Rob Levasseur Poet Sonnet

In My Heart

Yet in solemn winter, beauty must end
    and the singing of birds true fades away
no longer in thick leaves to sit and lend
    a joyous tune to the children who play.
So all the color from the world does fade
    so swiftly the land becomes just one hue
thus under the snow sweet flora is laid
    the color and splendor taken from view.
Grasped so swiftly, and shaken to death
    all that is lovely and warm on this earth
by the abject rue of cold winter’s breath
    still truly I say there still is much mirth:
For in my heart true, I sing soft and coo,
thankful refrains of the joy that is you.

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Peter Dome December 25, 2020 at 10:28 AM Beautiful Such great lines. well crafted and sublime. well done. Pete. Rob Levasseur December 25, 2020 at 1:57 PM Peter, thank you kindly sir. I am grateful for you taking the time to read my poetry.

Brandy Nicole December 24, 2020 at 9:07 PM "For in my heart true, I sing soft and coo, of the joy that is you" This is so beautiful and tender. Winter can bring a cold chill and thick leaves covered in snow. Your words are warm and welcoming. :) Brandy Brandy Nicole December 25, 2020 at 6:53 PM You are very welcome. Thank you, Rob. I appreciate the compliment. About to change the photo back very soon. Just having some fun, as Santa's helper. :) Brandy Rob Levasseur December 25, 2020 at 10:06 AM Brandy thanks so much for your kind sentiments. You look fabulous as Santa's Helper.

L Milton Hankins December 24, 2020 at 8:33 PM This is such an exquisite verse, Rob. Thanks for sharing it. Alone, I spent Christmas Eve reading appropriate poems. This one brought joy to my heart. Rob Levasseur December 25, 2020 at 10:06 AM Thank you so much. I am glad that my poem touched your heart.

Beata Agustin December 24, 2020 at 7:54 PM Thanks for sharing this. Meanwhile... Cheering you with blest Christmas spirit, while sharing you "... the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord" (Romans 6:23 of the King James Bible). God bless you. Rob Levasseur December 25, 2020 at 10:05 AM Thank you very kindly.

Jenna Logan December 24, 2020 at 2:52 PM Your vocabulary enriches your verses so well, Rob, making it a pleasure to read you."...the abject rue of cold winter’s breath..." that's poetry. Your Sonnet form and rhymes are impeccable. Rob Levasseur December 24, 2020 at 5:28 PM Your review is really appreciated. Thank you for taking the time. I'll be by after Christmas. Merry Christmas Jenna.

Leanne Lovejoy-Burton December 24, 2020 at 1:03 PM A beautiful ode through a refined and sophisticated sonnet, of a moment and feelings, so very pure and simple at this time of year. Love. Joy. Peace. Rob Levasseur December 24, 2020 at 1:07 PM Thank you so much, Leanne. I have written only about 12 sonnets, and this is my favorite. I also feel it most closely meets MOST of the requirements the sonnet demands. I truly like the form, but alas in this day and age it's a lost art form.