John Lawless Poet Sonnet

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just another LAWLESS SONNET.....

Clean up on aisle six

I shall write of fading distant things
Of silenced bells, birds without wings
Of time, that metronomic dunce
Who lives its moments all at once

I’ll view this masterpiece I’ve painted
Slightly perfect, slightly tainted
Leave it to you to gauge the hues
Of struggling artists paying dues

Upon them I have placed my mark
Both heaven light and hellish dark
For each pursues the shredded truth
Of tarnished age and stumbling youth

Of dreams released and dreams contained
A perfect life still slightly stained

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CayCay Godwin September 22, 2026 at 6:39 PM Such an exciting read, full of poetry excitement in terms of rhyme, tightness, imagery, delivery and more. Like a pizza lover, I feel I just got one with everything I love on it. But my enthusiasm for your poem does not suit the emotional content, an unveiling of your rawness throbbing between each line like an x-ray of your vulnerable depth while on your deathbed. I hope you are well and will be back.

Paula Goldsmith July 2, 2026 at 10:24 AM Belated Congratulations on your POTD win. WOW!!! I enjoyed reading your wonderful "Clean up on aisle six" write with a great ending. FAV for me... I have been off Soup for almost 2 weeks. I needed an Ink Transfusion. Hahaha!!! Now back and ready to go. Writing Away... Have a blessed day with your wonderful win.............

Kim Rodrigues June 27, 2026 at 5:08 AM Love this, the title, the openness! Congrats on POTD, John!

Moon Harp June 26, 2026 at 10:26 PM Wow, John, I can see how this poem has garnered POTD honors. It is marvelously composed, with the flavor of the traditional poets. Congratulations! Moon Harp

Constance La France June 26, 2026 at 3:38 AM John, beautifully penned Sonnet, with a fun title I was expecting a funny poem, and congratulations on receiving the POTD honor, you truly are a talented poet~

Beryl Edmonds June 26, 2026 at 3:10 AM A wonderful Sonnet John, congratulations having received Poem of the Day… Beryl

Brandy Nicole June 25, 2026 at 7:48 PM ' I’ll view this masterpiece I’ve painted slightly perfect, slightly tainted. ' Moments in life are sometimes messy, yet, many are perfect. Your thoughts express this in such a beautiful, poetic way. Congratulations John, on Poem of the Day. My best to you. Hugs, Brandy

Joseph P. DiMino June 25, 2026 at 1:21 PM Well done, John; a perfect life is perhaps slightly stained -- truth requires bravery. A Perfect POTD!

Dorothy Gibbons June 25, 2026 at 12:47 PM Sonnet of depth and thought provoking. Congratulations John on getting POTD :)

Gershon Wolf June 25, 2026 at 12:44 PM This sonnet is a feather in your bonnet, John. Congrats. ~ gw

sara Etgen-Baker June 25, 2026 at 4:47 AM a sonnet well penned! The summary lines are perfect and thought provoking. Congrats on your well-deserved POTD, wishing you well

Akham Nilabirdhwaja Singh June 25, 2026 at 4:32 AM Beautiful and assertive.Congratulations on your POTD win.

Tania Kitchin June 25, 2026 at 3:17 AM John, wonderfully penned. Congratulations on POTD.

Alison A Smith June 25, 2026 at 3:11 AM Congratulations on POTD

Zyrool Gifford June 25, 2026 at 12:57 AM Congratulations on your interestingly beautiful poem being featured as POTD, John. Wishing you a great day as you enjoy the honour.

Karen Jones June 25, 2026 at 12:56 AM Clever and entertaining! Congratulations on potd honor!

Tom Cunningham June 25, 2026 at 12:32 AM Thought provoking verse John,congrats on today's potd. Tom

Joe Maverick June 24, 2026 at 11:01 PM This truly touches the physical world Realitys, and how we view perfection i See at least two others find it very good John..If not great ? The allegory to me Is a key part.)

Valsa George June 24, 2026 at 10:21 PM Life is like an oxymoron juxtaposing opposites of joy and sorrow, light and darkness. A beautiful poem, dear John.

Gershon Wolf June 24, 2026 at 8:15 PM You wax so eloquent, John. A FAVE for me. Thanks, gw