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May 4, 2024

"Sonnet - Untraditional" Poetry Contest

Requirements: Each line 10 syllables, Three stanzas (4/8/2)

Sponsor: Constance La France

Placed Second

"One word frees us of all the weight and pain of life. The word is love."
By Sophocles, Greek Poet

Love

Love, strongest emotion, feeling divine,
When life becomes bitter and tough, we pine
For a thoughtful hand to hold, not resign,
lean on a soul intertwining with mine.

When pure Love blossoms, egos disappear,
It's an earnestness for someone so dear,
A child's eternal love for his mother,
A friend's sincere affection for his peer...

Life turns cruel prison without love true,
Life's harshest moments we do overcome,
It's a sublime blessing which gets us through,
When sorrowful and anxious we become.

Travelling uphill paths of life unknown,
I know You're with me, I am not alone!

lifelovesonnet

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Christina Bowring

June 1, 2024 at 1:14 PM

Dearest Mala, many congratulations on your win in the contest. Well done! This is a truly beautiful sonnet ( I haven’t tried one yet!) ‘ lean on a soul intertwining with mine’ ‘ Life turns cruel prison without true love’ such lovely lines. How true! Without love, it would be like a long, lonely, confined sentence! Love the perfect rhyming throughout and especially the ending couplet. That last line is so profound and uplifting. Loved it! Hugs and blessings dear friend xx

Malabika Ray Choudhury

June 7, 2024 at 3:41 PM

Dearest Christina, I am so sorry in replying your beautiful and inspiring comment so late! I am planning to send you a soup-mail soon. I have been included in a memoir-writing project in our city, which will continue till December. My feeling is - when it starts in July, I won't be able to write poems, or participate in contests, as much as I want to. But I will try my best - this is my greatest passion. I might write a blog soon to let all my friends know about the project. Anyway, I am not leaving...I will keep reading the poems, and write comments when my schedule allows me. Love and warm wishes, Dear Christina.

Sam Kauffman

May 14, 2024 at 2:35 PM

Mala congratulations on your win! There is so much wisdom in every carefully designed line - image flowing from image. Truly love is always with us! So happy to see this on the winners list and have you back in the soup, dear friend. Sending you blessings, hugs and much love!

Malabika Ray Choudhury

May 14, 2024 at 3:35 PM

Thank you so much, Dearest Sam. I truly appreciate your kind visit and lovely comments. I am back from the vacation PoetrySoup has connected me with so many wonderful and talented people, how can I not come back? Love and Hugs, My Sweet Poet-Friend~

Constance La France

May 12, 2024 at 3:10 PM

Mala, wonderful writing and congratulations on your win in my contest, Constance

Malabika Ray Choudhury

May 14, 2024 at 3:32 PM

Dear Constance, Thank you so much for your kindness. I am truly humbled! Love and Hugs ~

Sara Kendrick

May 12, 2024 at 9:48 AM

Congratulations on your winning work in Constance's contest winners' list. Way to go. Thank you for sharing it with us. Sara K

Paula Goldsmith

May 12, 2024 at 9:03 AM

Congratulations on your win. What a beautiful "Love" sonnet write. Love your line, "When pure Love blossoms, egos disappear," So Very True... Great Ending... Enjoy your day with your wonderful win.............

Malabika Ray Choudhury

May 12, 2024 at 9:22 AM

Thank you so much, Dear Paula. Your visit and comment are so appreciated! Love and Hugs ~

Andrea Dietrich

May 11, 2024 at 11:29 PM

Wonderful sonnet on the importance of love. Hope you got a win!

Malabika Ray Choudhury

May 12, 2024 at 9:19 AM

Thank you so much, Dear Andrea! My poem is placed second. Happy Mother’s Day to you.

Darlene De Beaulieu

May 10, 2024 at 11:30 AM

Hello Mala, this is a beautiful poem. i like the last two lines. It will make it my fav. Love & Friendship /Darlene/

Darlene De Beaulieu

May 10, 2024 at 3:17 PM

Hello Mala, Oh you are welcome. It is a lovely poem to read Yes a fav. I am glad to hear it. Love & Friendship /Darlene/

Malabika Ray Choudhury

May 10, 2024 at 12:47 PM

Thank you, Darlene. I am so glad you liked this poem. And your Fave!!!! I feel honoured, My sweet Friend ~

Richard Lamoureux

May 7, 2024 at 9:00 AM

A wonderful missive about love.

Malabika Ray Choudhury

May 7, 2024 at 9:50 AM

Thanks, Richard. Truly appreciate.

Valsa George

May 6, 2024 at 6:20 PM

When life becomes stormy, we look for an an anchor and it is love. Love has many shades.... the love of a mother for her child, the love of a friend and a lover's love all are different. "When pure Love blossoms, sorrows disappear, It's a sentiment for someone so dear".... How true! Dear Mala, this is a beautiful sonnet on love.

Malabika Ray Choudhury

May 7, 2024 at 7:41 AM

Dear Valsa, love your thoughtful, gracious comments. I am more comfortable in writing free verse - it gives me a freedom of thoughts and expressions. Writing sonnet is not easy - somehow managed to follow syllable-count and stanzas. Your visit and comment are so appreciated! Love ~

Ink Empress

May 4, 2024 at 11:25 PM

This is so beautiful and so well written for the theme of love.’ So many lines stood out for me and i love your flawless rhymes! I especially love the lines “ When pure Love blossoms, sorrows disappear, It's a sentiment for someone so dear,“ so true! And well delivered. “ Travelling on the paths of life unknown, I know You're with me, I am not alone!” Excellenf couplet to end this with too! Pleasure reading your work always dear mala. Sending you light always . Best wishes for the contest

Malabika Ray Choudhury

May 5, 2024 at 10:26 AM

Dear Poet, The name “Empress” perfectly suits you. I really appreciate your kind, inspiring, thoughtful comments, and letting me in details, the lines you liked. That’s a great feedback, Dear Friend, I am on a learning journey, and you are one of my mentors I look up to! Thank you. Hugs ~