John Lawless Poet Sonnet

by any other name

Henceforth, I shall not choose the rose
Its wafting scent upsets my nose
Nor will I write for no one knows
The difference ‘twixt a poem and prose

As roses are the bud of choice
For lovers with a silenced voice
Delivered by a workman’s hand
In packaging now damp and bland

Hence, I’ll choose the dandelion
Sunrise colors signifyin’
The heat of passion’s rising sun
That moonlight's whisper will not shun

For roses are and so shall be
For counting coup on fools like me

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Ink Empress August 16, 2024 at 9:44 PM Would smell as sweet! Write whatever whenever prose i shall try in iambic pentameter would be fun! I bet some talented poets might do that: i know andrea would hah! Rosy scents upset my nose too! Hahhah gosh you have great sense of humor! Made me laugh early morning. Which is rarely a sight! I love hydrangeas and also sunflowers! And this sonnet is beautiful! A fav John Lawless August 17, 2024 at 7:18 AM Thank you Ink....a lovely comment and a fav....TA-DA..what a day!!!! thanks for stopping to read and comment

Kim Rodrigues August 16, 2024 at 6:36 PM I enjoyed your unrosy supposition! I prefer the tulip! :) Verse 3 is wonderful! A fave poem! 8 think Shakespeare would love! John Lawless August 17, 2024 at 7:16 AM appreciate the fave Kim, Shakespeare might have girt his teeth and silently cursed....any way I prefer your comment

Hilda Greenhough August 16, 2024 at 4:46 PM Dandelions are a terrific weed. They are food, drink, beauty, and animal feed. I'll take another helping, thank you. John Lawless August 17, 2024 at 7:15 AM and I believe they quietly mock the towering sunflowers. Thanks for stopping by Hilda