The Skeletons and Songs of Samsara - 3

In the vigor of day no cloud, in night's creep thought so loud
the body of your birth shock animated, 
where nothing lies or dies 
and the only law that can catch you is hesitance
in the heart where your naivety resides
intuition's arithmetic equals defiance
you know that there is lightning in your lamp
a studious savage barks to begin
the State will sear your surname onto the collar and clamp
you only have the right to fight to live, to take the win,
is the heart of a hero infallible
can you become a juggernaut of justice
to no longer rage against the inevitable
the diploma soul tattooed, let love be your witness,
the skeletons and songs of samsara eternal -

I want to thank Poet, Craig Cornish, for introducing
the academic format of Heroic Crown Sonnet to me,
and I am proud to say...I did it my way...
also, I reversed the ryhme scheme for the 15th sonnet,
and the 15th sonnet was not composed prior to
the preceeding 14 poems being written in this composition...Justin A. Bordner
Not For Contest...J.A.B.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2016



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Date: 8/18/2016 2:36:00 PM
It takes enlightening experience, great determination and immense talent to write something like this, Justin. Pretty amazing work, and I loved re-reading it today. Awesome way to wrap it all up, and so life continues! I am blessed to have access to your work. Always, Laura
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Justin Bordner
Date: 8/19/2016 2:07:00 AM
My value lives in your love Poetess..Justin
Date: 6/10/2016 12:44:00 PM
Justin, an epic write, well thought out.
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Justin Bordner
Date: 6/10/2016 6:31:00 PM
Thank you James, in a way, it took me a lifetime to write this Heroic Crown Sonnet, and Craig gave me an opportunity to seize the substance of my soul and it's observations in a very unique way...J.A.B.
Date: 6/9/2016 11:06:00 PM
Congratulations on, at least, making the winners list. I'm still pissed that I missed the contest. Regarding Craig's comment on the blog, what rules did you break?
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Justin Bordner
Date: 6/10/2016 6:26:00 PM
Let it be a lesson to us all, to write for a higher purpose Tom. I read your composition and found truth in it. I deviated from the traditional format regardng meter and structure. The composition became what it needed to be...J.A.B.
Date: 6/9/2016 3:20:00 PM
wow, I think this is really amazing, sounds like it just poured out, maybe because you didn't allow yourself to be under the restraint of meter... it flows nicely.. it's thought-provoking and will require another read..... Nicely done, congratulations.
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Justin Bordner
Date: 6/9/2016 8:33:00 PM
My mind produces a natural meter that I never question, it is a blessing of Providence and of my heart Becca. This composition took me on a real journey of soul Poetess, thank you...J.A.B.
Date: 6/1/2016 1:35:00 PM
ohh, i am in a trance!. a crown of sonnet is a challenge and you made it!.. so uniquely woven, justin!.. huggs
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Justin Bordner
Date: 6/1/2016 6:29:00 PM
While entranced, we can access special areas of our minds that seldom have an opportunity to reveal their passions, wisdom and creativity Nette, I hope my poetry can spread your lotus. You are a Master Poetess, your comment is profound to me Nette...J.A.B.
Date: 5/31/2016 6:40:00 AM
I am so so happy you did this your way, Justin..your beautiful masterpiece brings tears to my eyes... this was immense, this was invigorating and, in short, amazing..every word a delight and a powerful illumination into your wondrous insight. You're a true hero, Justin.. <3 this!!! Always, Laura
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Justin Bordner
Date: 5/31/2016 6:46:00 PM
Contiuned...It took me 52 days, and approximately 200 hours to create this series of sonnets, I loved every minute of it. The creative process required to compose this work taught me so much about my nature, my perspective of past, present and future, about the human condition, and craftsmanship. I think its a blessing that we can be heros for eachother Poetess...J.A.B.
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Date: 5/31/2016 6:38:00 PM
Your tears are my nourishment Laura. The beautiful Sanskrit word, samsara, is what this epic is established upon. Samsara essentially refers to the birth, life, death process that all life on Earth experiences, and the continuum, regeneration of our awareness. I also employed another Sanskrit word, Yantra, which expresses the journey of a lifetime. Reincarnation, and the immediate experience of growing from childhood into adulthood in a very complex world is what my inspiration was with this composition...J.A.B.
Date: 5/30/2016 7:41:00 AM
Excellent x
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Justin Bordner
Date: 5/31/2016 6:28:00 PM
Giving Life all your heart is real excellence Mandy...J.A.B.
Date: 5/24/2016 5:24:00 AM
Awesome!!!! Fire within your written words. I really enjoyed reading this and i'm sure I will read it many more times. I'm thinking I should look into Heroic Crown Sonnet and have a go at this style of poetry. It was exciting to read. Shout outs from NZ. Quincy
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Date: 5/24/2016 6:29:00 PM
If you are prepared to walk along the highest edge of your heart then go for it Quincy...you'll know when you've got the true inspiration...always honor your inspiration above all else, with the best craftsmanship that you are capable of...keep it real and you can't go wrong Poet...your respect and kindness embolden me...J.A.B.
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