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Cupid - Not a Love Story

(Bruscamente - brusquely)
     Cupid!   Wingèd cherub warrior
     Pluck this arrow from my heart!
     Pierce one more compliant with your 
     Sweet love potion’s little dart!

(Pesante - sadly)
     Leave me empty in my sorrow
     For my lover has betrothed
     So at least until tomorrow
     Every form of love is loath

(Scherzando - playfully)
     In the morning I’ll endeavour
     To uncover unpledged muse
     Then your little bow and quiver
     And your arrows I could use

(Semplicemente plainly)
     Sweet paradox mocks tragedy
     For love … is love’s sole remedy

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Pandita Sietesantos

Date: 5/21/2018 2:02:00 PM

Very Shakespearean indeed - an excellent sonnet! I always say a new love can cancel out the sorrow of lost love:-)! Great piece, Brian! Hugs. Pandita

Brian Densham
Date: 7/8/2018 12:10:00 PM

You're sweet! Thanks

Joe Dimino

Date: 5/21/2018 12:03:00 AM

Indeed! Love is Love's sole remedy. Very well written.

Brian Densham
Date: 7/8/2018 12:09:00 PM

Thanks!