Subimal Sinha-Roy Poet Sonnet

A Sonnet On Shame

The mind of youth is a bird bold and free
Flew with wings spread on unsafe adventure
Harsh time hadn’t taught her yet to worry
Playing with fire became her nature.

Glow of beauty attracted fireflies with flair
Took her to a game of fire to play
The forbidden game burnt her hands and hair
She concealed shame in mind out of display.

Nothing escapes closed society's glare
Facing the pry in remorse and surprise
Her wide eyes could only freeze in shocked stare
To cover the shame the burnt hands could rise.

Fingers purse the lips, half-cover the face
Lest shame spills, on fingertips fire burns.

September 6, 2017

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Susan Ashley September 13, 2017 at 7:31 PM A lovely sonnet Subimal. I especailly love the first line of your second stanza. Congratulations on your win! :) Susan Subimal Sinha-Roy September 14, 2017 at 2:11 AM Thank you, Susan for visiting and appreciating.

Roy Pett September 13, 2017 at 12:06 PM Congratulations on your well deserved win Subimal. :))

Constance La France September 13, 2017 at 9:02 AM Animal, CONGRATULATIONS on your placement

Vijay Pandit September 13, 2017 at 6:54 AM Congrats Subimal! Subimal Sinha-Roy September 14, 2017 at 2:16 AM Thank you, Vijay.

Silent One September 13, 2017 at 5:51 AM A good sonnet, however the last two lines need to also rhyme in a sonnet.. Congratulations on your placement in the contest.. Subimal Sinha-Roy September 14, 2017 at 2:10 AM Thank you for appreciating my effort. I knew but I compromised rhyme for syllable count. I would be careful in future.