The Pen - Sonnet Entry
The Pen
I enter this riddle called life,
A path of joys and sorrow.
I'm puzzled by such strife
I hope for a bright tomorrow.
If the words I pen are true,
Then others will soon see
Time the teacher will imbue
A chain spreads on infinitely.
If my ink instead were blood
And words an act of war,
The good I'd do would never bud;
My pen instead would leave a scar.
I tread more lightly on a page
Power dwells in every word.
I seek my soul as though a sage
I pen wisdom needing heard.
This is my attempt at a sonnet on it... I'm not even sure I've done it right but I wanted to throw my hat in the ring.
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It may not be iambic pentameter, but it sure is nice to read! I think it was marvelous, even.
Just amazing, man. The power of words and writing can bring about much change, for good or bad, through peace or war. I think that really comes through in this verse.
Upvoted and followed!
Thank you so much for reading... I knew it wasn't shaky ground for the sonnet but I'm glad you enjoyed reading and thank you for following and commenting. That was a great compliment that you gave me. I've also followed you.
You are a poet! I love the sonnet. You should do more.
Thank you. I usually freewrite and feel on shaky ground with real form!
Thank you. I really felt shaky and I'm not good on this form but there has to be a beginning if I'll ever learn. Thank you for the encouragement <3 it means a lot.
upvoted thanks so much for sharing
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https://steemit.com/writingfood/@allthereisislove/relationships
Powerful.
Thank you for reading and the compliment. For a first sonnet I wasn't real confident! <3
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