Roy's Sonnet
Sonnet 920 total reviews
Comment from Therese Caron
This is absolutely outstanding. It is what everyone deserves in a relationship but few people receive. I love the second stanza. Your last two lines are beautiful. Your image is a reflection of strength and the person you describe. Gorgeous poem !
reply by the author on 16-Feb-2020
This is absolutely outstanding. It is what everyone deserves in a relationship but few people receive. I love the second stanza. Your last two lines are beautiful. Your image is a reflection of strength and the person you describe. Gorgeous poem !
Comment Written 16-Feb-2020
reply by the author on 16-Feb-2020
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Hi Terry. I am delighted that you liked this sonnet. Writing this form of poetry has always been a challenge for me. Your review is very encouraging to me!! Thank you.
Melissa
Comment from Y. M. Roger
Well, my lady, you have staked your claim and your love in a beautiful and old-fashioned way that harkens us all back to the Shakespearean works of yesteryear... so strong and quite melodic, although I would definitely give this one more cello for 'manliness' rather than the plucky lute... lol! ;) I've not read another of your sonnets (I don't recall at the moment) so I'm guessing that no. 9 has more significance than just a Shakespeare reference...? ;) Either way,
there's just no substitute for a strong, loving man in your life, is there? Thank you for sharing... thoroughly enjoyed!! ;) Yvette
reply by the author on 16-Feb-2020
Well, my lady, you have staked your claim and your love in a beautiful and old-fashioned way that harkens us all back to the Shakespearean works of yesteryear... so strong and quite melodic, although I would definitely give this one more cello for 'manliness' rather than the plucky lute... lol! ;) I've not read another of your sonnets (I don't recall at the moment) so I'm guessing that no. 9 has more significance than just a Shakespeare reference...? ;) Either way,
there's just no substitute for a strong, loving man in your life, is there? Thank you for sharing... thoroughly enjoyed!! ;) Yvette
Comment Written 16-Feb-2020
reply by the author on 16-Feb-2020
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Hello Yvette. Thank you very much for your outstanding and insightful review on my sonnet... it was for Hubby?s valentine. ;). He liked it! (Grin) No. 9 is the number of sonnets I have written to date. Thanks again!!
Melissa
Comment from poetwatch
Eat your heart out, Shakespeare! Melissa, how do you do it? Your husband must be very happy to read this sonnet. It is written for him right? :) Just one thing... make sure his head doesn't swell. :)
reply by the author on 16-Feb-2020
Eat your heart out, Shakespeare! Melissa, how do you do it? Your husband must be very happy to read this sonnet. It is written for him right? :) Just one thing... make sure his head doesn't swell. :)
Comment Written 15-Feb-2020
reply by the author on 16-Feb-2020
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Haha.. I have not written many sonnets. They intimidate me. But... practice makes perfect. I thank you for your lovely words, Jose!!
Melissa
Comment from Gloria ....
I just love your sonnets, Melissa. Your metre is lean and your imagery vivid.
Your thesis is developed clearly in the first two stanzas and the mountain of strength becomes an adored gentleman.
The allusion to Shakespeare gives your sonnet just the special spice to make it zing.
Excellent and a pleasure to read and review. :)
Gloria
reply by the author on 15-Feb-2020
I just love your sonnets, Melissa. Your metre is lean and your imagery vivid.
Your thesis is developed clearly in the first two stanzas and the mountain of strength becomes an adored gentleman.
The allusion to Shakespeare gives your sonnet just the special spice to make it zing.
Excellent and a pleasure to read and review. :)
Gloria
Comment Written 15-Feb-2020
reply by the author on 15-Feb-2020
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Hello Gloria... thank you so very much. I always value your opinion! Sonnets are always a challenge and I have set myself a task to do more of them... and I want to branch out and approach different topics with the sonnet form... but, this was for Hubby and Valentines Day ~ he liked it ;)
Melissa
Comment from Drew Delaney
A well written sonnet with extra good rhyme ... eyes, idolize
I like the switch in the third stanza after the comparison between the mountain and river. The final lines are excellent. Nice sonnet.
Drew
reply by the author on 15-Feb-2020
A well written sonnet with extra good rhyme ... eyes, idolize
I like the switch in the third stanza after the comparison between the mountain and river. The final lines are excellent. Nice sonnet.
Drew
Comment Written 15-Feb-2020
reply by the author on 15-Feb-2020
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Hello Drew... thank you very much. I always find sonnets challenging and I really appreciate your encouragement. :)
Melissa
Comment from damommy
This is a well written sonnet in tribute to an outstanding man. Any man would enjoy having this read to him. Lovely presentation with the photo to strengthen your meaning.
reply by the author on 15-Feb-2020
This is a well written sonnet in tribute to an outstanding man. Any man would enjoy having this read to him. Lovely presentation with the photo to strengthen your meaning.
Comment Written 15-Feb-2020
reply by the author on 15-Feb-2020
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Hi Yvonne. Thank you so much!
Melissa
Comment from Dolly'sPoems
A fabulous alternative to sonnet 9, and I loved your version Melissa, you included the strength of the rock in comparison to man and his proud and firm standing, much enjoyed, love Dolly x
reply by the author on 15-Feb-2020
A fabulous alternative to sonnet 9, and I loved your version Melissa, you included the strength of the rock in comparison to man and his proud and firm standing, much enjoyed, love Dolly x
Comment Written 15-Feb-2020
reply by the author on 15-Feb-2020
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Thanks so much Dolly. I hope to improve with sonnets, but wrote this one for Hubby. :). I appreciate your comments.
Melissa
Comment from juliaSjames
A beautiful well written sonnet, Melissa. A nod to the Bard, but your poem extols manly virtues. I single out the concluding couplet for particular praise.
I'm curious. Are you compiling a book of sonnets? I note this write is numbered.
Enjoy your weekend.
Blessings Julia
reply by the author on 15-Feb-2020
A beautiful well written sonnet, Melissa. A nod to the Bard, but your poem extols manly virtues. I single out the concluding couplet for particular praise.
I'm curious. Are you compiling a book of sonnets? I note this write is numbered.
Enjoy your weekend.
Blessings Julia
Comment Written 15-Feb-2020
reply by the author on 15-Feb-2020
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Thank you for your wonderful words... No, I am not compiling a book... it is the ninth sonnet I have written over 3 years. :)
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You know I meant a FanStory
book collection? I have a few although I haven't added to them for a while.
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Thank you for your wonderful words... No, I am not compiling a book... it is the ninth sonnet I have written over 3 years. :)
Comment from Sandra du Plessis
A very well-written sonnet comparing a special man to a mountain peak's strength that will stand quite strong when earthquakes come he will stand string by your side like a man.
reply by the author on 15-Feb-2020
A very well-written sonnet comparing a special man to a mountain peak's strength that will stand quite strong when earthquakes come he will stand string by your side like a man.
Comment Written 15-Feb-2020
reply by the author on 15-Feb-2020
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Hello Sandra. Thank you for your review and comments.
Melissa
Comment from judiverse
This is beautiful, and your sonnet form is excellent. Your comparison to mountain peaks and rivers wide works well because your details are a commentary on the loved one's qualities--the quietness and strength. This makes an excellent Valentine's Day poem even though you didn't indicate it was for that. judi
reply by the author on 15-Feb-2020
This is beautiful, and your sonnet form is excellent. Your comparison to mountain peaks and rivers wide works well because your details are a commentary on the loved one's qualities--the quietness and strength. This makes an excellent Valentine's Day poem even though you didn't indicate it was for that. judi
Comment Written 15-Feb-2020
reply by the author on 15-Feb-2020
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Hi Judi. Thank you for this review and all of the encouragement it gives me!!
Melissa