Roy Pett Poet Sonnet

To Love Is Complicated

Over time my heart has become brittle
verge of breaking, feelings immutable,
once loving now your cold noncommittal 
knowing my actions were unsuitable,

your absence has left my whole world bereft 
in my life no one more formidable,
stealing my heart sure was an act of theft 
my love for you was unconditional,

my affection shown was so tenuous 
now I must hope for just an interlude 
to prove my love, become less envious 
without you I'm lost, cold, lonely, subdued,

our relationship a macabre sketch
you're no demurely woman, I'm no letch.

28/10/2017.

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Susan Ashley November 3, 2017 at 10:30 PM Such a fantastic sonnet Roy, emotional and raw. You incorporated the required words so seemlessly and creatively in your poetic expression. Well done and enjoyed. Good luck! Susan Ashley November 4, 2017 at 10:42 PM If it's any consolation Roy... your poem is a winner with me :) Roy Pett November 4, 2017 at 5:17 AM Thank you so much for your very kind comment and best wishes Susan, unfortunately this wasn't placed which is understandable as there are some amazing poems entered in this contest, thanks again for your support and encouragement much appreciated. :))

Viv Wigley October 30, 2017 at 12:04 AM I'm a big sonnet fan, Roy, enjoyed this one. Good luck in the contest. Regards, Viv Roy Pett October 30, 2017 at 2:34 AM Thank you very much Viv for your very kind comment and you're soup mail I really appreciate your support my friend. :))

Connie Marcum Wong October 28, 2017 at 5:02 PM Well expressed Roy! I couldn't wrap my brain around these words. I certainly agree with your title! Best of luck in the contest! : ) Roy Pett October 28, 2017 at 5:40 PM Thank you very much Connie for your very kind comment, John has really set a difficult task, I have read some poems that have been written for this contest that are amazing, thanks again for your support and encouragement. :))

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart October 28, 2017 at 7:50 AM What a love poem! Excellent pen for the contest! Good luck :) xomo! Roy Pett October 28, 2017 at 10:21 AM Thank you so much Maureen, so pleased you liked this, I enjoyed writing this for the contest, thanks again for your support and encouragement. :))

Vijay Pandit October 28, 2017 at 7:29 AM Well done, Roy--you incorporated those hard words in your Sonnet very well--best for a win! Roy Pett October 28, 2017 at 10:16 AM Thank you very much Vijay, difficult task but very enjoyable, thanks again for your support and encouragement. :))