Sonnet On the Doubters

(This is called Double Rhyming  Sonnet. The front of
the lines also rhyme abab, etc.)

Oh, who can say when time began or ends?
The universe engulfs all creatures here.
But you can see how sun’s glow ever blends
to moonlight in time’s never ending sphere.
And when you think our world has learned it all,
new cosmic truths emerge to show man’s fate,
so then you realize we are so small. . . . .
but jaws of everlastingness await!
They gape, and though you see no end in sight;
you think that all is finished when we die?
Escape from dreary earth means taking flight.
A wink is time spent here! You won’t deny,
when face to face with God, that life’s not done!
In space of endless grace, it’s just begun.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Watt Avatar
June 14, 2020 at 1:53 PM
Incredible double rhyming sonnet, my friend, and a theme that deeply resonates with my soul. In my book, this would earn a #1, but you know me, I love your sonnets. A fave ~ John
Phookan Avatar
June 21, 2011 at 2:26 PM
This is brilliant!!! Congrats Andrea on your win with this very beautiful write. love to you dear...
Onclaud Avatar
June 20, 2011 at 8:50 PM
whoot, andie.. applause! cheers to you for a grear win in brian's contest!:) hugggs, nette
Sweetheart Avatar
June 20, 2011 at 8:34 PM
Congrats Andrea on your third place win in the contest with this eloquent entry my friend.. another top billing for another great write luv..
Galua Avatar
October 16, 2010 at 11:51 PM
oh...you made me ponder...great write! ^_^ v
Davis Avatar
October 15, 2010 at 9:28 AM
Beautiful, Andrea!
Fillmore Avatar
October 15, 2010 at 9:22 AM
This is a lovely one, Andrea, I enjoyed it very much! Thanks for the comment on Coaxing a Write...was in a dry spell and thought perhaps if I described the creative process it might set things in motion..it did! It is a rite when we site down to write I think:)
Babcock Avatar
October 14, 2010 at 8:56 AM
I really enjoyed reading your poem Andrea. I know that this will be a winner. Awesome. God Bless Phyl
Knop Avatar
October 12, 2010 at 2:15 PM
I enjoyed reading your Sonnet tonight, Andrea! And thank you for your kind ongoing comments! I wish you best of luck for John's contest! Tonight I'm having a beer, not a whisky!!!Hahaha!! Have a nice week!...Love, Gert
Brown Avatar
October 12, 2010 at 12:16 PM
I enjoyed reading your poetry today Andrea. May you have a wonderful day full of inspiration. The best to you in John's contest. I am afraid I could never do a Sonnet and for sure never a winner. I love yours though so I will just read and never mind try to write one. Love, Carol
Sweetheart Avatar
October 12, 2010 at 8:01 AM
Wonderful Andrea.. u really pulled this one together so nicely and Moses will have a hard time deciding with this winner right off the bat..luv.. good luck.. awesome piece my friend..
Austin Avatar
October 12, 2010 at 7:40 AM
The old saying - "No one gets out of this world alive" just aint true. How about the astronauts? And then, as you say, "When face to face with God, life's not done!" Love, Dave
Neels Avatar
October 12, 2010 at 7:19 AM
You just have a way of doing these Sonnets brilliantly Andrea.. Its difficult to decide which one I like more.. Best wishes for John's contest.. Love Wilma
Horsman Avatar
October 12, 2010 at 6:40 AM
so true, wonderful form, wonderful poem. Harry
Mehta Avatar
October 12, 2010 at 6:16 AM
I enjoyed the beauty of the Shakespearean sonnet, Andrea
Kendrick Avatar
October 12, 2010 at 1:23 AM
Good luck in the contest with this interesting write..Thanks for the kind comment about my sweet potato souffle' ...Sara
R Avatar
October 12, 2010 at 12:59 AM
Really amazing...I am truly impressed, Andrea. This one is special. PS: I can't really write a new poem these days, I have the flu, and I can't write when my head hurts:( Hugs, Emilia
Wilson Avatar
October 11, 2010 at 9:52 PM
wow..very stirring Andrea..I struggle with sonnets but keep on trying!..lol.. good luck in the contest..you are so talented Take care~Deb
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