Craig Cornish Poet Sonnet

Excalibur

Some fun with Shakespearean Sonnet

The sword locked tight and firm within the stone
awaits a heart with strong undaunted faith,
oft tempered hard by fire the dragon's blown;
not cowered down before a ghastly wraith.
Too often those without intrepid souls,
though with the strength of lions at their hest,
believe it only takes one mighty pull
to loose the brand now locked within this breast.
But power isn't born from strength without,
it is the light of truth within the pure
that need not raise a fist nor feign a shout
to earn a faith and love that shall endure.
With gentle silent solemn hand he grasps
and slowly frees Excalibur at last.

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Michael Burch September 10, 2020 at 8:04 PM You have a nice touch with meter and the sonnet form. Has this one been published? I sometimes credit my career as a poet to the magic of Merlyn. I had pretty much given up on being published, then discovered the ancient Celtic myths that become the Anglicized legends of Arthur, wrote a cycle of poems, thought they were pretty good, and gave publication another shot. Things took of after that, perhaps with a supernatural boost?

Mahtab Bangalee September 11, 2019 at 3:25 AM But power isn't born from strength without,/ it is the light of truth within the pure// excellently written

Hello There September 10, 2019 at 7:40 PM I love this ~ perfectly executed in form! An original topic, well thought-out story layout, and great word choice make this a fave for me, too :)

Eileen Manassian August 24, 2017 at 1:45 AM Sonnets are safe with you. You just polish them and make the bright. This is a great write. Craig Cornish August 24, 2017 at 12:49 PM Very kind from the pen of a sonneteer like you.

Frederic Parker August 23, 2017 at 2:07 PM love it when I can read intelligent poetry, I don't fav many poems, this one I will Craig Cornish August 23, 2017 at 7:29 PM Honored my friend

Heidi Sands August 22, 2017 at 7:09 PM Well Written Craig. Truth is the key! :) Craig Cornish August 22, 2017 at 7:15 PM Always Heidi--regards my granite friend