Viv Wigley Poet Sonnet

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 January 22, 2016 at 11:48 PM VIV, Congrats on your awesome win. Love ~LINDA~

Andrea Dietrich January 13, 2016 at 7:49 PM I am so glad to see this made the winners' list. BIG congrats to you, my friend. Viv Wigley January 14, 2016 at 12:45 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 January 13, 2016 at 11:12 AM Excellent Cornish Sonnet, Viv. Many congrats on your win. Viv Wigley January 14, 2016 at 12:50 AM Thanks, very much, Elaine, it sort of squeezed in through the stage door :) . Viv x

Sara Kendrick January 13, 2016 at 6:31 AM Amazing Cornish Sonnets landed upon this list. Congrats on your win. Sara Viv Wigley January 13, 2016 at 7:24 AM Thanks, Sara, hope you're well. Viv x

Skat A January 12, 2016 at 11:29 PM Hi Viv,, awesome win... :) SKAT Viv Wigley January 13, 2016 at 12:23 AM Thanks, Skat, not the easiest of contest, this one. Viv x

Roy Jerden January 12, 2016 at 2:31 PM Congratulations, Viv. You had me at "stringless kites". What a metaphor that is! Viv Wigley January 12, 2016 at 10:38 PM Thanks Roy, yes, we fling these resolutions around without often actually keeping hold of them. Appreciate your visit. regards, Viv

Suzanne Delaney January 12, 2016 at 12:42 PM Congratulations Viv: Excellent way of describing good intentions , Hopeful resolutions. Cheers, SuZ Viv Wigley January 12, 2016 at 10:39 PM Thanks, Suz, hope all is ticketty-boo with you. Viv x

Dr. Upma A. Sharma January 12, 2016 at 1:30 AM Wonderful sonnet Viv.. a much deserved great win... big congrats!! Viv Wigley January 12, 2016 at 10:39 PM Thanks, Dr Upma, hope you're well. Viv x

Janice Canerdy January 12, 2016 at 12:44 AM Your sonnet is thought-provoking and well-written, Viv. Congratulations on your win. Janice Viv Wigley January 12, 2016 at 10:40 PM Thank you, Janice, a tougher challenge than usual. Viv x

Paul Callus January 11, 2016 at 4:54 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 January 11, 2016 at 11:26 PM Thanks, Paul, I'm really surprised it hadn't fallen to bits before judging. Craig was very kind. Regards, Viv

Casarah Nance January 8, 2016 at 5:50 PM This is a beautiful take on the theme. :) hugs Viv Wigley January 9, 2016 at 1:15 AM Thanks Casarah, appreciate yourvisit. Hope all is well. Viv x

Andrea Dietrich December 30, 2015 at 7:31 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 December 31, 2015 at 1:19 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 December 26, 2015 at 12:51 PM I always knew you were a world class philosopher. Your advice/experience is priceless. Viv Wigley December 27, 2015 at 1:55 AM No, Duke, maybe a lower class degree from the University of life. I may have to resit the exam. Regards, Viv

Emile Pinet December 23, 2015 at 11:28 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 December 24, 2015 at 12:32 AM Thanks, Emile, you're very kind. Un joyeux Noel et un bon Annee.. Regards, Viv

Lindsay Laurie December 22, 2015 at 5:01 PM Merry Christmas Viv... stringless kites; love it. Resolutions more often than not turn us into fibbers. Thank you Viv - Lindsay Viv Wigley December 22, 2015 at 8:35 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 December 22, 2015 at 2:27 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 December 22, 2015 at 8:42 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 December 22, 2015 at 11:35 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 December 22, 2015 at 8:44 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 December 21, 2015 at 9:53 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 December 21, 2015 at 11:40 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 December 20, 2015 at 8:09 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 December 20, 2015 at 8:30 PM At least the 'not shaving' resolution is holding out.... Thanks, Keith, for dropping by. Regards, Viv

Beautiful Scars December 20, 2015 at 3:46 PM I love this Viv..Great entry for the contest I am lost at what to write! well written! Good luck *smiles* Viv Wigley December 20, 2015 at 8:05 PM Thanks, Laura, I'm sure that you'll come up with a real belter, Ihave every faith in you. Viv x

Jan Allison December 20, 2015 at 2:54 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 December 20, 2015 at 8:06 PM No surprise there, Jan, you are pretty cool :) Viv x