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To Neopoet

Shall ever I leave? No longer to stay,
Till cold darkness falls then soft, drift away;
Starlight still shall shine, moonlight still shall glow
Words ripped from the pen still onward will go
With you who have breathed fresh life to my soul
Inspired my spirit to grow as a whole.
So much do I owe, words I cannot find
To pour out my feelings to all so kind
With praise, encouragement, oft times critique
Driving me on in this land of mystique.
To Neopoet and friends discovered here
A season approaches, I wish good cheer
Where'er you dwell, land of peace or in strife
I pray safe journey with freedom for life.

About This Poem

Last Few Words: I have been reading a great deal about sonnets (till a red mist descended). While it is true that traditionally they follow a handful of rhyme schemes, in this day and age they do not have to follow any specific rhyme scheme. So I have used an AABB scheme but stuck with 14 lines (though even this is not necessary) and the 10 syllables per line. So, this is my sonnet, like it or hate it.

Review Request Intensity: I want the raw truth, feel free to knock me on my back

Editing Stage: Editing - polished draft

About the Author

Country/Region: Isle of Wight United Kingdom

Favorite Poets: Poe, Swinburn, Bob Dylan, Spike Milligan, Alfred Noyes, Kipling., Many Others.

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Comments

Rula

6 months 1 week ago

Sir Alex

I agree with your last words.
I think this is a well-crafted contemporary sonnet and your love for Neopoet is shining all through.
Thank you for sharing.
Best wishes.