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Thank you, Darren White, for your help on this poem! A Free Verse Sonnet:

Only the Soul Knows:

"We all move like the waves in the ocean, Some begin merging to become as one, Others crashing hard against each other, While on occasion drifting off alone. We all feel with our depths in emotions, Some will wear them on their sleeve to be seen, While others hide them deep within themselves, But feelings can often betray the truth. We all see in our own unique fashion, Many see the same and regard its truth, Some can see the unseen but never speak, Is seeing believing, or fallacy? With our combined senses, we still fall short, Only the soul truly knows of our path." (Ten syllables per line)
Copyright © | Year Posted 2017

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Manassian Avatar
March 28, 2017 at 12:57 AM
Lovely...and oh so true. I liked the imagery here.
Wolf Avatar
March 28, 2017 at 1:00 AM
Thank you very much, Eileen /|\
James Avatar
March 26, 2017 at 9:57 AM
Loved the ocean relationship imigary..well done!
Trifiatis Avatar
March 25, 2017 at 7:02 PM
A philosophical poem well thought of dear, WW! A 7.
Kinch  Avatar
March 25, 2017 at 1:16 PM
Ditto to all the comments below, this is outstanding, well done.
La France Avatar
March 25, 2017 at 11:42 AM
Wolf, I found this sonnet to be outstanding, I saw myself in many of your lines, deep and thought provoking, well done ~
Hamilton Avatar
March 25, 2017 at 10:29 AM
This is an excellent write, so unique in it's format who would have thought of a free verse sonnet working, I think you just invented something special. What great flow and interesting analogy of waves! a7
Sands Avatar
March 25, 2017 at 8:19 AM
Excellent. I agree this is true and a FAV. I really like it. Well done :)
Wolf Avatar
March 25, 2017 at 8:22 AM
Thank you, Heidi! I read your collaboration with Freddie today, and it was awesome /|\
Phom Sudhir Avatar
March 25, 2017 at 5:40 AM
i agree "We all move like the waves in the ocean''....!!!!
Wolf Avatar
March 25, 2017 at 5:42 AM
Some in conflict, some in harmony /|\
White Avatar
March 25, 2017 at 4:52 AM
I love the sonnet Budgie, it is deep and makes you think so much. I like the comparison with the waves. PS. It's your poem, I only suggested something :)
Wolf Avatar
March 25, 2017 at 4:55 AM
But I wouldn't have even posted it! Thanks mate /|\
Ricci Avatar
March 25, 2017 at 4:48 AM
PS Yes, only the soul does know. How true. Excellent and beautiful title to grace your words and thought.
Wolf Avatar
March 25, 2017 at 4:53 AM
To be honest, I prefer the freshwater ways. Rivers, lakes, that sort of thing! I love to swim when I can. Thank you for your wonderful comment, Lisa /|\
Ricci Avatar
March 25, 2017 at 4:46 AM
Morning White Wolf. Format aside, this entry is marvelous. I love the theme. Life and the ocean is such a winning combination with me. The ocean says everything and reflects everything. Your words prove that as you reflect. I found this entry very much to be poetry. Be proud of this one. Well done in its entirety.
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