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Keola: Sonnet

Quote by Friedrich Nietzsche

Romantic words spilled from his feathered quill
They are but woven threads, tenderly scribed,
an alluring nectar I chose to swill,
symbols of love I thirstily imbibed.

For the intimate relations we shared,
and of things he penned for my eyes to read.
Whispers to one another,  our hearts bared,
and to us conveyed great passion and need.

Nowhere else do I wish to ever stand
then beside the one man who means so much.
Do my heart and soul respond to his hand?
Yes, they always yearn for his tender touch.

Lifted up, my voice sings as in my youth
Born on emotions of absolute truth.


February 2, 2022
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John Watt Date: 2/23/2022 1:24:00 PM Jenna, even without the careful weaving of an external quote, this sonnet stands on its own merit as a touching and tender love poem. The alluring nectar of words received from one's beloved are indeed "thirstily imbibed". Yes, one's heart and soul responds to tender touch. But then to build this poem around the Nietzsche quote demonstrates your amazing poetic talent and adds another whole dimension to the interpretation possibilities. This is golden, and going in my faves. Thank you for sharing ~ John Login to Reply Jenna Logan Date: 3/4/2022 3:06:00 AM John, please forgive me for not responding to your inspirational words of encouragement until now. My interest in the site roller coasters. Thank you for faving this one. I appreciate you very much.

L Milton Hankins Date: 2/2/2022 9:45:00 AM Wow! This is exceptionally fine writing, Jenna. I loved the way you weaved a rather complicated quotation into the poem, and it also related to the poem you enclosed it in. Good stuff! Login to Reply Jenna Logan Date: 2/2/2022 1:54:00 PM Milt, you always offer me such wonderful remarks. Thank you… thank you.