M. L. Kiser Poet Sonnet

Sonnet For Statues

Of clay and water, I am made;
day in, day out, here I stay.
My soul, it yearns, to live and learn; 
as humans have, for all times turn.

As passersby, all stare at me; 
I ever long to be set free.
Trapped here in a stony chest; 
I suppose, it’s for the best.

No elation, I will feel; 
no joy of dance, jig or reel.
I stand alone, for all to see; 
a human, I will never be.

Simply put, I stand alone; 
just another treasure, some museum owns.

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Robert Lindley January 20, 2015 at 4:34 PM Another 7 and you do sonnets so extremely well! This one is a jewel I am adding to my fav list. Thanks. M. L. Kiser January 20, 2015 at 4:50 PM Coming from such a talented sonnet writer, as you; I am thrilled and flattered by your kinds words. Thanks so much.

Gary Bateman January 20, 2015 at 4:00 PM I really like you theme here ML with this sonnet. If only the clay and stone images in a museum could speak to us. They might have some interesting things to say since they have to deal with "people" gazing at them day-in and day-out. And at the end of the day -- "they stand alone." Most Excellent!! A "7"!! Best Always, Gary M. L. Kiser January 20, 2015 at 4:04 PM Thanks so much, Gary, for your kind comments; I appreciate your visit.

Verlena S. Walker January 20, 2015 at 3:10 PM Beautiful vision enthralls. Verlena M. L. Kiser January 20, 2015 at 3:33 PM Wow, thanks so much.

James Fraser January 20, 2015 at 2:20 PM I prefer statues in museums than private collections, but hey! that's my humble view. Another little gem MLK, James :) M. L. Kiser January 20, 2015 at 3:34 PM Many thanks, James.