Keith Bickerstaffe Poet Sonnet

Pledge

Whene'er you feel dismay my own heart aches, 
that you should suffer so without release, 
I would engage the hurt for both our sakes, 
absorb the pain, and set your soul at peace. 
For I can ne'er be still'd whilst you are filled 
with anguish, your tranquility dis-eased, 
we two as one, our aggravations spilled 
and blended 'til the torment be appeased. 
To find a way from darkness into light, 
to cast away your feelings of despair 
we will prevail, that all our days be bright, 
and you shall rest content within my care;
   this spell of trepidation disappears
   as with my love you overcome your fears.

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Arthur Vaso December 9, 2015 at 10:21 PM Keith this is not a poem, this is the definition of poetry! A7 Keith Bickerstaffe December 10, 2015 at 2:12 PM Thanks Arthur... you are most kind. Best wishes, Keith

Donna Jones December 9, 2015 at 9:47 PM Keith this is stunning .. Keith Bickerstaffe December 10, 2015 at 2:13 PM Thank you so much Donna! I am most appreciative. Best wishes, Keith

Maurice Rigoler December 9, 2015 at 7:24 PM What a beautiful sonnet – and written perfectly to form! I avoid sonnets, however. I dislike being a slave to any kind of strict meter, etc. I try to write with a natural voice, mine, that is. I also like blank verse, versifying can sometimes be maddening! Free verse (what I call free verse) is also a favorite. Thank you Keith for your kind words and for stopping by. Much success in your writing endeavors. / M Keith Bickerstaffe December 10, 2015 at 2:14 PM Thank you my friend. Your delightful commentary is much appreciated! Best wishes, Keith

Ilene Bauer December 9, 2015 at 6:21 PM oh keith, what an amazing poem this is! how lucky your partner is to have you feel this way and also, to hear you express it so beautifully... Keith Bickerstaffe December 10, 2015 at 2:15 PM Thanks so much Ilene! I am most grateful for your kind words. Best wishes, Keith