Sam Kauffman Poet Sonnet

Love's Sonnet

Love’s Sonnet

Tattered womb, shred by sharp blades of regret,
Weighed down by rough millstones, dark as shame,
Pale dawn stumbles from midnight to forget -
Stinging acids scar through showers of blame.

A whisper of consolation murmurs,
Infused with the incense of compassion, 
A harbinger of enchanted grace demurs 
Spellbound, purified enigmas refashioned

Love, like a lyric – a lady in waiting –
Steps out of ebony’s clinging shadows
Releasing hard night with nightmares abating
The pall of shrouds rent by empathy’s glow.

The chivalry of love – a silk caress –
Eternal perfection, fulfills love’s quest.

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Andrea Dietrich May 29, 2024 at 10:38 PM Lovely poetry. I especially enjoyed stanza 3

Paige Hind May 29, 2024 at 7:58 PM Gorgeous and lovely, truly...you said what needed to be said, a beautiful sonnet

Kim Rodrigues May 29, 2024 at 12:06 PM The sad and horrific images of a shattered life, but love with hope shines through. Hugs ~ Kim

Daniel Henry Rodgers May 29, 2024 at 6:48 AM Dear Sam, What a breathtaking journey through pain and redemption, beautifully inked with exquisite imagery and profound emotions. I love how each line is a testament to your mastery of language and depth of feeling. Your ability to capture the complexities of love and transformation is truly remarkable. Bravo on crafting such a moving piece! - Blessings, My Friend, Daniel

Victor Buhagiar May 28, 2024 at 9:51 AM Wonderful rhyme and perfect stresses in your lines. Love is eternal. Loved it.

Silent One May 26, 2024 at 9:24 AM Your sonnet has great flow and rhyme and it effectively conveys a journey from profound suffering to redemption through the power of love and compassion. The use of vivid and contrasting imagery, coupled with the structured form of the sonnet, enhances the emotional impact and provides a sense of closure and fulfillment. Sam Kauffman May 28, 2024 at 9:16 AM Greetings, SO! I am indeed humbled and so grateful to you for your amazing reading of this poem. Thank you for seeing the journey and the power of love! It seems to me that love is always on a quest of compassion to find the broken, the hurting, the suffering. I am so glad that came through to you! You have such a perceptive heart and eye for the experience of poetry. Sending you blessings and my gratitude!