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Valentine
I'll pen a simple sonnet on this day
with rhyme and words that manifest my love.
Bestow to you a poetry bouquet
of vows and promises I know whereof.
Would you prefer I boldly speak of lust?
For not to tell would surely be remiss.
I'll gladly whisper softly, if I must,
while longing for a warm, lingering kiss.
Yet, know my truthful desire, My Dear, please,
to share this sonnet I blindly compose
with your sweet scent that swoons me to my knees.
In this bouquet, you are My Thornless Rose.
For you, Darling, my heart loves endlessly
through time and space and fragrant poetry.
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Structured: Western
Review Request (Intensity):
I want the raw truth, feel free to knock me on my back
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I tend to read Ted Kooser, Jim Harrison, Paul Simon, Robert Frost. I like minimalist poetry, and poems reflecting on nature and Mother Earth.
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Alex Tanner
Wed, 2024-02-14 06:00
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This, to me, reads like something the Victorian poets would have penned though they would have been even more flowery. I liked it immensely. Alex
Lavender
Wed, 2024-02-14 21:10
Hello, Alex,
Interesting...I actually pulled back on the flowery language thinking that it may be over the top for this day and age. But I'm tickled you mentioned the concept. If you ever feel the inkling to pen a Victorian sonnet, I would love to read it! Thank you for reading!
L
author commentMichael Anthony
Wed, 2024-02-14 12:56
Agree with Alex on this one L
Agree with Alex on this one L. Thanks for taking us for a ride on your lovely time machine!
Best
Michael Anthony
Lavender
Wed, 2024-02-14 21:11
Hello, Michael,
It's always nice to see your happy face! I appreciate your comments, they mean a lot to me!
Thank you,
L
author commentGeezer
Wed, 2024-02-14 18:07
This is...
so very nice. I like the soft and sweet thoughts, that make this seem like a breath of Spring in a tryst, late at night. ~ Geez.
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Lavender
Wed, 2024-02-14 21:14
Hello, Geezer,
You have described exactly how it felt writing this! Thank you for sharing your thoughts! I'm glad it brought about those feelings!
L
author commentTriskelion
Fri, 2024-02-16 16:34
Aaahh...
... a sonnet. Complete with flowery words and romantic ideas. I like that you employed a soft volta, and at the traditional time, then wrapped it up with a timeless declaration of love.
Sonnets are so rarely written nowadays that it is a real treat to read one every once in a while, so thanks for that!
Thomas
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...so like my lost dreams...the flood
Lavender
Fri, 2024-02-16 16:58
Hello, Thomas,
The perfect occasion for a sonnet - Valentine's Day. It kinda wrote itself. I'm so glad you enjoyed it! Thank you reading!
L
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