The Third Element In Othello-N

The element of handkerchief in the plot
Becomes its important pivot symbol 
A heritage he got from his mother first
The Desdemona’s virtue sexual.
Losing or giving away meant her fall
Was laced with strawberries’s image design
On a wedding sheet bloodstains recall.
More interpretations one can define.

Iago used it on Desdemona divine
With the help of his wife stealing it
And placing it in Cassio’s confine 
Enough proof for Othello to excite
He kissed her, killed her by smothering her
Then killed himself too lying near his dear.

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A Spenserian Sonnet:Rhyme scheme : ababbcbc cdcdee, with Iambic five feet
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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Guzzi Avatar
March 9, 2011 at 4:57 PM
So many many layers in anything Shakespearian! Light & Love
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March 6, 2011 at 2:14 PM
entrancing portrayal Dr Ram much enjoyed.
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March 6, 2011 at 2:05 PM
Very welcome Dr. Ram..it was my pleasure my friend to express in poetry ..but Joe limited us to 32 lines or I could have gone on and on..luv..
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March 6, 2011 at 2:03 PM
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Bailey Avatar
March 6, 2011 at 12:32 PM
Interesting perspective on a classic story.
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March 6, 2011 at 8:56 AM
I'm a huge fan of Shakespeare, Dr. Ram. This is an outstanding Spenserian sonnet. I have come to love all the sonnet forms and thank you for introducing me to this one. Love, Carolyn
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March 6, 2011 at 8:51 AM
Magnificent piece Dr. Ram in the explanation of the play plus your own special style with the Spenserian Sonnet .. good luck with your own contest on this theme luv.. and enjoy the excellent lines of education u provide us..
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March 6, 2011 at 6:41 AM
Loved this one, Ram - glad my poem made you laugh : ) Jack
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March 5, 2011 at 9:15 PM
A good example of Spenserian Sonnet (the contest by you).Enjoyed---kashinath
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