Kyrielle Sonnet Poetry, sponsored by Regina Mcintosh
Nature's unmatched beauty on Earth
Seeds faith in supreme power's worth
One may convert blind in a day
His love and blessings come our way
In precision, the planets move
As though in perfect unseen groove
How that's possible one can't say
His love and blessings come our way
Fire on Earth dies, the Sun burns
Shines the other side, then returns
Ne'er extinguishing, night and day
His love and blessings come our way
Time to believe, don't run away
His love and blessings come our way
NEUTRALITY
Neutrality ideals fulfilled
But one must be so very skilled
Participating in each dance
Keeping that political stance
Neither one side or the other
Treating all men as a brother
No need to ever take a chance
Keeping that political stance
Protected from the pain of war
And dodging all the blood and gore
A sound proposal to advance
Keeping that political stance
Neutrality ideals fulfilled
Keeping that political stance
My Love Heart Felt
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your tenderness seduces me!
you look into my eyes i melt.
no beauty beyond can i see,
you are my love, my love heartfelt!
my life i would surrender, die!
my thoughts of you have often dwelt
on the future bond we may tie.
you are my love, my love heartfelt!
there is no other in my life,
on my oath, where i'd be found knelt,
that moment, you, me, husband, wife!
you are my love, my love heartfelt!
your tenderness seduces me,
you are my love, my love heartfelt!
Let me then take this time with you
and gather rose buds gently laid
along this lane that seem but few,
but I’ll chance my luck pretty maid
Canst I not try to overcome
with ardent care thy heart hard staid
to try to change what you’ve become,
but I’ll chance my luck pretty maid.
What vile thoughts darken yea your mind
with my love they can quickly fade .
Your comfort I perhaps not find,
but I’ll chance my luck pretty maid
Let me then take this time with you,
but I’ll chance my luck pretty maid.
With naught but air beneath our feet
We dance as one, just you and I,
Across the Moonlit, starry sky
As in our hearts, soul spirits meet.
In clouds that carry dancing feet
I hold you close to kiss your face
And speak the words of love with grace
As in our hearts, soul spirits meet.
But with the sun the stars retreat
And dreams now fade to bring the day
Yet love still shines in words we say
As in our hearts, soul spirits meet.
There's naught but air beneath our feet
As in our hearts, soul spirits meet.
Kyrielle Sonnet:
AabB, ccbB, ddbB, AB
Inspirational Sonnet
Obsession in fascination.
Love and passionate convictions.
Toward poetry, life and love,
Inspiration comes from above!
I have read all of Langston Hughes,
Writings of comedy and blues.
I will never get enough of,
Inspiration comes from above!
For millions, he is an idol.
Turn a frown into a smile.
My testament, he is beloved.
Inspiration comes from above!
Obsession in fascination,
Inspiration comes from above.
Jared Pickett
12/30/06
Asavvy1
This sonnet is dedicated to one of the more prolific and well known writers of his era.
Langston Hughes, through reading his work I learned, yearned for my shot.. My favorite
poem from Langston Hughes is "Daybreak in Alabama"... If you have never read it, I suggest
you do.
***On a separate note:
I would like to thank everyone on PoetrySoup for taking time out of your day to sit and
read my poetry. It is uplifting reading your comments, I feel at home when I am able to
share my thoughts with you, only to reap the benefits from your wisdom. Again, thank
you.....Respect.......:JP]
Happy Mother's Day to all moms
Spilled milk and yet you stayed so calm
Painting coloring on your walls
Today's special so have a ball
Heart shape cookies I made for you
Ruffled laced stapled and then glued
Words inscript made you feel not small
Today's special so have a ball
Lessons taught Oh so very well
Back in mind words begin to swell
So sorry mom I missed your call
Today's special so have a ball
Happy Mother's Day to all moms
Today's special so have a ball
In Loving Memory
Of
Mom {1934 -2005}
Happy Mother's Day
To All Moms And Stepmoms
Thanks Again Joe
Comments: The Kyrielle Sonnet has 14 lines (three rhyming quatrain stanzas
and a non-rhyming couplet). It has a repeating line or phrase as a refrain in the
last line of each stanza. Each line within the sonnet has eight syllables. The
French use the first and last line of the first quatrain as the ending couplet. This
reinforces the refrain within the poem. The rhyming scheme for a Kyrielle Sonnet
normally is: AabB, ccbB, ddbB, AB -or- AbaB, cbcB, dbdB, AB.
Happy belated birthday Meg
This is your time to shake a leg
Hope you celebrated your way
Go ahead and have a great day
May your territory increase
And in you God’s blessings release
Holy Spirit hands on you lay
Go ahead and have a great day
From you evil spirits depart
They will not cause grief to your heart
This is your time for fun and play
Go ahead and have a great day!
Happy belated birthday Meg
Go ahead and have a great day
© Joseph, 4/19/08
© All Rights Reserved
Comments: For my poet friend Margaret Okubo on her birthday. The Kyrielle
Sonnet has 14 lines (three rhyming quatrain stanzas and a non-rhyming
couplet). It has a repeating line or phrase as a refrain in the last line of each
stanza. Each line within the sonnet has eight syllables. The French use the first
and last line of the first quatrain as the ending couplet. This reinforces the refrain
within the poem. The rhyming scheme for a Kyrielle Sonnet normally is: AabB,
ccbB, ddbB, AB -or- AbaB, cbcB, dbdB, AB.
It’s a great day to shake and bake
Dance, sing, and eat all of your cake
It’s time to wear your dinner gown
Happy Birthday Dear Carol Brown
Upon reaching the Big Six O
Spread and stretch on your patio
Wear your fancy dress into town
Happy Birthday Dear Carol Brown
As you puff out the nice candles
Hold tight onto your chair handles
Smile today and let your hair down
Happy Birthday Dear Carol Brown
It’s a great day to shake and bake
Happy Birthday Dear Carol Brown
© Joseph, 4/9/08
© All Rights Reserved
Comments: Dedicated to my poet laureate friend Carol Brown. The Kyrielle
Sonnet has 14 lines (three rhyming quatrain stanzas and a non-rhyming
couplet). It has a repeating line or phrase as a refrain in the last line of each
stanza. Each line within the sonnet has eight syllables. The French use the first
and last line of the first quatrain as the ending couplet. This reinforces the refrain
within the poem. The rhyming scheme for a Kyrielle Sonnet normally is: AabB,
ccbB, ddbB, AB -or- AbaB, cbcB, dbdB, AB.
Two moons shine in the morning sky
Join each other as time goes by
Providing light to guide the night
Like Rhoda’s birthday shining bright
From a place so nice it’s named twice
Like birthday cake with blending spice
The Big Apple has sparkling lights
Like Rhoda’s birthday shining bright
Happy birthday to you Rhoda
Drink lemonade and not soda
Celebrate your day as you write
Like Rhoda’s birthday shining bright
Two moons shine in the morning sky
Like Rhoda’s birthday shining bright
© Joseph, 8/20/2007
© All Rights Reserved
This is for our New York Poetess, Rhoda.
The Kyrielle Sonnet is a French form from the Middle Ages. It has 14 lines (three
rhyming quatrains and a non-rhyming couplet). It has a repeating line or phrase
as a refrain in the last line of each stanza. Each line within the Kyrielle Sonnet
has eight syllables. There are times when a French poem links back to the
poem’s beginning; therefore, a common practice is to combine the first line of
the first quatrain and the refrain in each quatrain as the ending couplet for the
poem.
Happy birthday to you Jenny
Hope your big day brings you plenty
Keep a bright smile all the way
Your mom sings your praises today
Soon you will be driving to school
Don’t forget to follow the rules
Enjoy your day with a buffet
Your mom sings your praises today
Happy birthday to you Jenny
Don’t forget to save your pennies
Wish on a star on your great day
Your mom sings your praises today
Happy birthday to you Jenny
Your mom sings your praises today
© Joseph, 8/20/2007
© All Rights Reserved
This is for the the daughter of our own poetess, Kathy.
The Kyrielle Sonnet is a French form from the Middle Ages. It has 14 lines (three
rhyming quatrains and a non-rhyming couplet). It has a repeating line or phrase
as a refrain in the last line of each stanza. Each line within the Kyrielle Sonnet
has eight syllables. There are times when a French poem links back to the
poem’s beginning; therefore, a common practice is to combine the first line of
the first quatrain and the refrain in each quatrain as the ending couplet for the
poem.
Happy Birthday Mary Duhart
Enjoy a great day from the start
Celebrate your day on the go
Upon reaching the Big Five 0
As you blow out all the candles
Raise you hands and shake your bangles
This is your day to make a show
Upon reaching the Big Five 0
Family and friends by your side
Bright smiling faces all in stride
To the heavens praises shall go
Upon reaching the Big Five 0
Happy Birthday Mary Duhart
Upon reaching the Big Five 0
© Joseph, 8/20/2007
© All Rights Reserved
The Kyrielle Sonnet has 14 lines (three rhyming quatrain and a non-rhyming
couplet). It has a repeating line or phrase as a refrain in the last line of each
stanza. Each line within the Kyrielle Sonnet has eight syllables.
At night I lay my soul to sleep,
Closing my eyes there is no peep,
This soft bed is just so mellow,
My head rests on this fresh pillow.
Forgetting the stress of the day
I am in bed without delay.
Soul at ease— the mind must follow,
My head rests on this fresh pillow.
Satin sheets over my shoulder,
Keep me warm—not getting colder.
Fantasy dreams I now billow,
My head rests on this fresh pillow.
At night I lay my soul to sleep,
My head rests on this fresh pillow.
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