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08/12/2026

Shakespearean Sonnet 

 

Contest by Craig Cornish

Shakespearean Sonnet

SHAKESPEAREAN SONNET
      
PRINCIPLES OF LIFE

   Mental strength holds life, never goes useless.
    One truth is more powerful than ten lies.
     Failure is always pillar of success.
      One religion: Humanity flies.

      Don’t get frightened, neither gloomy nor grave.
      Right is the path, so long you are honest.
      Entrance of victory opens for the brave.
      Your will power is prompt to serve you best.
 
      Take care of yourself, lend hands to needy.
       Work with devotion nothing to bother.
       Labor will be honored, don’t be greedy.
        We are for ourselves, each is for other. 
        
       Soul will guide you and heart is the preacher.
       Mind should be clean and brain is your teacher.

   07/20/18

 'Your Finest Sonnet' Contest by Mark Massey
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Sheehan Avatar
August 9, 2018 at 1:32 PM
Wonderful Sonnet. It rings of truth. Enjoyed immensely.
Krutsinger Avatar
July 25, 2018 at 11:15 PM
This is so uplifting, because it includes heart, soul, and mind in exactly the right ways to help humanity take care of herself. Hear! Hear! This is my applause. And my muse is clapping also.
Dutta Avatar
July 26, 2018 at 12:21 AM
Thank you so much. I am honored on your appreciation
Man Avatar
July 21, 2018 at 10:57 PM
Great principles wrapped in a wonderful sonnet!
Dutta Avatar
July 22, 2018 at 12:43 PM
Thank you lyric for regular visit n appreciation. Best Wishes always.,
Turner Avatar
July 21, 2018 at 10:31 AM
Some excellent principles Anisha. Lovely sonnet:)
Dutta Avatar
July 21, 2018 at 11:51 AM
Thank you Daniel
May Avatar
July 21, 2018 at 5:41 AM
Great principles to live by Anisha...Very nicely penned..best wishes in the contest
Dutta Avatar
July 21, 2018 at 11:51 AM
Thank you Joseph
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