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Author’s Notes: “The Hole in One's Own Heart” is a Shakespearean Sonnet that I finished on November 11, 2017. I approached this particular theme from a more traditional poetic standpoint, which should be evident from way in which I crafted its particular message and constructed the three stanzas and the closing couplet. My takeaway from this sonnet highlights the essential importance of God's love in our mortal world, and its continued maturation as our souls one day make their final journey into His Divine embrace. (Gary Bateman – November 11, 2017) (Shakespearean Sonnet)

Rhyming Sequence: abab|cdcd|efef|gg

Sonnet Composed in Open Meter

Categories: allegory, god, heaven, imagery, metaphor, spiritual, and symbolism.

The Hole Deep in One’s Own Heart In moments of greatest loss, sadness and sorrow, A hole forms so deep within one’s own heart; There it shall remain so for each ‘n every morrow, Until life’s end when comes our Heavenly depart! My dearest, such times of tribulation define us pure, For we know not all the twists and turns of this life; We must keep our faith ever true, never it to abjure, Whilst seeking angelic guidance from this human strife! As we recommit our true faith in God’s blessings above, We seek solace in His love that only our souls may find; With this our passions ‘n emotions form the deepest love, Giving us His blessing as our souls return His love in kind! God’s love brings our eternal souls into His Heavenly space, And makes our injured hearts whole in His Divine embrace! Gary Bateman, Copyright © All Rights Reserved, November 11, 2017 (Shakespearean Sonnet)

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Line Gauthier

Date: 1/20/2021 6:16:00 PM

Back to congratulate you yet again, Gary. So glad this lovely sonnet made its way into the 2020 PS Anthology ~

Gary Bateman
Date: 6/7/2021 10:38:00 AM

Hello Line, Many Thanks for your congratulation again. Yes, for sure, I am very happy that this special sonnet of mine did make it into the 2020 PS Anthology. This one is a very special sonnet for me. I hope this sonnet brings comfort and hope for those who read its important message. Best Wishes, Gary

Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 11/29/2017 8:40:00 PM

Hello Gary,yes God's love brings our eternal souls into heaven. Yes he does heal our injured hearts. A lovely poem. Have a nice evening my friend.

Gary Bateman
Date: 11/30/2017 8:23:00 AM

Hello Darlene, Thanks for your wonderful comments and observations on my special sonnet here!!(This particular theme was one that was a long time in coming before I actually put words to paper.) I'm very pleased with how my poem turned out in the end and the depth of the responses that I received from other poets in our community. Thanks Again!! Cheers and Best, Gary

Line Gauthier

Date: 11/25/2017 8:02:00 AM

I enjoyed reading your poem. Well done, Gary

Gary Bateman
Date: 11/25/2017 8:51:00 AM

Hello Line, I'm quite pleased that you liked my sonnet. Best Wishes, Gary

Demetrios Trifiatis

Date: 11/20/2017 7:52:00 AM

True when we lose something or someone we truly leave an emptiness in our heart appears that never can be filled again til the moment we reunite with our Lord for HE is the only one that can make our heart whole again! A heavenly poem deeply philosophical with spiritual overtones that only an adept could conceive the grandeur of its importance! Sehr gut mein fruend, Gary! Excellently done!

Gary Bateman
Date: 11/21/2017 3:05:00 PM

Thanks Demetrios for taking the quality time to read and reflect on my sonnet here. I always very highly value your words and thoughts!! I'm very glad that you liked my latest sonnet selection here. Ich bedanke mich sehr!! Best Always, Gary

Freddie Robinson Jr.

Date: 11/17/2017 11:57:00 AM

Such an inspirational and soul-stirring poem, Gary. Love the last stanza ... potent truth delivered. Kudos on POTD. A graceful, celestial soaring sonnet. Love and smiles always.

Gary Bateman
Date: 11/17/2017 4:06:00 PM

Hello Freddie, Thanks as always for your great comments and insights, and for the Kudos on POTD. This is a theme I wanted to write about for quite a while and finally the timing was right for me to bring it to fruition. I'm very pleased that you liked it!! Best Cherished Wishes Always, Gary

Susan Ashley

Date: 11/16/2017 10:29:00 PM

Gary, what an inspired, beautiful and scintillating sonnet. Belated congratulations for your well deserved POTD honors! Excellent and enjoyed!!

Gary Bateman
Date: 11/17/2017 7:43:00 AM

Hello Susan, Thanks so much for your gracious words here and the congrats. The theme of this sonnet was one that had been on my mind for quite a while before I finally inked my words on paper. I'm honored that my sonnet has been so well-received. Have a great weekend!! Best Wishes, Gary

Silent One

Date: 11/16/2017 2:03:00 PM

Congrats on potd my friend..

Gary Bateman
Date: 11/17/2017 7:37:00 AM

Hello SO, Thanks very much for your note and congrats!! Best Wishes Always, Gary

John Gondolf

Date: 11/15/2017 8:51:00 AM

Gary, enjoyed your sonnet very much; great message. Congrats on POTD. John

Gary Bateman
Date: 11/15/2017 9:55:00 AM

Hello John, Many Thanks for your very kind words here!! I'm very pleased that you liked this particular sonnet selection of mine. I have a due-out to you and others who have commented on my sonnet to drop by and check out their poetry. (It will be slow process, but I will eventually respond to you and the others readers individually in kind.) Cheers and Best Wishes, Gary

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 11/15/2017 1:36:00 AM

This is so beautiful Gary! I certainly resonate with your thoughts in this divinely written piece. Especially "Whilst seeking angelic guidance from this human strife!". The angels have helped me so much. A Fave from me! Congratulations on your deserving POTD! : )

Gary Bateman
Date: 11/15/2017 7:11:00 AM

Hello Connie, Many thanks to you for your very gracious and spot-on comments here. It seems that my sonnet here has ended up with a sort of universal resonance among readers who share a like interest with you, and with me for that matter. I've touched on themes similar to this one in some previous poems, in addition to some co-writes that I did with my wife, Ingrid. I know we've talked about the influence from Angels before. Ingrid and I have had similar experiences as well. Thanks to for the FAVE too!! This is the first sonnet that I've written in a while, but plan to do more of them in the near-future. And I have similar plans for other themes that are in this same spiritual genre. Best Always, Gary

Jan Allison

Date: 11/14/2017 11:53:00 AM

A stunning sonnet Gary no wonder it was awarded POTD - I've got the music of 'the day thou gavest lord is ended' going through my brain and your words almost fit to the music:-) (it would make a lovely hymn!) :-) hugs Jan xx

Gary Bateman
Date: 11/15/2017 7:01:00 AM

WOW . . . WOW is all I can say Jan!! This is truly amazing. He played the hymn on panpipes. (Thanks for the weblink!! I'll check it out.) Best, Gary

Jan Allison
Date: 11/14/2017 6:23:00 PM

just a few tweeks with the syllables and it would fit the music perfectly and make a lovely hymn -on Friday I went to a fund raising event a guy called Simeon Wood played that hymn on the panpipes - it moved me to tears! http://www.simeonwood.com/

Gary Bateman
Date: 11/14/2017 3:50:00 PM

Thanks Jan very much for your very kind comments here. I'm very pleased you liked my latest sonnet here. Looks like I really hit both a "nerve" and a "need" with this sonnet. The music you've noted above: "the day thou gavest lord is ended," is perfect. And I do see the connection with my words!! Marvelous for sure. A Big Thanks Jan!! Cheers, Gary

Leon Enriquez

Date: 11/14/2017 9:45:00 AM

Dear Gary: This is a nice write you have here. Enjoyed. Leon

Gary Bateman
Date: 11/14/2017 3:24:00 PM

Thank You Very Much Leon!! I'm very pleased that you liked my sonnet. (I will drop over soon to check out some of your latest poems.) Best Wishes, Gary

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 11/14/2017 2:43:00 AM

- Sorry a bit late, Gary ... CONGRATULATIONS !!! - hugs :)

Gary Bateman
Date: 11/14/2017 3:21:00 PM

Hello Dear Anne-Lise, Thanks for your note here. (This sonnet appears to have really connected with a number of people.) It looks like I chose the right poetic vehicle for expressing the passion, emotions, and sorrow that at times touches all of us, and ends up leaving an ethereal or spiritual wound that only God Himself can heal. Best Always!! Gary

Charlie Smith

Date: 11/13/2017 10:47:00 PM

Peace be with you Gary, congratulations, well done...

Gary Bateman
Date: 11/14/2017 3:15:00 PM

Thanks Charlie!! I really appreciate your note here. And, BTW, I really enjoyed that last sonnet you posted too!! Cheers and Best, Gary

Ruth Wrights

Date: 11/13/2017 9:28:00 PM

Such a wonderful poem. As I was reading, I cannot held back my tears as I am deeply touched by the verses. It was wonderfully penned as it conveys the message of love. keep on inspiring Gary. :)- hug stef

Gary Bateman
Date: 11/14/2017 3:10:00 PM

Hello Stef, Thanks for you very heartfelt words here. (As I mentioned to Eve below, I really had no idea that this particular sonnet would be popular.) Anyway, I'm very pleased that you liked my sonnet and the message of love and hope that it conveys. (You may want to read some of my other Sonnets I've written, as well as a Canzone I posted on 01 Jan 17, under the title: "Dreams Divine" which touches on their relationship ultimately with God's Holy Spirit.) I look forward to reading your poetry too!! Cheers and Best, Gary

Eve Roper

Date: 11/13/2017 7:37:00 PM

Gary, congratulations on POTD Hugs Eve ~`* Amen

Gary Bateman
Date: 11/14/2017 3:03:00 PM

Hello Eve, Thanks for your note here. I'm very glad you liked my sonnet!! I had no idea this one would be so popular. *Amen Too!! Best Always, Gary

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 11/13/2017 11:46:00 AM

A lovely Poem Of The Day! Pure in thought! Congratulations and Christ’s blessings!

Gary Bateman
Date: 11/13/2017 2:59:00 PM

Thanks very much Kim!! This one did turn out very well, and even far exceeded my anticipated plans for it. Sonnets are very challenging to develop, but always well-worth the effort when you've finished with one. Best Always!! Gary

Donna Loughman

Date: 11/13/2017 11:37:00 AM

Congratulations Gary! Well deserved:-)

Gary Bateman
Date: 11/13/2017 2:52:00 PM

Hello Dear Donna!! Thanks for the second visit here and for the congrats. (I'm very pleased at the positive reception my sonnet here has received from everyone thus far!!) Best Wishes Always, Gary

Liam Mcdaid

Date: 11/13/2017 10:07:00 AM

congratulations gary a deserved poem of the day pal

Gary Bateman
Date: 11/13/2017 3:04:00 PM

Many Thanks Liam Mate!! Methinks the luck of the Irish was with me on writing and finalizing this sonnet!! I'm very pleased at the very positive reception it has received thus far from other colleagues. Cheers and Best Wishes!! Gary

Arturo Michael

Date: 11/13/2017 9:53:00 AM

Praise the Lord...Congratulation Gary...All the best to you....

Gary Bateman
Date: 11/13/2017 2:44:00 PM

Thanks Arturo!! I'm very pleased that you enjoyed my sonnet here. Best Wishes to you!! Cheers and Best. Gary

Sunlite Wanter

Date: 11/13/2017 9:40:00 AM

You have a way of touching the spirit. Beautiful poem, a fav.

Gary Bateman
Date: 11/13/2017 2:35:00 PM

Hello Sunlite, Thanks very much for your very kind comment here, of course, for the FAV too!! (I had this theme on my mind for some time, and finally, just a couple of days ago the whole word picture finally fell into place.) Best Always, Gary

Vijay Pandit

Date: 11/13/2017 6:22:00 AM

Congrats Gary on POTD!

Gary Bateman
Date: 11/13/2017 2:16:00 PM

Hello Vijay, Thanks for your the congrats!! I'm very glad indeed that you liked my sonnet here. (I had no idea that it would receive such a big reception. But, I glad that so many Soupers liked it and found it to be so inspirational.) Cheers and Best!! Gary

Maria Williams

Date: 11/13/2017 6:01:00 AM

Back to congratulate you Gary for your introspective and inspirational poem being recognised and awarded a POTD today...Maria

Gary Bateman
Date: 11/13/2017 2:09:00 PM

Hello Maria, Thanks for dropping by once again and for the congratulations!! I had no idea until later this evening that my sonnet here had such an impact, in addition to being POTD. I'm very pleased that so many Soupers had found its words and message to be inspirational. Best Always, Gary

Akkina Downing

Date: 11/12/2017 5:15:00 PM

Gary, thank you for this poem. An inspiring sonnet, it touches my heart. I love it and fave it... Hugs and smiles :)

Gary Bateman
Date: 11/13/2017 1:59:00 PM

Hello Kina, Thanks for your very kind words about the sonnet, and for the FAVE!! I had this theme on my mind for quite a while, and eventually all of the words came to me and fell into place a couple of nights ago. I find it to be inspiring too!! Cheers and Best Wishes, Gary

Eileen Manassian

Date: 11/12/2017 3:16:00 PM

Lovely ending after a good build up. Yes, I believe that emptiness inside is one that only God can fill. Blessings for spreading the good word.

Gary Bateman
Date: 11/13/2017 1:56:00 PM

Hello Eileen, Great to hear from you!! I fully agree with what you say, for sure!! I'm very happy you liked my approach with this sonnet. I had no idea until this evening (here in Germany) that this sonnet of mine was chosen for POTD. Even without that, I'm just glad to see that it's had such an uplifting affect for those who've read it. Best Wishes, Gary

Silent One

Date: 11/12/2017 1:42:00 PM

I don't think I have ever seen you write a sonnet before... A beautiful message in your poem and God has done us so many favours, how many of them can we possibly deny? Your sonnet flows so well and it has good rhymes... Nice to see you posting my friend..

Gary Bateman
Date: 11/12/2017 2:49:00 PM

Thanks Silent One for your gracious and kind comments here on my sonnet. Great to hear from you!! (I'm back after a trip and a brief hiatus from writing.) Just so you know, I've actually, if you check out the complete list of poems I've posted since 2014, written a representative number of Shakespearean and Petrarchan Sonnets, and I believe, at least 3 or 4 posted Canzones following the classical format developed by Dante in the 13th century. I really enjoy composing these types of writes, but the challenge is worth the effort in the end. I look forward to reading more of your poems as well. Continued Best Wishes!! Gary