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A Sonnet For Becca

Where once a gentle poet penned her heart, we look upon a sad and empty page, there - common thoughts became embellished art and hungry thirst for passion was assuaged. So oft our search for peace takes crazy turns to where we find a tempest as we lay, and not the kindred meadow that we yearn, instead, a love that hate and wrath betray. Yet, lingers there, a pensive hungry soul, and from within that passion strives to sing; so close to shore, so close the barren shoal - perhaps she'll hear the harbor bells we ring. She IS the poem, she IS the "Fire's Glow", "The waves of pure intensity" that grow... (The quotes in the couplet are from Becca's poem "I Am Poetry")

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Date: 1/22/2025 10:14:00 AM
Craig, I am here to read, but of your poems I just had to visit this one first, this sonnet that meant so very much to me. Thank you again from the bottom of my heart, for everything, for all the support you've given me over the years. I hope you and your family are well. Happy 2025!
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Craig Cornish
Date: 1/22/2025 11:49:00 AM
Dearest Becca!! Love ya girl! Hope all is good & HAPPY for you - miss ya - hope your life has been full of fun stuff - how's the little tiger doing? Here in Florida for the winter and it's been f'n cold! Stay well, and write again!
Date: 9/1/2023 3:09:00 AM
What a lovely Sonnett, and it describes lovely Becca perfectly, Craig. She IS the poem, she IS the "Fire's Glow", "The waves of pure intensity" that grow... Beautiful
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Date: 8/30/2023 3:23:00 AM
Wow, this is such a beautiful sonnet and the lines have been so eloquently crafted with much evocative depth.. "Common thoughts became embellished art", "she's the poem.. " Wow.. And this write is full of wonderful expressions as well as understanding.. Love the ending line too!
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Date: 8/27/2023 4:18:00 PM
This is a great sonnet Craig so skilfully penned. Love the line ‘ instead, a love that hate and wrath betray’. So well expressed and flows beautifully. Much praise to you and warmest wishes.
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Craig Cornish
Date: 8/27/2023 4:35:00 PM
Thanks so much Christina

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