Mark Koplin Poet Sonnet

What I See

In your eyes there are many things I see
There’s heartbreak and pain and a long dark night
A beating heart of gold looking at me
There is also beauty, a forceful light

I see your strength, your spirit young and wild
Your dedication for those that you love
The forgotten dreams of your inner child
How your eyes twinkle like the stars above

I see your faded trust, lost through the years
Your prison of doubt in the morning dew
Turmoil and pain in many hidden tears
But in all of this, I can still see you

I see a soul that’s magical to me
Each time that I look, this is what I see

6/22/2021
Contemporary Sonnet Poetry Contest
Sponsor: Charlotte Puddifoot

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Deb M October 17, 2021 at 7:43 AM Lovely heartfelt poem Mark….you are quite the romantic. Debx

Arthur Vaso June 29, 2021 at 11:17 PM I simply see a beautiful poem! Mark Koplin July 1, 2021 at 3:59 PM Thanks Art!

Lindsay Laurie June 27, 2021 at 5:17 PM Hello Mark … a fine sonnet dedicated to love and devotion - very good indeed Mark - Lindsay Mark Koplin June 29, 2021 at 10:52 AM Thanks bud! I appreciate that!

Jan Allison June 22, 2021 at 1:10 PM what a charming sonnet mark, i have no idea what a contemporary sonnet is but this is delightful:-) hugs jan xx Mark Koplin June 22, 2021 at 1:20 PM Thanks Jan! Contemporary is basically two in the same time period.

Jenna Logan June 22, 2021 at 9:40 AM What a lovely sonnet, Mark. In honor of your sweet wife? Mark Koplin June 22, 2021 at 12:22 PM Thank you, indeed.

Regina Mcintosh June 22, 2021 at 7:29 AM Brilliant. Just love it. Wishing you a win ... God bless you always, Love, Gina Mark Koplin June 22, 2021 at 12:21 PM Thank you Gina! I appreciate that.

Christuraj Alex June 22, 2021 at 7:08 AM I see a soul that’s magical to me Great. Mark Koplin June 22, 2021 at 12:21 PM Thank you!

Tom Cunningham June 22, 2021 at 5:18 AM Beautiful sonnet Mark, they say the eyes are the window to the soul. Hope you're well and best of luck in the contest. Tom Mark Koplin June 22, 2021 at 12:21 PM Thank you so much Tom! Good day to you.