John Posey Poet Sonnet

Songwriter's Sonnet

Songwriter's Sonnet 

Come, sit here beside me – it’s where you belong.
Hand me my guitar – I’ll sing you a song
About roads I have traveled and bridges I've crossed
On destiny’s journey from where I was lost.

I can tell you of victories in faraway lands
Fighting for causes no one understands.
I've written of dangers that no man should face –
I have written of things that time can’t erase

Wanderlust drove me, for so many years,
Through miles of wasteland and rivers of tears.
I've been there and done that in so many things -
I've written the songs that Destiny sings.

My last song will be about that shining star
That led me to Paradise – here, where you are.

Written by John Posey
11/02/13

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Poet Destroyer A September 3, 2014 at 1:35 PM Oh, WOW, thank you John, for the compliment. I like the line... Texas could corral such beauty.. Very Poetic... LINDA

Poet Destroyer A September 3, 2014 at 11:19 AM Ha Ha, How do you know about my Texas Sun... I like your reply John Posey September 3, 2014 at 1:16 PM Of all the words I could have written, the one that fits me is simply "SMITTEM"... Besides, only Texas could corral such beauty.... Yahoo, darlin' ....... Jake

Poet Destroyer A September 2, 2014 at 9:45 AM ha, My eyes, never lie ...PD John Posey September 2, 2014 at 4:50 PM When the Texas sun sets in the West, your words insure a peaceful rest...... Jake

Poet Destroyer A August 29, 2014 at 10:05 AM Hi John, Thank You For replying to my comment :) LINDA John Posey September 2, 2014 at 4:44 PM PD, You are indeed a vision of loveliness..... You make me proud to be a Texan...... Jake John Posey August 29, 2014 at 12:13 PM Just to know that your eyes were on my creativity fills my old heart with pride..... Love Ya...... Jake

Poet Destroyer A August 24, 2014 at 10:45 AM John, Stopping by to check out a few of the featured poems:) Congratulations on having your poem featured on the soup's home page. Always~ LINDA John Posey August 28, 2014 at 1:27 PM Ty Dearest PD.....Your comments are inspiring..... Love Ya.... Jake

Christine Costello August 22, 2014 at 8:32 PM lovely, just lovely. :-)Christine John Posey August 23, 2014 at 10:47 AM Thank you, Christine..... for visiting my page..... Your comments are appreciated........ Jake

Ana Espinola Collins August 20, 2014 at 2:08 PM I really enjoyed reading this beautiful sonnet John...It's so rythmically written...You did a wonderful job of it :) Ana John Posey August 20, 2014 at 9:41 PM Thank you, Ann..... This one came fairly easy and I was blessed to have it given for me to write.....Your comment is graciously received....Love ya...... Jake

Daver Austin August 18, 2014 at 12:05 PM I like your sweet song. Congrats on the selection. dver John Posey August 18, 2014 at 6:20 PM Thank you, my friend, this one came easy for whatever reason.... I'm glad you liked it..... Jake

Diana Burkholder July 29, 2014 at 4:45 PM Very nice Jake. I like the relaxed and peaceful tone, age and experience will do that when its done with heart and wonderful to know there was a fateful star to lead him to love. John Posey July 29, 2014 at 5:50 PM Diana, if you liked this one I believe you will enjoy this one...... http://www.poetrysoup.com/poems_poets/poem_detail.aspx?ID=434256 ...... Jake

Robert Lindley July 1, 2014 at 9:21 PM Beautiful write!!!! BBBBravoooooooooo!!!!

Carol Eastman May 31, 2014 at 10:58 AM Beautiful and refreshing sonnet... I think you found the perfect subject... and you did it sooo well.

Earl Schumacker May 13, 2014 at 1:09 PM Hi John, Strong Sonnet with nice images. It comes together well at the end. Keep up the good work. Regards, Earl

Jake Ponce May 5, 2014 at 8:56 PM This beautiful piece really resonates with the way I see the songwriting discipline. :)

Ilene Bauer April 18, 2014 at 7:01 PM well-written and well-deserving of a win! congratulations!

Poet Destroyer A April 18, 2014 at 3:52 PM Hi John, congratulations...:) ... By the way I have something to say to all who supported my ANY POEM # 19 contest. Shame on me, Shame on me! Please forgive me, for not taking the time, to CONGRATULATE and adore all the winning poems for a second or third time. I AM VERY LATE:(-- I was a little mad at the world. However, this is my winning list, I will give everyone the same love and support. I'm dropping by with a Copy Paste note from the bottom of my heart. I am sorry, it's not like me, to walk away, as if nothing. Truly, I appreciate every winning poem, and HM. LOVE LINDA

Dr. Upma A. Sharma April 17, 2014 at 3:07 AM Beautiful write John ,,, puts my beats to rhyme wid this one !! Matchless n unique !! Congrats on win !!

Henry W November 10, 2013 at 9:48 AM I must assume your poetic skills are finely honed, Jack. This sonnet is inviting in its fable-like theme. Thank you for knocking on my door. Being on the road hampers me from contributing, but I will, soon. Great guy!

Sarai Virden November 5, 2013 at 12:30 PM I predict that last song will be your finest. A life lived full to the brim. Affords the closing chapter, a summary of the best things adored. So looking forward to more my friend. Big hugs! John Posey November 8, 2013 at 7:08 AM Your visits are so refreshing.... Thanks... Jake

Donna Jones November 2, 2013 at 9:05 PM Man Jake...this is good.... John Posey November 3, 2013 at 2:20 AM I thank you, dear heart... You couldn't have said it better with a million words...t. Love ya dearly.... Jake