The Earth from a Distance

Poet's Notes

(Show)

Become a Premium Member and post notes and photos about your poem like Suzette Richards.

Earth from a Distance, by Suzette Richards – image generated 8 July 2024

Envelope Rhyme Sonnet: abba cddc efg efg or abba cddc efe fef. Stanzaic. A pivot at line 8 (instead of the customary volta at L9).

The influential folio, Fourteen Sonnets (1789), by William Lisle Bowles, contains two Envelope Rhyme Sonnets.

*The opening line is from the song Abstract (Psychopomp), by Hozier; from his album Unreal Unearth (2023).

novalunosis: (n) the state of relaxation and wonderment when gazing upon the stars.

The memory hurts but does me no harm.* If I can get through the day without blame and read some poetry that still aflame the mind, then the wry words might hold some charm. It has no purpose other than to breathe free from the shackles of design and form, so distancing myself from every norm; from triggers encapsulated in sheath. Experiencing novalunosis charm it brings me close to Nirvana stance where I freely explore without alarm the many facets of the resistance. Teasing out essence, it does me no harm, but hurts seeing the earth from a distance.

Post Comments

Poetrysoup is an environment of encouragement and growth so only provide specific positive comments that indicate what you appreciate about the poem. Negative comments will result your account being banned.

Please Login to post a comment

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 7/8/2024 1:48:00 PM

I really enjoyed reading your wonderful write with a great picture. "Good Luck" if for a contest. Have a blessed day writing away............

Di11y Da11y

Date: 7/8/2024 7:40:00 AM

Lovely poem Su - calm yet emotive x

Suzette Richards
Date: 7/8/2024 8:00:00 AM

Thanks, DD :)