William Kelii Kekaula Poet Sonnet

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The Sedulous Knight

The Sedulous Knight

Prostrate souls taxes, lain of blood-stained field,
still, toils an ingrained meaning they had sworn,
past distinct dead plus dying, still, naught yield,
amidst dense hearts like their steel armor worn.

Behind atoned stones built by measured hands,
preserves naught abandoned lead their resolve,
strengthen the talents, challenge tyrant stands,
conquered presumption masque as they evolve.

Since childhood days, artlessness goes caprice,
it sparked this wayward inaneness they craved,
grip naught like festering mid-shadowed peace,
tarnished stoked o'er wars honor of the braved.

Life's freedom o'er all harmless that they owed,
they'll present, their lives...their sedulous code. 

2022 October 07
*1st Place*
Best N-A poem of 2020
~~John Hamilton: 2021 January 16

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Delice Arleen Skelly December 3, 2021 at 3:09 AM Hello there William, I am trying to teach myself the art of writing a sonnet. It's a gift that seems to be elusive. however, I will continue to try....Love your approach, the Shakespearean tone is wononderful...Stay safe and well...Delice William Kelii Kekaula December 4, 2021 at 2:09 PM Notification fail -- belated pardon, Delice, and as always I'm appreciative of your thought-filled expressions, hoping to see your painted sonnet original my friend, Aloha!

Andrea Dietrich December 1, 2021 at 9:37 PM wow, I see you won a great placement with this one last year. Belated Congrats and thanks for this example in your contest. William Kelii Kekaula December 1, 2021 at 9:59 PM Indeed, wow -- a year ago, eh! Truly grateful, Andrea, for your supportive words my friend, Aloha!

Richard Evans January 17, 2021 at 6:41 PM Great poem. Congratulations on your win. William Kelii Kekaula January 17, 2021 at 7:42 PM Thank you, Ricky, 'tis kind of you, Aloha!

John Hamilton January 16, 2021 at 12:06 PM Well done William, thoroughly enjoyed the read, this is an excellent example of what a sonnet should be. Congrats on a great write and win! William Kelii Kekaula January 16, 2021 at 1:53 PM Thank you, John, as I've searched and found an idyllic match I'd hoped you had needed to fulfill. Much appreciation my friend, Aloha!

Sigrid Ermine September 13, 2020 at 1:28 PM Lucky me, William! Being able to see your sonnet so soon! Precision and skill produced masterful art. 'atoned stones', 'caprice, craved' neighbours among many here who harmonise so well. Sonnet looks magnificent on the page. Reads as though you did your research. William Kelii Kekaula September 13, 2020 at 10:41 PM Somewhat confined as the fam still reach out and touch, as allowances are made that fertilize the musing, albeit, a welcoming review that delights my eyes immensely, Sigrid, a true poetess thou art my friend, Aloha! William