My Dad-My Hero - Win

( The poem is in a new literary form called Sonnetina Rispetto, originally a Tuscan folk 
song of the 14th Century. This is new version of the form called Rispetto)


My dad was a man of honor 
His love I ruminate over 
A godly love he has given
Power of his hands so secure.

There’s nothing we could not endure
He’s my mentor, my friend, my man
My dad was a man of honor 
His love I ruminate over.

So busy left slushy things to mom
Someone that I can count upon
A godly love he has given
My father, my mentor, my man.

My dad was a man of honor 
His love I ruminate over 


Dr. Ram Mehta

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Form: Sonnetino Rispetto
First Place Win
Contest: My Dad by Leonara Ghalinta

*This form Sonnetina Rispetto h as 14 lines with 8 syllables in each line. 
It can be written in 3 quatrain stanzas and a couplet or with an Octave(8) 
and a Sestet(6) lines. The rhyme scheme is as follows: 
A1,A2,B1,c,c,B2,A1,A2,d,d,B1,B2,A1,A2. 
The capitals A1,A2,B1 and B2...stands for the refrain lines in the poem. 
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A  Avatar
March 14, 2014 at 1:47 AM
Hi, Dr a nice lovely winning poem. *SKAT*
Johnson Avatar
March 13, 2014 at 5:13 PM
Lovely form and words. Congratulations on your win. Love,Joyce
Onclaud Avatar
March 13, 2014 at 12:38 PM
how poignant this is, dr.ram.. sweet congrats on your well-deserved award!.. huggs
Poteet Avatar
March 13, 2014 at 12:17 PM
Love new forms, Dr. Ram...had not seen this one. I like the line - "So busy left slushy things to mom". It would not made a good repeating line; but by itself, it says much. I can see the song nature to it with the repeats...Congratulations on your win and on your fine mentor of a dad.
Horsch Avatar
March 13, 2014 at 11:04 AM
I really enjoyed reading this wonderful poem of yours Dr. Ram, Congrats on your win.......Roger
Torres Avatar
March 13, 2014 at 10:39 AM
An inspiring poem ^__^... COngratulations Dr. Ram!!!!
Scott Avatar
March 13, 2014 at 6:31 AM
A wonderful poem, Dr Ram. Full of images of strength, which I loved. Congratulations on your win! :)
Van Akkeren Avatar
March 13, 2014 at 4:32 AM
A great win Dr. Ram and thanks for showing this new style...with your win you launch a challenge...i love the learning on the soup. Congratulations (and thanks). Cheers H
Gasun Avatar
March 13, 2014 at 2:32 AM
Congratulations my dear friend Dr. Ram. Thank you so much for your full support! Biggest hugs! Love lots, Leonora
Mehta Avatar
March 13, 2014 at 4:54 AM
Thanks, Leo, for the award
Walker  Avatar
March 13, 2014 at 2:16 AM
Beautifully written Dr. Ram and congratulations on the win... Verlena
Petersen Potter Avatar
January 14, 2011 at 7:23 PM
Very nice poem! And I am very honored that you are using "my new" Sonnetina Rispetto poetry style.I got nothing more to say about it but that I created myself back on September 9 of 2009.I will really appreciate it if you include my name to it as the creator.Sent you a private email.And thanks for liking and using my S.R. God bless you.D.
Bailey Avatar
January 14, 2011 at 11:27 AM
A lovely poem. Nice write.
Pettit Avatar
January 8, 2011 at 4:17 PM
Good example of this kind of poem. The second anniversary of my father's passing was January 1.
Tate Avatar
January 7, 2011 at 1:50 PM
Good writing. Fathers are dear to our heart, thus make good subjects to write about. Thanks for your kind comments on my poem, Quick, I need a doctor.
Sweetheart Avatar
January 7, 2011 at 9:05 AM
New Soup Mail Dr. Ram.. luv..
Brown Avatar
January 7, 2011 at 7:59 AM
Beautifully written in acknowledgment of a man who seems to depict what a father should be. Lovely write.
Laan Avatar
January 7, 2011 at 4:03 AM
A wonderful tribute to a father, this is a great form of writing, enjoyed it.
Maverick Avatar
January 6, 2011 at 1:56 PM
honourable words for a honourable man and hindsight affords an overview we do not as children, or even young adults possess, Dr Ram speaking personaly.
Babcock Avatar
January 6, 2011 at 8:17 AM
How wonderful that your father is your hero. Bravo to you. A nice tribute. God Bless Phyl
M V Avatar
January 5, 2011 at 8:10 PM
Sweetly remembered your father,Dr.Ram.This going to win the contest I hope.For me also father is hero
Sweetheart Avatar
January 5, 2011 at 7:38 PM
Very impressive piece Dr. Ram and luv this new form of Rispetto too.. can hardly wait for u to post your new contest requiring this form .. sounds very exciting ... enjoyed the read about a wonderful Dad u so admire and emulate my friend... good luck in the contest by Crystal...with luv..
Poet Avatar
January 5, 2011 at 6:50 PM
This is a beautiful tribute to your father Dr.Mehta.The form is a complex one.Must be a winner in the contest.Goodluck in the contest.
A   Avatar
January 5, 2011 at 4:39 PM
well done Dr, Ram.. good luck in this contest,..p.d.
Dietrich Avatar
January 5, 2011 at 3:23 PM
ps. Hey, by the way: what ever happened to your contest using this form??? I was looking for it to see your rules and it is nowhere to be found over in the contest section!!
Dietrich Avatar
January 5, 2011 at 3:22 PM
Dr. Ram, a wonderful tribute to your father. I found that kind of humorous, leave the "slushy" things to your mom. Maybe slushy means for you what we mean when we say mundane. There is another word to describe emotional things but I can't recall it right now. Good luck in the contest. Luv, andrea
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