Forlorn ( a Sonnet)

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Forlorn ( a Sonnet)

Post by bags123 » Fri Sep 14, 2012 6:58 am

Forlorn (a sonnet)

Forlorn are we! A tepid, paltry, race
Enthralled by all the thoughts that make us fools
We've turned from gratitude, and humble grace
To follow those consumed by error's rules

As stewards of the Garden we have failed
To understand the reasons we once knew
Explained within our hearts in great detail
Ignored by most, except a stalwart few

With something new to think, or thoughts to say
Who'll traipse the trodden ground we've crossed before
Deliberating all along their way
On how to make life richer for the poor

Conspicuous for reasons shared by me
Ridiculous that more cannot agree
I prefer to keep an open mind,....but not so much that my brains fall out.- Carl Sagan
Your brain is like an umbrella. It only works when it's open- Someone Smart


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Re: Forlorn ( a Sonnet)

Post by CatieRose » Mon Oct 15, 2012 8:31 am

I really like this one. Again, your Iambics are spot on. I only had a little trouble keeping up the second line in the third verse, but finally decided it was because, or probably due to my mispronunciation of the word "traipse." Enjoyed your poem very much. This Iambic pentameter seems to come naturally to you, as it does to so few. hugs, catie :)

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Re: Forlorn ( a Sonnet)

Post by bags123 » Mon Oct 15, 2012 10:01 am

Thanks catie,...I do enjoy Sonnets. I actually find poetry much easier if there's rules to follow. :cheers:
I prefer to keep an open mind,....but not so much that my brains fall out.- Carl Sagan
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