Hereward College - a New Hope

So much hope for understanding bright, Larking sombrely, vertical as a servant, Reluctance explained, quite irreverent, For the first time feeling justified, right, No matter the obliqueness of my plight; But I could not certain issues circumvent, Even though I risked an unstable mind, Nearly there, almost ninety percent tight, But not completely at the table spread; I pull myself together with both hands, Facing the community, my world given, Steadfast guardians need a talking bed; Conversation is sway and will enliven, But disappointment visits me in strands. Rhoda Monihan Poetry form: Italian sonnet 5th November 2015 For Contest: Dancing With Description