Envious - Sonnet 11:22

This is the greatest struggle that mocks me, 
To be a distant sigh, caused by this queen;
A rose that has yet to compliment thee,
beyond the scope of eyes, already seen. 
There is mystery in her soft appeal, 
a humble frame that solicits my quest; 
and while life leaves us with answers concealed, 
I’m convinced this broad advance is perfect. 
For while life is bitter, this is pleasure; 
To gracefully shatter this mundane silence, 
and dispel the devils space, indeed clever; 
let’s rejoice in brief absence coined timeless. 
With these tendencies forever burning, 
may this one flesh never cease from yearning.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2015

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April 22, 2016 at 11:07 AM
Jiril, nicely penned. Glad to read your poem today. Luv ~LINDA~
Goss Avatar
September 14, 2015 at 1:56 PM
Very enjoyable write.
Clemons Avatar
September 14, 2015 at 3:25 PM
Thank you.
Lindley Avatar
August 7, 2015 at 6:00 PM
I look forward to reading more of your works my friend.
Lindley Avatar
August 7, 2015 at 5:59 PM
Very happy to be the first to note how very good this sonnet is! A true pleasure to read and to contemplate.. A7
Clemons Avatar
August 7, 2015 at 9:31 PM
Thank you, Robert.
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