Banishment Is a Writer's Objective

O writer! Your quill quivers in its mark!
As a light shines in the gathering dark
While people struggle towards some vision
To attest them truths is your sole mission.

In prose and in poem may you reveal
Festering lies and felonious deals
Despite those who censor please persevere
Your ink is the ichor your foes fear!

Banishment is a writer's objective
By this we know our foes were attentive
By their displeasure our work is measured
And one day our toil is truly treasured.

Take up your quills and prepare to question
The quest for truth is a path to heaven.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2013

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Richards Avatar
August 9, 2016 at 7:37 PM
This is so like a classic of old. I loved the formal style of this write! Congratulations on letting it shine once again!!
Dom Avatar
August 11, 2016 at 8:10 PM
Hi Carrie, thanks for your comment and glad you liked this ol' skool style.
Smith Avatar
August 9, 2016 at 7:25 PM
Very nice sonnet Michael...congrats on your win
Dom Avatar
August 11, 2016 at 8:08 PM
Thanks, Tim :-)
A  Avatar
August 9, 2016 at 2:24 AM
Michael Congratulations on your win. Stop by and enjoy my latest blog (MR PERIOD.....) it's another one of my lazy blogs. Luv **SKAT**
Dom Avatar
August 11, 2016 at 8:08 PM
Hi SKAT, thanks for your contest and the placement of this sonnet. Stopping by soon.
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