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Hall Pass

Had a room been open in that passageway as a foreign night-ship, you’d have sailed by Love would’ve been what? I couldn’t say Life: an inveterate humid ply____________ Perhaps has passed with its pernicious waves Acceptance rising like ocean’s eustacy Sometimes, perfunctory was a skin-cut shave So much more, was propitious ecstasy~~~~~ Parts of us shall never be contrite As connoisseurs of our own fate, we played Rage now mostly contrived in dying spite though candid caustic thoughts can still prey… Passion! Our ultimate perfidy Passion! We should've kept astute custody. 6/29/2021

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Sean Kibble

Date: 8/25/2021 10:47:00 PM

You already know that I think your write is wonderful apart from exceptional. But if you don't, yes it is great, brilliant phraseology. Congratulations on your win, well deserved.

Susan Woodrow
Date: 8/27/2021 5:11:00 PM

Thank you Sean Congratulations to you too… i love your sonnets :)

Regina Mcintosh

Date: 8/25/2021 4:19:00 PM

Lovely writing... brilliant words. Love it. God bless you and Congrats on your win. Love, Gina

Susan Woodrow
Date: 8/27/2021 5:10:00 PM

Thank you Gina :)

Susan Ashley

Date: 8/25/2021 12:07:00 PM

Back with huge congrats for you, Susan, for your excellent win in Charlotte’s contest with this amazing sonnet. Your exceptional artistry never fails to make me marvel at your creative pen. Warmest wishes, my dear friend.. ~Susan

Susan Woodrow
Date: 8/27/2021 5:10:00 PM

My number one ‘Susan’ poestess took top glory and I’m not surprised :) congratulations to you :))

Charlotte Puddifoot

Date: 8/25/2021 5:13:00 AM

this was exactly the sort of thing i was looking for, it's unique and very creative..it was a very difficult contest to judge as i had many excellent entries..congrats on your win!

Susan Woodrow
Date: 8/27/2021 5:08:00 PM

Glad you liked it.. thank you for hosting and some of my fave poets are winners too so i loved that about this contest:)

Christuraj Alex

Date: 8/25/2021 5:09:00 AM

This is a very beautiful sonnet. Congratulations on your win!

Susan Woodrow
Date: 8/27/2021 5:03:00 PM

Thank you :)

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 8/8/2021 8:23:00 AM

I so enjoyed this piece. I can see why it has been so well received. Bravo! Hugs Rick.

Susan Woodrow
Date: 8/8/2021 8:44:00 AM

glad you did...thank you :)

Maureen Mcgreavy

Date: 7/8/2021 7:07:00 AM

I have yet to try my hand at sonnet, to be honest my squirrelly brain can’t usually get through reading them, but THIS is a gem. Good luck in the contest, a winner for me! xomo

Susan Woodrow
Date: 7/8/2021 7:16:00 PM

glad you enjoyed this one...I like the way your brain writes so wittily! thank you :)

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 7/7/2021 12:21:00 PM

Is this for the contemporary sonnet contest. Only you could do one like this!! I remain clueless on how to make one this contemporary!!

Susan Woodrow
Date: 7/7/2021 5:00:00 PM

Yes. I read a few examples online then decided this would be how I'd do it :)

Suzette Richards

Date: 7/1/2021 1:04:00 PM

I've not had much time lately to catch up on the reading, but I am pleased that I could read this gem. I am a sucker for sonnets and you have knocked all the staid and pretentious ballyhoo right into the left field and dragged it screaming and protesting into the light. Loved every line of it. :)) FAVing it!

Susan Woodrow
Date: 7/1/2021 9:29:00 PM

I'm floating above cloud nine somewhere now with the queen of forms faving my sonnet - I really was kinda nervous about it too cos it's a form I've struggled with...Oh, I know you haven't had time as I see you've been writing a lot of forms I never saw on PS before - I am still too overwhelmed to comment but I shall be when I have absorbed some of them! Thank you very much :)

Susan Ashley

Date: 6/30/2021 12:45:00 PM

My dear Susan, with your brilliant talent you even manage to outshine your numero uno status! This is incisive and dramatic and edgy and introspective . I admire your creative skill, your captivating mind and adore this work of art. Love the title to this piece- it’s perfecto! A fav!! Warmest wishes.. ~Susan

Susan Woodrow
Date: 7/1/2021 9:43:00 PM

have to agree with the why not...now what other form needs updating?! have always loved your supportive comments :))

Susan Ashley
Date: 7/1/2021 8:03:00 AM

At first glance, I agree; why the need for contemporization in the first place.. but then, why not? Your poem beautifully brings the sonnet out of the middle ages and into modern times with brilliant contemporary artistry and flair without sacrificing depth, imagery and emotion. BTW the status is not imaginary :))

Susan Woodrow
Date: 6/30/2021 4:10:00 PM

oh that imaginary status?! lol I am relieved my fave Susan loves the write as I had reservations about what a contemporary sonnet was and after reading some examples, wondered even more why the need for contemporization in the first place hehe...thank you very much :)

Brian Sambourne

Date: 6/29/2021 9:57:00 PM

Remarkable! Your sonnet lines are laser like. I especially appreciate the alliteration: ."..candid caustic thoughts can still prey." So true + insightful. That muse of yours is in full flight. All the best, Brian

Susan Woodrow
Date: 6/30/2021 8:29:00 AM

thank you :)