Michael Burton Posted July 12, 2017 Share Posted July 12, 2017 This is the third sonnet I've written, but the first I've shared on this site. The hardness of a heart is written clear On ever-pallid cheeks, of hue the same As lifeless, marble men, untouch’d, unsmear’d, By greatest gift and greatest woe, our shame. In gentle reds and softer pinks does love Beloveds color, dabb’d with rosy tints, When beau a belle delights with thoughts thereof, And Eros on her face a kiss imprints. Our plowshares rust, our petals wither down, The spheres occult, the earth in orbit turns, We bore of grins, stares, furrows, winks, and frowns; Worldliness dulls where innocence yet burns. So I prefer my blood would fail to flow, Than quit its dearest charge, that blushing glow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyv Posted July 13, 2017 Share Posted July 13, 2017 Michael, I've enjoyed this well crafted Shakespearean sonnet several times. The meter is right there, and the couplet sums things up nicely. I've met people who say they don't have a romantic side. That's not me. Nice first submission. Welcome to the forum. Tony Quote Here is a link to an index of my works on this site: tonyv's Member Archive topic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tinker Posted July 13, 2017 Share Posted July 13, 2017 Welcome to PMO Michael, I am very impressed your lovely Shakespearean Sonnet. "when beau a belle delights". Love that line. How can anyone resist romance delivered in a form designed for love. (Well most of the time) i look forward to getting to know you and reading more of your work. ~~Tink Quote ~~ © ~~ Poems by Judi Van Gorder ~~ For permission to use this work you can write to Tinker1111@icloud.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcmarti1 Posted July 13, 2017 Share Posted July 13, 2017 Our plowshares rust, our petals wither down,The spheres occult, the earth in orbit turns, Won. Der. Ful. !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Burton Posted July 14, 2017 Author Share Posted July 14, 2017 Thank you all for the welcoming responses. I can't wait to post more of my work here. I'm glad I stumbled upon this place! -Michael Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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