- Erotic Poetry
- Sonnet 5
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Click hereSonnet 5
See the actor strut magnificently
On the stage, for the moment his kingdom,
Then stand contrapposto resplendently.
Oh god thy will be done, thy kingdom come.
Thrilling torment, my soul on his tether
I struggle to retain my sober sense
But then - red jacket, boots of black leather,
Breeches taut - offer my obedience.
Is this the very man I knew, truly
So sweet, so friendly, so unassuming,
Loses things, has gaps in his memory:
Is it all acting and fine costuming?
Divine enchantment - that's my position -
Does slay me, violates my volition.
- COMMENTS
LeBrozalmost 16 years agoMy particular favorite, of your four submissions, for the assonance in its rhyme structure. It softens the rhyme which seems to heighten the emotional turmoil contained within this sonnet's theme.
JaneAustenalmost 16 years agoYou are a skilled writer, Nanette. This is a fine Sonnet, very much appreciated by this reader.
Anschulalmost 16 years agoNanette, You are striking a very poignant note, but rich and textured. These works put your emotions out there for all of us to feel. Congratulations.
KOLKOREalmost 16 years ago"Divine enchantment - that's my position -/
Does slay me, violates my volition": Yea Yea, Been there burned there...Great two ending lines to another smart very good poem. Frankly, I found myself crossing my fingers when I was reading this one, praying that it won't be a flop (it happened to be the last of the four I was reading). Who was I kidding? Thanks and welcome!
