Eberhart Poems | Examples

Hope

Too much worry with one's undesired fear
are destructive mental habits, it's sure
to deplete energy; what thought to do
just do, shouldn't panic, stay away from fear.

Don't allow mind to think negative view;
Some manage to stay happy, when go through
problems in life as they hope for the best;
somehow they control fear, do what to do.

They're not afraid of fear, they don't feel stressed;
they know fear kills more than disease; they're blessed
with faith they pray that helps them to endure
their suffering; they are never depressed.

They know hope keeps alive, helps to look for
ways to have peace, success while shunning fear.
~X~X~X~

Rubaiyat Sonnet ::
The original Rubia came from Persia.
Consisting of four lines (quatrain),
that can be of tetrameter or pentameter form.
Rhyming: aaba bbcb ccac aa
There isn’t any mention iambs in this form of sonnet.

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Duty

Don't cry my dear, your tears will make
me weak; Be strong, those tears will break
me from inside; Don't cry my dear
task be over within a year.

Call of duty can't be ignored;
you're aware of my role toward
assignment; It's Call of duty
to fulfill job can't be choosy.

Since beginning we're trained to act
fast when the nation calls, in fact
it's commitment; Since beginning
felt such calls are always thrilling.

While leaving don't wish to see tears;
Have faith in HIM, conquer your fears.
~X~X~X~

Slide Sonnet
The Slide Sonnet is created be Victoria Sutton aka "PassionsPromise."
Like most sonnets, it has 14 lines.
It is composed with eight syllables to each line.
The first half of the first line of each stanza “slides”
to the last half of the third line, creating a unique poetic repetition.

The rhyme scheme may be “aabb ccdd eeff gg”
or “abab cdcd efef gg” or abba cddc effe gg"

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Helplessness

Today his birthday;
expected to
be too glad, they'd say
lived tough time through.

But, why he looks sad?
What's the reason?
Ah! boys made him mad
as they're teasing?

The thought he can't act
as others do
makes him sad, it's fact;
they also knew.

He feels helplessness
needs benevolence.
~X~X~X~

Skeeter Sonnet is a Gadget Sonnet form created by 
Barry Hopkins, writing on Allpoetry as Black_Narcissus, 
and given the name Skeeter Sonnet by Lawrencealot.

It is a quatrazain.
It is metrical consisting two metric feet a dactyl
(a metrical foot consisting of one stressed syllable
followed by two unstressed syllables or one long syllable
followed by two short syllables) and followed by a trochee
(a foot consisting of one long or stressed syllable followed
 by one short or unstressed syllable)

All even lines except the last, are catalectic
[lacking one syllable in the last foot].

It is rhymed like Shakespearean Sonnet
Rhyme pattern: ababcdcdefefgg

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Psychosomatic Disorder

Physical pains suffered by animals
yet no such disorders in animals.

This disorder due to stress related
problems which they don't suffer; But human
suffer from much stress, remain frustrated;
Lot of stress manifests physical pain
and other symptoms, also creates strain,
like, depression; because we pursue goal
by nature constantly strive, can't restrain
our desire to attain success as whole;
Animals don't have a goal, vision or
any sort of financial struggles in
life, but we do, to reach a higher score
and always stay under pressure to win.
~X~X~X~

Sonnet Reversed ::
It is named after the poem written by Rupert Brooke.
It is composed of a couplet and three quatrains
The rhyme scheme is: aa bcbddedefgfg

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Sleep Deprivation

Failing to get enough sleep or
getting poor-quality sleep are
resulting to health hazard; it
is known fact, it makes us unfit
to discharge daily acts with cheer.

It's voluntary let’s admit
but unintentional, can’t quit.
Sleep deprivation is seen more
in young generation; appear
to ignore outcomes a bit.

Yet, avoid action, though aware;
to work pressure they do submit;
postpone sleep and needed health care;
fail to do best, though they commit;
timely sleeping they shouldn't ignore.
~X~X~X~

The Signature Sonnet is introduced by B Chandler of Allpoetry.
It’s another invented sonnet pretender in 3 quintains(15 lines)
It is metric, written in iambic tetrameter and rhymed,
Turned on only 2 rhymes aabba bbaab ababa
Volta not specified, but not excluded.

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Beauty Spot

Remember those days I thought to tell you
all my untold aforethought; but each time
when we met, your beauty spot diverted
mind, all efforts led to naught, couldn't say a
word; very well knew I ought to share what
thinking pops up distraught and confused I'm;
Can you express what's your thought; yes, I failed.
Untold dreams need to be brought to your heart.

But, when I think of you, got positive
vibes; appears you had soft spot for me; see
knowing that also my thought remains with
me; conscious of what I ought to tell you;
looking at your beauty spot, well rehearsed
monologue I just forgot; Can you help?
~X~X~X~

The Lannet was created by Laura Lamarca and is a form of a sonnet.
Its form consists of:
- 14 lines
-10 syllables per line – simple syllabic meter is sufficient –
stressed-meter (iambic, etc is not required)
- No end-line rhyming is required, however
- internal rhyming is permitted.
- A specific stanza requirement is not stated.

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Perfect Words

Two guys, wannabe poets decided
to compose a unique poem jointly;
both agreed terms of writing conjointly
with rhymes and syllables as per guidance.

Thought each will write one line a few times to
form poem, the result will be breakthrough.
First wrote, if you fail, I will take final
call; No, wrote other guy, how can you do?

If you need me, I will reciprocate;
it's wrong, you don't pick up phone, I've noticed;
If you cry, I'll wipe tears; Oh! That’s bogus.
Why you write such response to irritate?

Can't you think  perfect words  what will touch hearts
Think afresh, don't stop  thoughts flow once it starts.
~X~X~X~

Queen’s Sonnet::Created by Lisa Morris writing on All Poetry as Streambed
Syllabic: 10 syllables per line, meter optional
Stanzaic: 3 Quatrain plus a couplet
Rhyme Scheme: abba ccac deed ff

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Arguing

 
Two souls brought up in distinct surroundings
with many perspectives about life, decide
to come together to form outstanding
relationship for their lives with nothing to hide.

Building a relationship isn't easy
arguments and disagreements sometimes crazy;
it's told that arguing can be uneasy
but relationship never should be so heavy.

Studies say, spouses complaining to each
other most and grumble about least important
things end up having more lasting outreach
better relationships and also supporting

So arguing on simple issuess assists
to build a relationship better, work as gifts.
~x~x~

Whimsical Sonnet
This Sonnet form was introduced in a contest on Allpoetry by Numi_Earl_Grey.
Lines alternate between iambic pentameter and iambic hexameter.
So that's lines of ten and twelve syllables,
Rhyme scheme is ABAB CCCC DEDE FF' where F' is a near rhyme to F.

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Don'T Worry

Dad, should we close the window before night?
Friends told, ghosts come after midnight church bell.
Though I've not seen ghosts, but friends understand
ghosts’ arrival in rooms, how they can tell?


Friends say, they hear ghosts' whisper, but no yell;
play with toys sitting on windowsill, slammed
while leaving; friends complain their muscles ache,
feel heavy, they are unable to stand.

Dad, do ghost absorbs their strength,  they can't stand?
Friends hide colored pencils as ghosts do break;
they feel, ghosts misplace items those weighed light;
find room disorganized, wait for daybreak.

Birds remind my friends, it’s time to awake;
don't worry, ghosts stay away from the light.
~X~X~X~

Visayan splash
This is a sonnet form invented and named
by Jose Rizal M. Reyes of the Philippines.
It is stanzaic, consisting of three quatrains and a couplet
It is written in iambic pentameter.
The rhyme scheme is: abcb bcdc cdad da

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Mouth Betrays

Have you ever met serial "slipper,
makes one uncomfortable with the slip
of his tongue; it is so embarrassing.
For someone it's a slur, no more a quip.

Why people betrayed by their mouths with slip?
To stop this none discovered medicine.
People say between two to six words per
second with one's talk that's irrelevant.

Using wrong word creates embarrassment
cause "reveals secret desire forbidden
by society or self", Studies say.
Unconscious wishes win, what kept hidden.

Before mind goes to censor mode, hidden
thought blurts, can't resist to slips, studies say.
~X~X~X~

Poetic Form :: Kal’s Wondercloth Weave
Invented by Jose Rizal M. Reyes of the Philippines
Meter: Consistent or iambic pentameter
Volta: Not Defined
rhyming pattern: abcb bcdc cded de
Format: English (quatrain, quatrain, quatrain, couplet)

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Hoped

Wish him truly to be happy in life.
Know very well I cannot live with him.
Don't know, how I'll stay away from his life
Yet, I've to ensure to lead life alone.
I won't be able to fake my feeling
if by chance face him suddenly somewhere.
Wish him truly to be happy in life.
Know very well I cannot live with him.
Maybe time will lessen pain, heal my wound;
It's tough to pass each day in his absence.
Hoped he’d feel for me, will bring happiness;
Realized how much wrong I's in thinking.
Wish him truly to be happy in life.
Know very well I cannot live with him.
~X~X~X~

John Tee Sonnet ::
A Refrain Sonnet; Rhyme Scheme: ABcdefABghijAB.
No meter or line length specified.
Quatorzain with no stanzas.

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Mistakes

Many regret for some mistakes  in past,
though aware nothing  more can be done now
except the desire to learn from it, how
and what steps were wrong that made one abashed.

Mistakes do occur  with no forecast;
If we don't make the same mistake somehow,
we're on right track; better accept it now
and move forward, no cursing, no downcast.

Let’s be gentler to self and thank HIM for
ensuring no more loss; our prayers assist
to gain one's self-confidence and make it
possible to start once again to score.

One should not expect others to assist
rather seek HIS blessings what comes as gift.
~X~X~X~


Gloria cum Noynoy – Italianic
The PGMA Sonnet was invented by Jose Rizal M. Reyes on January 28, 2009 
Rhyming pattern: abba abba cddc dd

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My Girlfriend

Many years before I had a girlfriend
We shared our views as done by each good friend, 
Together most of the play time we spend.
For some work, once grandpa came to attend.

Introduced her to grandpa. He was bald.
Secretly we laughed; that night I appalled 
In a dream that I have lost all my hair.
In morning to share dream with her, I called.

She laughed; told from mind throw the dream away
Confirmed baldness comes and hair moves away
When someone gains enough knowledge level.
Naively said, for you, there is no way,

To improve knowledge base with so much hair
That was last meeting, she left with a glare.
~x~x~


Polynesian Wave ::
This is a sonnet form invented and named
by Jose Rizal M. Reyes of the Philippines.
Meter is iambic pentameter; ten Syllables each line
Rhyme Scheme: aaxa bbxb ccxc dd

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Ashamed

 
Knowing very well won't ask how are you;
Understand how much stressful to be lone;
Believe me, since you left all my joy flown;
Know you're sad, I'm also in hardship too.
Don't want to express what I'm going through
to return home, it's punishment for me;
There's limitation to lead life carefree.
Life soon became bored; just waiting for you.

Thinking of you memory fetches tears.
Yes, I'm responsible, you can't be blamed,
to mar our affairs 'twas built over years.
But, see after you left nothing I gained.
I don't fall in group favoured with their stars;
No face to call you, I'm so much ashamed.
~X~X~X~

Byron's sonnets are obviously influenced by the
Italian form rather than the English and possess an octave and a sestet.
The Octave comprises of a progression of three rhymes 
a. b. b. a... a. c. c. a.
but it's the sestet that makes it unique, d. e. d...e. d. e.

Rhyme Scheme: abba acca ded ede

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Do Not Look For

May be you're feeling alone looking for
a way to bring back happiness in life;
a bright day waiting for someone who makes
you feel joyful just so special, no sore
someone whose voices assures no more strife
who feels you, stay loyal, loneliness breaks

She will love the way no one has ever
loved; free from tension, without her you’ll feel
empty; she will fill that abyss amply.
But, why do you have to look for lover;
Time to think anew, can't you try to heal
being loved, special through self-love frankly?

Self love brings bliss, don't look for someone to
be loved, let your 'someone' find you.
~X~X~X~

AA Sonnet – 12 Step Sonnet  was invented by Larry Eberhart, aka, Lawrencealot

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