The Sonnet
Poetic forms are special tools for me;
their rhythmic patterns mold words into shape.
Like guarded gates, they hold the imagery
and keep it tight so it does not escape.
There are so many types from which to choose-
but strict iambic forms do challenge me.
Without construction, words sometimes confuse;
strong rhyme and meter shape my poetry.
A small iambic form that shines the best-
The sonnet is a perfect writing scheme.
Its octave sets the stage as sestet next
delivers firm reactions to the theme.
The ending couplet states conclusive thought;
sums up emotions or an answer sought.
October 29, 2015
~2nd Place~
Contest, "Sonnet"
Sponsor, Eve Roper
~6th Place~
Contest, "The Sonnet"
Sponsor, Skat A
Copyright © Sandra Haight | Year Posted 2015
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