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Orphan Sonnet
Created by: Dale Gregory Cozart with a rhyme scheme of Abab cdcd efef aA in three quatrains and a final couplet with the last line repeating the opening line.

She left nothing but a broken locket, snapped in two as though it had been stepped on. And as I slipped it into my pocket, I realized that she was truly gone. She kept my picture in that golden heart, saying we would always be together. But before too long, we drifted apart, encountering rogue waves and rough weather. She left me in the wee hours of the night, knowing the darkness would swallow her whole. And silently disappearing from sight, she cut the tether to my heart and soul. Failing to adequately secure it, she left nothing but a broken locket.

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Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 8/3/2022 8:29:00 AM

I am sorry this comment is belated Emile. Your talent excels it seems at creating great poetry no matter the form. This poem shines a light on your talent Emile. I loved this emotive poem. A Fave for me. Congratulations on your wonderful win. Blessings xxoo

Emile Pinet
Date: 8/3/2022 10:12:00 AM

Thanks, Connie, belated or not, as always, I appreciate your comments my friend, Emile.

Andy Chunn

Date: 7/15/2022 12:05:00 PM

Beautifully written - the story of lost love is universal and poignant. Lovely descriptions abound. Congratulations on the win.

Emile Pinet
Date: 7/15/2022 1:16:00 PM

Thanks, Andy, I appreciate your comments my friend, Emile.

Christuraj Alex

Date: 7/11/2022 8:10:00 PM

"into the darkness that swallowed her whole" - Wow! Beautiful. Congratulations!

Emile Pinet
Date: 7/13/2022 7:09:00 AM

Thanks, Christuraj, as always, I appreciate your comments my friend, Emile.

Terry Flood

Date: 7/11/2022 12:05:00 PM

I’d never heard of an orphan sonnet. This was smashing. Congrats on your win, Emile. Terry

Emile Pinet
Date: 7/11/2022 12:41:00 PM

Thanks, Terry, I appreciate it my friend, Emile.

Joseph May

Date: 7/11/2022 8:00:00 AM

Leaving only a locket to remeber her, Very nicly penned Emile, Congrats on your win

Emile Pinet
Date: 7/11/2022 8:14:00 AM

Thanks, Joseph, I appreciate the placement, my friend, Emile.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 7/2/2022 9:44:00 AM

I love that you did an orphan sonnet. You wrote a super poem for this challenge.

Emile Pinet
Date: 7/4/2022 1:05:00 PM

Thanks, Andrea, I appreciate your comments my friend, Emile.

David Mchattie

Date: 6/22/2022 2:15:00 PM

Into every life... a little rain must fall. Nicely done in capturing the sorrow of a broken heart. Stay well my friend.

Emile Pinet
Date: 6/23/2022 11:29:00 AM

Thank you, David, I appreciate your comments my friend, Emile.

Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 6/22/2022 10:43:00 AM

Hello Emile, this is so sad to read. Enjoy your day my friend.

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 6/22/2022 3:07:00 PM

Hello Emile, I got caught up in the moment. yes it is just a poem. Enjoy your evening my friend.

Emile Pinet
Date: 6/22/2022 11:13:00 AM

Thanks, Darlene, it's only a poem my friend, no need for sadness, Emile.