Exceptional An English Sonnet Alvin Thomas Ethington, Sr. by AlvinTEthington A paean to my father

My father was a kind and wondrous man Such glorious amazing stories told Of this humane good man, part of a clan; His hair was white; his heart was solid gold. One could not find a finer gentleman-- He lived the Christian life in word and deed. He helped the poor and needy his life span; My father taught to love; he did succeed. Food given those who did not have to plead; The money loaned in charity to those Poor abject souls who had yet to succeed; My father's Southern grace, donating clothes. He integrated black and brown and white For in his heart he always saw God's Light. Recognized Author Notes This is an English sonnet with fourteen lines written in iambic pentameter. The rhyme scheme is abab acac cdcd ee. There is a turn at the ninth line and a summarizing couplet. In honor of Alvin Thomas "Curly" Ethington, Sr., 1916-2003. "May the faithful departed rest in peace. Let Light Perpetual shine upon them."

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