The Pledge ~Petrarchan sonnet

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Stella
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The Pledge ~Petrarchan sonnet

Postby Stella » Mon Nov 02, 2015 3:19 pm

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Dear Knight i lend a candle t’ward thy face
wherein i sense desire thou hast denied,
as secret sensu’l thoughts thine eyes ne’er hide
desire to steal a kiss be no disgrace.
Tied well upon thy steed my fragranced lace
that thoughts of me shall ‘company thy ride
then, if i hear in battle thou hast died
my ling’ring scent did waft on thee with grace.

My love for thee dear maid i do declare,
to war and serve my king i shall be gone,
the months and years you wait are not yet done.
I cannot ask this burden thou shouldst bear,
but will pledge thee my troth when war is won
be there no new sweet heart thou found to share.



© Stella Armour 2-11 2015

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Re: The Pledge ~Petrarchan sonnet

Postby Cindy » Mon Nov 02, 2015 3:24 pm

This is so beautiful. I love the style and your choice of words. They work well together. I love it.

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Re: The Pledge ~Petrarchan sonnet

Postby Stella » Mon Nov 02, 2015 3:26 pm

Thank you so much Cindy, my first attempt at this sort of sonnet :)

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Re: The Pledge ~Petrarchan sonnet

Postby Seema Chowdhury » Mon Nov 02, 2015 3:55 pm

This is so lovely and such a creative write, congrats!

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Re: The Pledge ~Petrarchan sonnet

Postby Karin Anderson » Thu Nov 05, 2015 4:16 am

You have crafted a stunning classical romantic sonnet with a picture that accompanies it beautifully. It was a great idea to develop the octave with 'her' words and the sestet with 'his' answering words. I have read it over and over again for its brilliance Stella!


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