Mystic Rose Rose Poet Sonnet

In Her Twilight Years

Held fast by poetry and Beaudelaire   
in a pencil skirt  worn on Sunday rare   
she enrolls and returns to school again 
hoping for a chance of way back when   
with solemn vow she pivots towards light    
it shines like umpteen candles in the night    
so strong is her desire to learn she glows 
with every grade she aces now she knows 
that life is a hindsight with second chances  
when we believe, then we begin to dance     
her Valedictory speech a brim of tears  
thus a joyous moment in her twilight years
etched in the stars, a gratitude's soft bless 
etched in her soul, a joy she can't suppress.   

7/8/2019
Sponsor: William Kekaula 
The most beautiful sonnet

♡Like0

Share Poem

---

Post Comments

Poetrysoup is an environment of encouragement and growth so only provide specific positive comments that indicate what you appreciate about the poem. Negative comments will result your account being banned.

Please Login to post a comment

Richard Lamoureux July 10, 2019 at 4:42 PM I think it’s cool when people chase their dreams regardless of their age.

Nette Onclaud July 9, 2019 at 5:51 PM tender is your write reflecting how your soul responds to real beauty of life, vie... huggs Mystic Rose Rose July 10, 2019 at 4:20 PM Dear Nette, I have so many fond memories of Montreal, and my youth, it came easy sharing it, Hope you have a wonderful day, Thank you for stopping by.

M. L. Kiser July 9, 2019 at 5:50 PM And it was a, "most beautiful sonnet"; reads like flowing hot butter over a biscuit.

Wendy Watson July 9, 2019 at 1:06 PM I really enjoyed the storyline, Pixie and your choice of option A rhyme scheme worked well. ( I believe that it is Baudelaire) Mystic Rose Rose July 10, 2019 at 4:14 PM Yes I enjoyed his poetry and writing this poem came from the heart, Thanks for your kind visit dear Wendy.

Jack Horne July 9, 2019 at 12:59 PM this is indeed a beautiful sonnet Mystic Rose Rose July 10, 2019 at 4:14 PM I am glad you enjoyed my sonnet dear jack, Be well, and thanks for the visit

Michael Craig July 9, 2019 at 9:50 AM Your poem is so encouraging loved the flow. Says it as it should be proud of such an honorable accomplishment. Best of luck in the contest. - Mike Mystic Rose Rose July 10, 2019 at 4:13 PM Dear Michael, old memories are the best, it keeps us warm during our older years, Thank you for reading.

Gershon Wolf July 8, 2019 at 7:59 PM Gosh, I like this so much, Pixie. Such a tender, heartfelt story you've spun in this sonnet. Idealistic and realistic in the same breath. I was rooting for this woman with everything I had. Sure hope and trust that William K. likes it for the contest! :) gw Mystic Rose Rose July 10, 2019 at 4:13 PM Thank you Gershon, It was based on a memory I had when I was 8, thank you for looking it