Moonlight Is for Lovers
a romantic sonnet for everyone34 total reviews
Comment from Pam (respa)
-Nice image and
presentation.
-Your notes are appreciated.
-A well written poem with
good rhyme and imagery:
"The silken lake's awash in silver beams."
-The moon always makes a
good topic for a romance poem.
-Good luck in the contest.
reply by the author on 29-Apr-2020
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-Nice image and
presentation.
-Your notes are appreciated.
-A well written poem with
good rhyme and imagery:
"The silken lake's awash in silver beams."
-The moon always makes a
good topic for a romance poem.
-Good luck in the contest.
Comment Written 28-Apr-2020
reply by the author on 29-Apr-2020
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Thank you so much, Pam, for sharing my sonnet and taking the time to specify what you like about it.
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You are very welcome; I enjoyed the sonnet.
Comment from dragonpoet
I like the intertwining of Greek mythology in this love sonnet.
Maybe since this form is also called an Italian sonnet, you should
change it to the Roman gods.
Good luck in the contest
Keep writing and stay healthy
Joan
reply by the author on 28-Apr-2020
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I like the intertwining of Greek mythology in this love sonnet.
Maybe since this form is also called an Italian sonnet, you should
change it to the Roman gods.
Good luck in the contest
Keep writing and stay healthy
Joan
Comment Written 28-Apr-2020
reply by the author on 28-Apr-2020
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Hi Joan. Well, I thought about beginning the poem with Luna, but the stress is on the wrong syllable. Many thanks for sharing my sonnet, and stay safe.
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You are right about that. Don't mention it.
Joan
Comment from The_Boy_Whodunnit
Some wonderful descriptive language, to share your message. I think you have the rhymes really well and they feel natural, which is difficult in this form with so many needing to rhyme. Good luck in the contest.
reply by the author on 28-Apr-2020
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Some wonderful descriptive language, to share your message. I think you have the rhymes really well and they feel natural, which is difficult in this form with so many needing to rhyme. Good luck in the contest.
Comment Written 28-Apr-2020
reply by the author on 28-Apr-2020
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You are so right! The rhyme scheme of a Petrarchan sonnet can drive you balmy. I am so pleased you liked my language and rhymes. Thank you for sharing.
Comment from Susanjohn
I simply love this sonnet! What an exceptional job you did writing this. Imagery, wording, easy peasy, smooth as silk flowing, I just am so loving this one. Just lovely!!!:-)
reply by the author on 28-Apr-2020
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I simply love this sonnet! What an exceptional job you did writing this. Imagery, wording, easy peasy, smooth as silk flowing, I just am so loving this one. Just lovely!!!:-)
Comment Written 28-Apr-2020
reply by the author on 28-Apr-2020
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Music to my ears, Susan! Thank you so much for your wonderful praise of my sonnet and that galaxy of stars.
Comment from Dolly'sPoems
These Petrarchan Sonnets are not easy to write and to flow well but your sonnet has a silky flow, I'm loving the sentiments and the rhymes, much enjoyed, love Dolly x
reply by the author on 28-Apr-2020
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These Petrarchan Sonnets are not easy to write and to flow well but your sonnet has a silky flow, I'm loving the sentiments and the rhymes, much enjoyed, love Dolly x
Comment Written 28-Apr-2020
reply by the author on 28-Apr-2020
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Hi, Dolly! Yes, the Petrarchan sonnet is more challenging to write than the Shakespearian sonnet, but I enjoyed writing this one. Many thanks for your kind praise of its "silky flow" and rhymes.
Comment from BeasPeas
This is a lovely sonnet. I particularly like the second stanza which describes longevity in love and how it isn't just a youthful emotion. It can be one that carries throughout a lifetime. Best of luck in the contest. Marilyn
reply by the author on 27-Apr-2020
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This is a lovely sonnet. I particularly like the second stanza which describes longevity in love and how it isn't just a youthful emotion. It can be one that carries throughout a lifetime. Best of luck in the contest. Marilyn
Comment Written 27-Apr-2020
reply by the author on 27-Apr-2020
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Thank you very much, Marilyn, for your wonderful praise of my sonnet.
Comment from Gypsy Blue Rose
Moonlight Is for Lovers
Hello my friend
A lovely entry for the
Petrarchan Sonnet contest. It's a romantic sonnet for all of us. Thank you very much. You did a great job with the rules. Well done.
reply by the author on 27-Apr-2020
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Moonlight Is for Lovers
Hello my friend
A lovely entry for the
Petrarchan Sonnet contest. It's a romantic sonnet for all of us. Thank you very much. You did a great job with the rules. Well done.
Comment Written 27-Apr-2020
reply by the author on 27-Apr-2020
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Thank you very much, Gypsy. I am delighted you enjoyed my sonnet.
Comment from Marjon van Bruggen
Lovely, romantic Petrarchan sonnet. It conjures images of romantic moments at the lake with only the moon being a witness of the awakening love.
I like Greek mythology coming in, which gives the poem something timeless. Selene and Naiads are just right in this atmosphere.
Thanks for posting.
reply by the author on 27-Apr-2020
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Lovely, romantic Petrarchan sonnet. It conjures images of romantic moments at the lake with only the moon being a witness of the awakening love.
I like Greek mythology coming in, which gives the poem something timeless. Selene and Naiads are just right in this atmosphere.
Thanks for posting.
Comment Written 27-Apr-2020
reply by the author on 27-Apr-2020
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Thank you so much, Marjon, for this marvelous review of my sonnet. I am especially pleased you like the mythological allusions.
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You are very welcome.
Comment from susand3022
Hello Author, Your Petrarchan Sonnet followed the format well and flowed smoothly as I read it. I would be remiss if I didn't mention that you may want to take your initials from the bottom of the poem as it's supposed to be anonymous for the competition. :)
reply by the author on 27-Apr-2020
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Hello Author, Your Petrarchan Sonnet followed the format well and flowed smoothly as I read it. I would be remiss if I didn't mention that you may want to take your initials from the bottom of the poem as it's supposed to be anonymous for the competition. :)
Comment Written 27-Apr-2020
reply by the author on 27-Apr-2020
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Thank you so much for your kind praise of my sonnet and the heads-up about my initials.
Comment from Iza Deleanu
I am putting Selene and serene in the same equation with the beautiful moon from your picture. The last stanza reminds us that no matter what the time does to our bodies, our minds are the same:"My body may have aged, but not that part
Which savors moonlight still, a murmured word.
If witness to romance, my mind replays
That very moment when you won my heart.
A wondrous summer night when I first heard
Soft sighs and saw love shining in your gaze."
Thank you for sharing and good luck with the contest.
reply by the author on 27-Apr-2020
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I am putting Selene and serene in the same equation with the beautiful moon from your picture. The last stanza reminds us that no matter what the time does to our bodies, our minds are the same:"My body may have aged, but not that part
Which savors moonlight still, a murmured word.
If witness to romance, my mind replays
That very moment when you won my heart.
A wondrous summer night when I first heard
Soft sighs and saw love shining in your gaze."
Thank you for sharing and good luck with the contest.
Comment Written 27-Apr-2020
reply by the author on 27-Apr-2020
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Thank you so much, Iza, for your praise of my sonnet, especially your focus on the sestet.
