Feral Hearts

Whereas hearts are led by loving's blindness
and feral moans drift idly on the wind
rendering those stricken deaf and mindless
their voyage - sweet beginning of no end

Full sails, distant horizons, cresting seas
winds rippling the canvas short of gale
a shiver of timbers - buckling of knees
a crumbling of vows they wouldn't let fail

Yet hearts encompass a passion - a will
to scream at the night - to curse their own tears
to challenge the wind until it goes still
to cherish the mast - to conquer love's fears

The taming of the feral heart must be
to love and in the loving set it free


10/4/2020

Love Sonnet Poetry Contest
Copyright © | Year Posted 2020

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Pandit Avatar
October 21, 2020 at 6:07 AM
Congrats John-- a superb write.
Watt Avatar
October 19, 2020 at 11:57 PM
Some powerful emotions, John. Loved your maritime imagery. Your couplet ties it together nicely with some deep wisdom. Congrats on your winning sonnet ~ John
Hamilton Avatar
October 19, 2020 at 10:56 AM
This is a metaphorical delight, such plays on words, loved this one John, congrats on a great win!
Crabtree Avatar
October 5, 2020 at 7:10 PM
A great write, John! I love the way this is penned. Good luck on the contest. :) ~Angie
Lawless Avatar
October 6, 2020 at 5:52 AM
I appreciate the visit Angela. glad you enjoyed the Sonnet.
Kelii Kekaula Avatar
October 5, 2020 at 2:18 PM
Awesome, visually striking, Aloha! William
Lawless Avatar
October 6, 2020 at 5:51 AM
Hey William, thanks for stopping to comment and for your kind words
Dietrich Avatar
October 5, 2020 at 1:48 PM
wow, a love sonnet so deep and so original!
Lawless Avatar
October 6, 2020 at 5:49 AM
the depth of love lays hidden in its turmoils and its triumphs.
Woodrow Avatar
October 4, 2020 at 4:09 PM
oh wow...love it! :)
Lawless Avatar
October 6, 2020 at 5:47 AM
Thanks Susan, after 40+ years of marriage(to the same woman) love takes on many faces and facets.
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