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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

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Richard Lamoureux

Date: 7/10/2019 4:42:00 PM

I think it’s cool when people chase their dreams regardless of their age.

Nette Onclaud

Date: 7/9/2019 5:51:00 PM

tender is your write reflecting how your soul responds to real beauty of life, vie... huggs

Mystic Rose Rose
Date: 7/10/2019 4:20:00 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

Date: 7/9/2019 5:50:00 PM

And it was a, "most beautiful sonnet"; reads like flowing hot butter over a biscuit.

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 7/9/2019 1:30:00 PM

Nice write, Pixie! I love those opening lines!

Mystic Rose Rose
Date: 7/10/2019 4:15:00 PM

Thank you Kim for stopping by, Wishing you a wonderful day xo

Wendy Watson

Date: 7/9/2019 1:06:00 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
Date: 7/10/2019 4:14:00 PM

Yes I enjoyed his poetry and writing this poem came from the heart, Thanks for your kind visit dear Wendy.

Jack Horne

Date: 7/9/2019 12:59:00 PM

this is indeed a beautiful sonnet

Mystic Rose Rose
Date: 7/10/2019 4:14:00 PM

I am glad you enjoyed my sonnet dear jack, Be well, and thanks for the visit

Michael Craig

Date: 7/9/2019 9:50:00 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
Date: 7/10/2019 4:13:00 PM

Dear Michael, old memories are the best, it keeps us warm during our older years, Thank you for reading.

Gershon Wolf

Date: 7/8/2019 7:59:00 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
Date: 7/10/2019 4:13:00 PM

Thank you Gershon, It was based on a memory I had when I was 8, thank you for looking it