Sonnet

Jo Bryant,

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Yesterday I lay down in grasses green,
touching the footsteps of long ago todays,
silent they left trace, a guide between
exposed and hidden worlds, small inlays

under my hand a flutter spread, awake,
it seemed to call, and they came from near
and afar, protected, to undertake
no small business in their hemisphere,

but such a sham shelter they lay under,
makeshift at best, leading the false, foolish
are they, trusting in that hushed languor
my grace and goodwill they overembellish

a storm comes forth, high pitched and keening,
inside silence, mourn not their mute drowning.

Published by Jo Bryant

I was born in the land of Banjo Paterson, gum trees, and weather extremes. I am a freelance photographer. I love to make images that make people happy. To capture forever a precious moment. I am also a freelance writer/editor. I live in the Bay of Plenty, New Zealand, but still like to claim my Australian heritage. I graduated with a Bachelor of Communications in 2008. I am writing my first novel. I love to write poetry, short stories, and also write for the web. And there is nothing that is on a par with a sunny summer's day spent at Waihi Beach.

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        1. It is. I find that having to work within specifics, and having to make sure that every word has a purpose [my wonderful poetry tutor taught me that…that in a poem…all words have to earn their place or leave] helps.

          You should check him out – Tim Upperton

          Seriously…the man is a genius.

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    1. Thanks Sylvia. I think it still needs some work. Goodness writing in iambic pentameter is more difficult than I remembered. That is why I have avoided sonnet writing. Makes me appreciate those who do it well.

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      1. Wouldn’t even know where to begin Jo . I’m a proper philistine Lol .. I just thought what you penned here was …. really quite something . I LOVE words .

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      1. I think writing poetry can be a path into meditation. That’s why I love haibun and haiku so much. 🙂

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  7. Good to read you stretching those poetic muscles Jo. Sonnets aren’t really my thing – feels like a step back in time, but this is well crafted and beautiful.!

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  13. I don’t begin to pretend that I get poetry, except for my silly, child’s play that I dabble in. If everyone says this is fabulous, and knowing you overflow with talent, I’ll believe each and every one of them. I did, however, try to google some info to see if it would help me. IT DOES NOT! 😦
    But maybe there is something here that will give you some insight (if you really think you need to make some changes) And maybe not, what do I know? 😀
    http://m.wikihow.com/Write-a-Sonnet

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    1. Thank you Gemma. All i know about a sonnet is the very difficult iambic pentameter, and the structure which is quite involved…but I will check this out.
      🙂

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  14. Expressive words … very soothing.
    The first line captured me. Very nice …
    Issy ❤
    p.s. did I mention I like your blog theme? I can navigate it so much better.
    Thanks for doing that for me. Oh, it wasn't for me? Darn …!!!! XD

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