A Wish For April

Your song resists the lyrics mine proclaims
by measured whispers begging Autumn’s reign

not drown this season with unreasoned pain
nor hobble Winter leaving April lame.

Just as the wick betrayed by yellow flame;
I feel a waning candle nearly slain;

reduced to nothing but a hopeless stain
in empty darkness where the strained are tamed.

And though the morning sun surrenders red
upon an apple by the skylark’s song -

don’t shadows lengthen as they glide along
until once more the naked fall is dead?

Such are the mournful notes my lips undress,
while wishing yours on mine again would press.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2017


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Date: 4/27/2017 2:26:00 AM
Intricate rhyme scheme you used here, I love that :) And I LOVE the final two lines.
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Date: 4/26/2017 1:48:00 PM
Such an emotional sonnet and those final lines brought a lump to my throat:-( Love the rhyme scheme you've used Phillip:-) hugs Jan xx
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Date: 4/26/2017 11:46:00 AM
Very interesting rhyme scheme 8 line monorhyme with some internal rhyme, then a 4 line end rhyme topped off with a rhyming couplet. Modern sonnet with a rhyming flare that I do appreciate. A longing sentiment that is all pervasive. Great write Phillip, hope you are well!
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Date: 4/26/2017 10:59:00 AM
Hello Phillip, did you get your kiss? This is a beautiful love poem.
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Date: 4/26/2017 11:09:00 AM
Nope but I appreciate your comment all the same :)
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