But For Love

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Sonnet
Fourteen lines 10 syllables per line with a typical... abab cdcd efef gg rhyming scheme.

Lipogram
A lipogram is a composition from which the writer systematically omits a certain letter or certain letters of the alphabet.

But for love, our world would be a sad place full of lonely faces, strangers to hope. And although fear and hate are commonplace, love's the cure-all that allows us to cope. Love can meld hearts together forever when lovers share the same eternal soul. And thus, tethered to the end of never, two halves of one soul feel forever whole. Trust connects your heart to another's heart, and you can feel the presence of love's touch. For we're greater than the sum of our parts, so much more than mere blood, bones, flesh, and such. Love separates us from nature's vast herd, and to have never known love... seems absurd! (Sonnet/ Lipogram No Letter "i") 08/10/2020

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Jan Allison

Date: 6/11/2021 9:08:00 AM

what an impressive sonnet and with the challenge of the lipogram you have made it look so simple but i am struggling to even start mine!:-) hugs Jan xx

Emile Pinet
Date: 6/11/2021 9:23:00 AM

Thanks Jan, don't you just love a challenge, I know I do my friend, Emile.

Mahtab Bangalee

Date: 1/13/2021 11:02:00 PM

for the love the poetic expression has been beautiful here~

Emile Pinet
Date: 1/14/2021 8:51:00 AM

Thanks Mahtab, I appreciate your comments my friend, Emile.

John Watt

Date: 9/11/2020 6:25:00 PM

Emile, this is more than just impressive for the lipogram aspect, this is a profound sonnet of love in its various aspects. The connections it brings us with companionship and commitment sets us apart from 'nature's herd' as well as indicating the imprint of our Creator's hand. Beautifully crafted, a fave for me ~ John

Emile Pinet
Date: 9/12/2020 5:35:00 AM

Thanks so much John, you comments are always a treat to read my friend, Emile.