Brazen Heart

Of love there is no antidote nor cure,
A brazen heart knows nothing of the hand,
That guides this Cupid arrow fair and pure,
And pierces through with art that soul can stand.
Of choice the soul knows nothing to begin,
As seeds that scatter aimlessly on clay,
Some grow and flourish unbeknown to him,
That stalks the Earth oblivious and grey.
Confounded he, who is awakened so,
From anaesthetic binding dark as night, 
When true love strikes and soul begins to glow,
He see’s a Universe that’s blazing bright.

And brazen heart is smelted down to flesh,
And nourished through with all of loves relish.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Devonshire Avatar
March 12, 2010 at 5:28 AM
As the song goes, "True love finally struck like lightning from the sky." How well you describe the way love changes a person's life, David. Compelling writing once again! Love, Carolyn
Fringe Avatar
March 9, 2010 at 5:48 PM
You are a good writer David. I enjoy all the journeys you take us on. David B
Meade Stephenson Avatar
March 8, 2010 at 9:08 AM
Beautiful and romantic. A masterfully done sonnet...makes the reader feel the myriad of emotions that only love can make one feel. Thanks so much for sharing! God Bless~Mary
Chircop Avatar
March 4, 2010 at 2:36 PM
How very beautiful..awesome!Charma
Chamma Avatar
March 4, 2010 at 12:26 AM
Wow David. Great write... Farah
Strand Avatar
March 3, 2010 at 12:17 AM
Nice one Davis Congrats on your recent contest success .Rgds Brian & thanks for your welcome comments.
Marcum Wong Avatar
March 2, 2010 at 10:35 PM
Dear David, This is the kind of poem that one savors and longs to read again and again. Your lines: "When true love strikes and soul begins to glow, He sees a Universe that’s blazing bright." are filled with such veracity and expressed with illuminating glory! Truly a breathtaking work of art to be cherished. Thank you for making my night! Love, Connie
Haick Avatar
March 2, 2010 at 3:56 PM
A beautiful Sonnet, David!! Goes to my favs. I enjoyed this very much. Peace, Audrey
Dabomb™ Avatar
March 2, 2010 at 3:01 PM
Beautifully stated, much enjoyed. Thank you for sharing this. ;)
Kendrick Avatar
March 2, 2010 at 10:15 AM
Great Sonnet. I especially enjoyed the lines eleven and twelve. Keep the creative pen flowing with romance to delight the readeers...Thanks for stopping by and commenting on my work. Sara
Sweetheart Avatar
March 2, 2010 at 6:58 AM
What a beautiful sonnet David .. going to make it a new fav for me .. I hope my Enmeshed poem so hot..hot..hot ..inspired this "beauty" from u... we all feed off each others poetry.. I just luv it... "Sweetheart"
Knop Avatar
March 2, 2010 at 4:36 AM
Really a lovely sonnet, David! And thank you for your comment...Keep your pen flowing...Gert
Dietrich Avatar
March 1, 2010 at 10:43 PM
David a passionate sonnet with excellent meter! Luv, Andrea
Arteaga Avatar
March 1, 2010 at 10:03 PM
o what a lovely sonnet! great work! definitely a fav! :D
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