John Hamilton Poet Sonnet

Love So Shallow

Love so shallow

I am, what I am, just a humble man
You are a star, seen only from afar
With furtive glances, I devised a plan
Your eyes told me, your love's door was ajar

I dipped my toes into love's shallow stream
Your heart opened wide as oceans so deep
Surprised, I dove into this hallowed dream
I thought destiny planned a love to keep

Slowly, but surely, love turned nonchalant
For you, love was, just a game of flirting
You were, ev'rything, I could ever want
My pure heart was left shattered and hurting

From now on, I will be an ascetic
Will your thoughts of me be sympathetic?


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Required words: Ascetic, Humble, Furtive, Nonchalant, Shallow

John Derek Hamilton
January 15,2018

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Robert Lindley March 12, 2018 at 6:43 AM Superb sonnet my friend. I have myself been a victim of such deceit but such learning experiences are a part of life, tho' a very bitter lesson to learn... A fav.... John Hamilton March 12, 2018 at 11:02 AM Thanks Robert, I think a lot of us have experienced this, unfortunately loyalty comes at a premium these days. Thanks for your kind visit and the fave!

Andrea Dietrich January 19, 2018 at 7:08 PM oh it's a good thing I came and saw this. I almost entered a sonnet that did not use your five words!! GREAT example for us, John. I'm happy you enjoy sonnets. John Hamilton January 20, 2018 at 1:40 PM Thanks Andrea, looking forward to your entry!

Silent One January 16, 2018 at 9:24 AM Great sonnet John and great example.. John Hamilton January 16, 2018 at 9:55 AM Thanks SO, I sometimes get the urge to do sonnets, glad you like this one. Looking forward to yours!

Beautiful Scars January 16, 2018 at 7:32 AM great contest example dear John, so hard to live up to! :)-luloo John Hamilton January 16, 2018 at 9:11 AM Thanks Laura, I think you will do an amazing sonnet, looking forward to your entry!

Heidi Sands January 15, 2018 at 11:04 AM This is a great contest sample poem John. Well written :) John Hamilton January 15, 2018 at 12:43 PM Thanks Heidi, give it a try!