Debbie Guzzi Poet Italian Sonnet

Shield Mate

Upon the Earth in sky or sea, n'er lived
a fairer wonder formed, than such as she. 
Oh, Shield Mate, Mother Mary, child of Eve
who is reborn each age, when hope revives. 

So soft the breath of human life arrives
awesome in the pearly froth, the sea
a warrior birthed upon a sandy lea
freed of man's cloth restraints, thus she thrives.

For sinless and aglow, she does arise
no need for cloak or length of tress to hide
stalwart is her beauty, her majesty
Enlightened are her follower's guises
with linked hearts may each new spirit confide
the eternal maid rises... a Valkyrie.

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Carl Fraser December 29, 2012 at 6:15 PM Great sonnet here Debbie, leaves one to ponder on many things, blessings Carl

Don Johnson December 4, 2012 at 2:24 AM if Adam the first son of God returned as Jesus Christ, the son of God, perhaps Eve as Mary gave birth to him ... Debbie Guzzi December 30, 2012 at 9:35 AM perhaps it is all a fairy tale?

Elizabeth Jubenville December 3, 2012 at 9:20 AM Enjoy reading your poems, you are such a talent, thank you for visiting xoxo Ellie

James Marshall Goff December 1, 2012 at 5:48 PM Agreed....there are such as she...but you know this...in a bit of a pickle with Ma....she needs a new hip...and ain't doin so good....nurse came by today to look....me & my brother are tryin' to keep her goin....jmg

Cyndi Macmillan December 1, 2012 at 4:59 PM This is modern, loose but contained! I think this will stick in me for a long while. I especially liked the 8th,10th and 11th lines. There is something about the word unknowing that tossed me out of this poem for but a moment... maybe a stranger to sin? Or unaquainted with? Or I'm just being pernickety and you should leave it as is? ;) Hugs to you SIS and gotta fly. Sent you a soupie. A happy and exhausted, Dee.

Richard Lamoureux December 1, 2012 at 2:04 PM Loved your sonnet. stunning!

Sean Goodwin December 1, 2012 at 8:34 AM Beautiful sonnet. Very nicely done. Enjoyed. -- Sean

Vicky Tsiluma December 1, 2012 at 2:54 AM Debbie, if there were sound effects you'd hear my thunderous applause. All I can say is...AMAZING.

Len Gasun December 1, 2012 at 2:54 AM So beautiful and great sonnet! i love it so much! Thank you again for sharing my dear Deb! love always, Leonora

Connie Gildersleeve November 30, 2012 at 5:19 PM Your penned words take on new life and significant meaning of Divinity. An exceptional poem Debbie. It makes one look beyond the penned words of the poet to challenge the mind. Warm smiles, Connie

Jon A Cavanaugh November 30, 2012 at 12:16 PM Very well written poem. Bravo!

Sara Kendrick November 30, 2012 at 10:33 AM Interesting work..A different topic chosen upon which to create poetic expression...Thanks for stopping by..Sara

Michael J. Falotico November 29, 2012 at 4:33 PM Beautiful piece Debbie. Nothing short of poetic beauty. Hugs n luv Michael

Andrea Dietrich November 29, 2012 at 3:14 PM Very nicely done, sweet sonneteer! It's lovely!