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Beauty of a Sonnet

The eye refracts the light and then is born An image, and ideas are likewise shown When Poet tilts each ray of thought to form Reflections set to sonnets’ rhythm own. A river glistening in the sun does flow, And so a sonnet moves and shimmers rhyme. This stream of words with not so far to go May ripple in the soul with glow sublime. A diamond that is cut to form exact By craftsman's hands, a brilliance will impart. The sonneteer must chisel to extract From rough a clarity which is his art. The sonnet's beauty shines through history In prisms of precision's poetry. July 17, 2020

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Date: 8/9/2020 11:45:00 AM
WOW! I can't believe I missed this for so long! A FAVFAV for me, and I'm sure you already know why. Can't believe it didn't get a win, my friend. One of my five favorite sonnets of yours, and you have written so MANY great ones. I just love how you compare sonnets to rivers, then to faceted diamonds. But the ending is just awesome - "In prisms of precision's poetry."
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Andrea Dietrich
Date: 8/9/2020 2:54:00 PM
Wish I could use it for Hamilton's contest but I don't think he accepts HM's. Thanks so much to you for the fave.
Date: 7/23/2020 3:30:00 PM
This is a first place winner in my book Andrea. As you know it was a Fave! Congratulations on your HM! Blessings xxoo
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Andrea Dietrich
Date: 8/9/2020 2:54:00 PM
wow, thanks for the fave. sure hope you are doing ok. and that we both would hear from dear Caycay.
Date: 7/19/2020 4:55:00 PM
Great sonnet, Andrea. Love the diamond analogy. Janice
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Date: 7/19/2020 9:13:00 AM
Very delightful, dear Andrea..
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Date: 7/18/2020 11:26:00 PM
Hello Andrea ... another fine piece of art - thank you Andrea - Lindsay
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Date: 7/18/2020 4:11:00 PM
This reads like a well-cut diamond, my friend. Bravo!
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Date: 7/18/2020 2:44:00 PM
Well said Andrea, I posted a crown of sonnets a few days ago
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Date: 7/18/2020 1:42:00 PM
I like your observations...and agree...Well done
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Date: 7/18/2020 12:50:00 PM
A spectacular sonnet reflecting on poetry's impact upon the heart and soul. This beauty is going into my Faves Andrea. I love it! Blessings xxoo
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Date: 7/18/2020 7:26:00 AM
words to make the bard blush Andea
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Date: 7/18/2020 6:39:00 AM
This is so well crafted--indeed a beautiful sonnet, Andrea. I am saving in my FAVES.
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Date: 7/18/2020 6:21:00 AM
You describe it beautifully Andrea, I love the "ray of thought" line, best wishes
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Date: 7/18/2020 4:22:00 AM
Love this one Andrea, they are indeed a treasure Tom
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Date: 7/18/2020 1:49:00 AM
You have deftly explained what a sonnet is, beautiful poetry, Andrea:)
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