Abstracts Are Never Absolute

He deems the ways and dares to understand,		
a measure of a love that went astray,
from libelled forces, which compelled his hand,		
to lies, and morals left to slow decay.

No one forgo or risk refute her right, 
a stubborn choice is seldom steered by sense.
To cease callow mishaps from leaving blight	.
sound case to aid her act of self-defence.

Yet, who can purge despair from a man’s soul,
who boldly baulked against such mortal deed?
His choice dismissed as outside his control,
no matter pleading creed, indeed, his breed.

Such anguish will forever convolute
because abstracts are never absolute.

06.27.21

You are free to choose, but you are not free to alter the consequences of your decision
 – Ezra Taft Benson (politician)
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Ashley Avatar
August 25, 2021 at 12:50 PM
Dear Sean, your sonnet is a beauty. Emotions are portrayed with a masterly, creative pen. I enjoyed your lovely rhymes and skillful use of alliteration and assonance as well. Congratulations for your excellent win in Charlotte’s contest. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan
Puddifoot Avatar
August 25, 2021 at 5:24 AM
this is a very accomplished, well written sonnet, and i love the internal rhyme in the twelfth line..well done, and congrats on your win in my contest!
Kibble Avatar
August 25, 2021 at 5:44 AM
Thank you so much for honoring my sonnet. Thanks for putting up a great contest.
Alex Avatar
August 25, 2021 at 5:14 AM
Yet, who can purge despair from a man’s soul, who boldly baulked against such mortal deed? - Beautiful. Congratulations on your win!
Kibble Avatar
August 25, 2021 at 5:44 AM
Thank you for your thoughts
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