Daniel Turner Poet Italian Sonnet

Italian Sonnet-I Fanning the Ashes of Love

How emboldened the man who speaks of love
Fanning the ashes lying cold and dark
Arousing the flesh, exciting the heart
Elusive emotion dreams are made of
Lethargic mind, not controlling the tongue
Which utters the word and ignites a spark
Self inflicting such pain n'er to depart
Then curses the powers that be above
What manner of fool seeks such destiny
One who entices lasting anguish and shame
Then recoils in debasing self pity
Crying out to others for sympathy
Why put one's hand in a flickering flame
Love will always be fleeting and pithy



    Italian Sonnet  Rhyme Scheme ABBA  ABBA  CDE  CDE
      14 lines  10 syllables per line  140 syllables  96 words
    An original poem by the "poemdog" Daniel Turner

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Kelli White February 20, 2016 at 7:28 PM I love this Daniel. Your heart and soul is here. Beautiful. Daniel Turner February 20, 2016 at 7:40 PM Thank you, Kelli. It seems, for me love's poisonous sting is unforgettable. I can't seem to get the bitter taste out of my mouth. Oh well, maybe someday. I'm glad you stopped by to brighten up my day. Peace dear friend.