John Heck Poet Sonnet

Forever Verona

A Montague. A Capulet.
‘Twas at a masquerade they met.
Two strangers caught each other's eyes
as strains of love began to rise.

Upon a courtyard balcony,
amidst the angst of family,
‘twas there the pair professed love's need -
though Kismet's kiss would intercede.

Alas, the banes of passion bleed -
resolving gest through tragedy.
The foils of fate singed hot as coals
yet death would reunite their souls.

Two hearts in heaven overflow -
One Juliet. One Romeo.

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Carol Sunshine Brown October 10, 2012 at 6:05 AM Congratulations John on your featured poem this week. Love, Carol

Audrey Haick October 9, 2012 at 7:28 PM Hi John. I pray you are well. Congratulations on your poem featured this week. Always, Annalise

Carol Sunshine Brown August 2, 2010 at 11:03 AM Congratulations to you on your win John in Dr. Ram Mehta's contest "The English or Shakespearean Sonnet". A Favorite for sure. Love, Carol

Elaine George August 2, 2010 at 3:07 AM Number one in my book! SENSATIONAL SONNET, John. Lainie

Andrea Dietrich August 1, 2010 at 5:57 PM This is a perfect sonnet of the 8 syllable variety. GREAT title, meter and message. I really like it! LUv, Andrea

Joyce Johnson July 31, 2010 at 3:11 PM A nice take on the old story. Congratulations on your hm. Love, Joyce

John Freeman July 31, 2010 at 11:32 AM Congratulations John, on a great poem. agape, Moses

Linda-Marie Sweetheart July 31, 2010 at 7:11 AM Congrats John on your HM in Dr. Ram's contest with this wonderful piece ..so beautifully written from your gifted pen my friend... enjoy your very special honor ..with luv..happy weekend...

Dr.Ram Mehta July 31, 2010 at 6:13 AM You have approached to the theme in a very unique way and created an atmosphere of the Elizbethan era. Congrats on the win, John

Laura Mckenzie March 9, 2009 at 5:12 PM John I love this poem romantic sonnets are my favorite anyway great story great flow! I know I posted on this poem before but I needed to remark again! Hows everything going with you?? Love Laura :)

Ed Coet November 17, 2008 at 8:13 AM I really enjoyed this poem. I would like for our editorial board to have the opportunity to consider it for Blue Fog Journal’s “Contemporary Romantic Love Poems” anthology. If you are interested please review the submission guidelines at the following link: http://bluefogjournal.com/call-for-submission/. Sincerely, ED COET Editor, Blue Fog Journal

Kristin Reynolds October 11, 2008 at 4:18 AM Well, you already know how I feel about this dreamy sonnet. :) A huge congrats on your win, so very well deserved, as always, an emotionaly gripping write. Love Kristin

Brian Strand October 9, 2008 at 11:49 PM Congrats on your success in Tracy's contest Kohn.Rgds Brian

Laura Mckenzie October 9, 2008 at 3:16 PM Congratulations John on your win on Tracy's contest! Laura :)

Sharon Winter October 9, 2008 at 7:47 AM Congratulations John on your Honorable Mention in Tracy's contest! Love this one! Love, Shar

Cayetano Young September 8, 2008 at 7:13 PM Romeo and Juliet must be delighted with this. A masterpiece indeed. warm regards,GiNO

Mike Bross September 3, 2008 at 10:47 AM it takes a master poet to mess with master prose and rhyme would be the challenge to how the story goes now multiply the challenge by the number eight its syllables per line John that made this truly great

Adell Foster August 16, 2008 at 11:20 AM John this is a wonderful write recalling the tradgey of Romeo and Juliette... it is one of the all time favorite Shakesperian plays todate... Indeed you do it justice my friend. Thank you for sharing the read. God's Love and Many Blessings, Always, Adell

Heidie Buys August 12, 2008 at 3:56 PM Still one of my favorites. Love Heidie

Kristin Reynolds August 11, 2008 at 3:58 AM Sigh...this is way too dreamy. Romeo and Juliet is one of my favorites of all time (Shakespeare is my favorite poet) and the gentle love of youth shines here, so well done. I love this - you better be entering this in Tracy's contest! Love Kristin