Sometime Always Never

If ever there were words to capture ways
our language casts a doubt at every turn;
too many fall within this verbal maze
and more to join with each and all that's learned.
If "always" happened there would be no need
to wonder if a precious love would last,
nor warnings of impending doom to heed,
if all that we desired came to pass.
But "sometime" takes us to a thoughtful pause
where hasty indiscretion scars our path
and life has shown us that there are no laws
except that fate can always wield its wrath.
And "never's" for the future to decide;
impossible is "always" 'til it's tried.

Shakespearean sonnet fun

Copyright © | Year Posted 2017



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Date: 8/25/2025 12:19:00 PM
Dear Craig, your thoughtful, light-hearted musing flows with silky rhythm and rhyme; which can be said of all your enrapturing sonnets. The complexities of "sometime, always, never" are explored with poetic finesse, artful in its juxtaposition of these concepts in this charming piece. Congratulations for your success in Mark's contest. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan
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Date: 8/22/2025 4:50:00 PM
I like this put it in a scriptural context: that a prophet was determined to be of God if his prophecies came to fruition. But long-range prophecies like Isaiah's birth of the Messiah occured long after that prophet had died. A worthy read; I enjoyed the trip. Congrats on a great write and your placement.
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Date: 8/22/2025 1:37:00 PM
Craig, love your witty Shakespearean sonnet fun with the words “sometime always never.” Congratulations on your top 10 win on Mile 9 of my 2025 Poetry Marathon Contest. Keep your running shoes on, because Mile 10 has already started.
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Date: 8/26/2017 11:13:00 AM
I like this very much. Beautifully written.
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Date: 8/25/2017 4:23:00 PM
sometimes always is never impossible
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