The Truth in Time

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Wordsworth sonnet

William Wordsworth embraced the Miltonic sonnet, but changed the second quatrain rhyme scheme to compensate for fewer rhyming opportunities in the English language. Wordsworth (1770–1850) was an English Romantic poet.

The defining features of the Wordsworth Sonnet are:
octet + quatrain + couplet.
Metered: iambic pentameter.
Rhyme scheme: abbaacca dede ff—as found in his sonnet: ‘London, 1802’. I used trailing rhyme in L6 & L7.
It is composed with the pivot or volta in the very last line.

Truth and morning become light with time. - An African proverb.

Epona, (from mythology, meaning Great Mare) painting by Susan Sheddon-Boulet

Materialised out of t’ foggy whorl. Most people have speculated without fail from whence shores or dimension you have hail’d. They agreed upon: You’re out of this world! A temperament like Mercury hurled. I’m a master in the art of stonewalling. I couldn’t help but irrevocably falling for you as my bridled passion unfurled. You don’t possess the beauty o’ Saturn’s rings. Idyllic days under Neptune blue skies. I wouldn’t exchange this time for anything in heaven or on earth– that is no lie. The truth and morning become light with time: True nature of Epona is sublime.

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Daniel Henry Rodgers

Date: 5/13/2024 8:05:00 AM

Dear Suzette, What a delightful poem! I love the play on mystery and revelation. "Speculated without fail" sets the tone perfectly, and "You're out of this world" piques curiosity. I loved how the contrasting personalities added a layer of intrigue. The line "bridled passion unfurled" beautifully captures the blossoming feelings. Yet, it ends sweetly, cherishing Epona's true nature despite unconventional beauty. A Wonderful Read!!- Blessings, my friend, Daniel

Suzette Richards
Date: 5/13/2024 8:12:00 AM

Thank you for your kind praise, Daniel.

Tom Woody

Date: 5/13/2024 5:25:00 AM

Awesome painting and interesting neo-sonnet, Suzanne. You always tend to scribble outside the lines, which isn't necessarily a bad thing. It's unique

Suzette Richards
Date: 5/13/2024 8:09:00 AM

Variety is the spice of Life ... :) Thanks for your support, Tom.