real life love story!
Great attempt! I couldn't do it.
Still, and (as always) true love will out, eh?
What a great job! Love your Laura and Petrarch love story.
Love the end line rhymes, when you read just those fourteen words it makes for another good poem.
I enjoyed your sonnet very much. This is an American sonnet isn't it? I've only done the English Sonnet with iambic pentameter, and I want to try this because I like how well it flows. Good job!
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