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Cornish Sonnet- For Contest

New Year Dreams lie unfulfilled in my rueful nights, the seconds, minutes, hours and days all draw empty boxes, lists inked on paper white, promises of plans I made, stout hearted, in ignorance of the years gone before when youth's resolve lay stillborn, unstarted. With new old resolutions, stringless kites fly out in fanfare on each New year's day, 'till deaf to all applause they fade from sight to jink and ride the winds of circumstance. 'Just like last year', the well meaning friends say knowing full well that none stood any chance. Dreams lie unfulfilled in my rueful nights, with new old resolutions, stringless kites. For contest 'Cornish Sonnet', sponsored by, coincidentally, Craig Cornish December 20th 2015

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Poet Destroyer A

Date: 1/22/2016 11:48:00 PM

VIV, Congrats on your awesome win. Love ~LINDA~

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 1/13/2016 7:49:00 PM

I am so glad to see this made the winners' list. BIG congrats to you, my friend.

Viv Wigley
Date: 1/14/2016 12:45:00 AM

Thanks, Andrea. Craig was very kind, hauling this one into his rescue boat, and I think it shows the cut of his jib, in that he will be critical when a piece demands it but, it appears in this instance, positives outweighed the negatives, so I got a place, which is better for my confidence than an N/A. I'm sure you'd have done the same, coz thats the type of Gal you are x

Elaine George

Date: 1/13/2016 11:12:00 AM

Excellent Cornish Sonnet, Viv. Many congrats on your win.

Viv Wigley
Date: 1/14/2016 12:50:00 AM

Thanks, very much, Elaine, it sort of squeezed in through the stage door :) . Viv x

Sara Kendrick

Date: 1/13/2016 6:31:00 AM

Amazing Cornish Sonnets landed upon this list. Congrats on your win. Sara

Viv Wigley
Date: 1/13/2016 7:24:00 AM

Thanks, Sara, hope you're well. Viv x

Skat A

Date: 1/12/2016 11:29:00 PM

Hi Viv,, awesome win... :) SKAT

Viv Wigley
Date: 1/13/2016 12:23:00 AM

Thanks, Skat, not the easiest of contest, this one. Viv x

Roy Jerden

Date: 1/12/2016 2:31:00 PM

Congratulations, Viv. You had me at "stringless kites". What a metaphor that is!

Viv Wigley
Date: 1/12/2016 10:38:00 PM

Thanks Roy, yes, we fling these resolutions around without often actually keeping hold of them. Appreciate your visit. regards, Viv

Suzanne Delaney

Date: 1/12/2016 12:42:00 PM

Congratulations Viv: Excellent way of describing good intentions , Hopeful resolutions. Cheers, SuZ

Viv Wigley
Date: 1/12/2016 10:39:00 PM

Thanks, Suz, hope all is ticketty-boo with you. Viv x

Dr. Upma A. Sharma

Date: 1/12/2016 1:30:00 AM

Wonderful sonnet Viv.. a much deserved great win... big congrats!!

Viv Wigley
Date: 1/12/2016 10:39:00 PM

Thanks, Dr Upma, hope you're well. Viv x

Janice Canerdy

Date: 1/12/2016 12:44:00 AM

Your sonnet is thought-provoking and well-written, Viv. Congratulations on your win. Janice

Viv Wigley
Date: 1/12/2016 10:40:00 PM

Thank you, Janice, a tougher challenge than usual. Viv x

Paul Callus

Date: 1/11/2016 4:54:00 PM

I had faith in this sonnet, Viv, and I'm pleased to be back re-reading it and to offer you merited congratulations! ~ Regards // paul

Viv Wigley
Date: 1/11/2016 11:26:00 PM

Thanks, Paul, I'm really surprised it hadn't fallen to bits before judging. Craig was very kind. Regards, Viv

Casarah Nance

Date: 1/8/2016 5:50:00 PM

This is a beautiful take on the theme. :) hugs

Viv Wigley
Date: 1/9/2016 1:15:00 AM

Thanks Casarah, appreciate yourvisit. Hope all is well. Viv x

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 12/30/2015 7:31:00 PM

viv, of the cornish sonnets I have seen on this very difficult theme (because it is so ordinary I find it hard to do something fresh for it) YOU stand alone as someone who has written a very unique way. My only worry is that your syllable counts are uneven and your poem not metered the way Craig wants; well, it will be interesting which three people win in his very narrow margin of winners he will have. AT least for creativity, this one should get points.

Viv Wigley
Date: 12/31/2015 1:19:00 AM

Thanks, Andrea, I should have spotted 9 syllables on line 5, now corrected. I know meter is a little off on the first sestet, I tried to dabble with it but only messed up more. As for the extra points for iambic pentameter, I was a little out of my depth on this style of Sonnet anyway, so took it as far as I have. Win or lose, it seems to have had a few positive comments. Thanks for your input, I appreciate it x

Duke Beaufort

Date: 12/26/2015 12:51:00 PM

I always knew you were a world class philosopher. Your advice/experience is priceless.

Viv Wigley
Date: 12/27/2015 1:55:00 AM

No, Duke, maybe a lower class degree from the University of life. I may have to resit the exam. Regards, Viv

Emile Pinet

Date: 12/23/2015 11:28:00 AM

You have an irrepressible talent that keeps shining through your words like a sparkling diamond adding to the craftsmanship of a master. Very well written. Emile. #7

Viv Wigley
Date: 12/24/2015 12:32:00 AM

Thanks, Emile, you're very kind. Un joyeux Noel et un bon Annee.. Regards, Viv

Lindsay Laurie

Date: 12/22/2015 5:01:00 PM

Merry Christmas Viv... stringless kites; love it. Resolutions more often than not turn us into fibbers. Thank you Viv - Lindsay

Viv Wigley
Date: 12/22/2015 8:35:00 PM

Yes, Lindsay, I think that rather than trying to man up with some tough resolutions, I shall simply modify all of the aspects of my life and improve them by a mere ten percent- that way, nobody will notice, and I'll feel better. And less broke...... All the best, Viv

Robert Lindley

Date: 12/22/2015 2:27:00 PM

You mastered this sonnet form fantastically well my friend. A truly great entry and a superb sonnet! I give this a solid 10 (A7 WILL HAVE TO DO HERE). GOOD LUCK IN CRAIG'S CONTEST. Maybe I should have written for it but am not much on veering away from my usual sonnet forms that I so dearly love.. Good luck my talented friend!

Viv Wigley
Date: 12/22/2015 8:42:00 PM

Thanks Robert, I don't really concentrate on Sonnets as oft I ought, but this style made for an interesting departure. Merry Christmas to yuo and yours, and all the best for the New year. Regards, Viv

Paul Callus

Date: 12/22/2015 11:35:00 AM

You chose a pretty good theme for this sonnet, Viv. I have never made resolutions in my life (not because I'm perfect!!) but no motivation ever urged me to:) Lovely conclusion, by the way. ~ Regards // paul

Viv Wigley
Date: 12/22/2015 8:44:00 PM

If you have to pick a resolution, Paul, may I suggest our old British wartime phrase, 'Keep calm and carry on'. That should cover it. Regards, Viv

Sandra Haight

Date: 12/21/2015 9:53:00 AM

Your 'Cornish Sonnet' is so beautifully done, Viv! Your words make us all stop and think about our 'stringless kites.' All the best for the contest. Sandra

Viv Wigley
Date: 12/21/2015 11:40:00 PM

Nowadays my resolve has been tempered, and I try not to 'sweat the big stuff', and just appreciate what I have, Sandra. Thanks for dropping by, Viv x

Keith Bickerstaffe

Date: 12/20/2015 8:09:00 PM

One year I made 3 New Years resolutions... to quit smoking, to exercise regularly and to modify my diet. I kept 'em all for seven months believe it or not. The dietary restriction was the first to go!! I've had many stringless kites since then... BRAVO Viv! Best wishes, Keith

Viv Wigley
Date: 12/20/2015 8:30:00 PM

At least the 'not shaving' resolution is holding out.... Thanks, Keith, for dropping by. Regards, Viv

Lu Loo

Date: 12/20/2015 3:46:00 PM

I love this Viv..Great entry for the contest I am lost at what to write! well written! Good luck *smiles*

Viv Wigley
Date: 12/20/2015 8:05:00 PM

Thanks, Laura, I'm sure that you'll come up with a real belter, Ihave every faith in you. Viv x

Jan Allison

Date: 12/20/2015 2:54:00 PM

I never bother with New year resolutions Mr Viv:-) Maybe this year I should resolve to write a half decent poem lol:-) I hope you are around to claim the first prize Mr Viv I am going to be cryogenically frozen to claim it lol:-) Hugs Jan xx 7

Viv Wigley
Date: 12/20/2015 8:06:00 PM

No surprise there, Jan, you are pretty cool :) Viv x