He was the melody, and she the beat
Not what one would expect, not in the least
Configured differently they were complete
What is love? It’s the nature of the beast.
With grace, with caring, with such complete ease
They moved and mixed with precision so true
The music they make, from them sadness flees;
Nothing could tear them apart, nor should do.
But, what if he beat, and she melody?
What if their music discordant, it makes
Forced apart; so there be melancholy?
Two not drift as one, sadly for their sake.
They grew more together than one alone
Rejoice! For they have nothing to atone.
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Art by Portia Burton
If anyone is wondering where my fiction/poetry has been this week, I’m writing a 10,000 word submission, plus getting the Rule of Three blog challenge up, so…I just needed to jot something down. This came from watching an indie band that I follow. Portia’s art came later. Hope you like it.
Love it Stu, thanks for sharing!
You’re welcome, El. I was just meandering what it was like, to have music in you all the time. Thanks.
Fantastic poetry Stuart! I want to become one of your students suddenly but alas!!!
Thank you Kriti. I don’t teach creative writing all that much. I wish people would hire me for it, but… Thank you all the same.
love this post… nice one
Thank you very much. Glad you enjoyed it. There are other sonnets on here. Look on the side bar.
Love it Stu. Of course I like anything music related, but this tells a story using music and a couple, or what look like angels in the picture. I think it is beautifully timed and rhymed. Hope you keep doing sonnets as you have time.
Thanks Jill. As I wrote above, I only put Portia’s illustration after i wrote it. I just thought it fit nicely, but should not dictate the feeling of the poem. I am glad you liked it.
My friend Stu persists with the Sonnet,
Methinks he has bees in his bonnet,
For seldom doth he write,
16 lines fore he takes flight,
As if he’s the flag on a kite!
ummm…ok..I must be missing something, again. According to sonnets online, This is what I’ve found:
Here are the rules:
It must consist of 14 lines.
It must be written in iambic pentameter (duh-DUH-duh-DUH-duh-DUH-duh-DUH-duh-DUH).
It must be written in one of various standard rhyme schemes.
I’ve been using:
ABAB (main theme)
CDCD (theme extended)
EFEF (third quatrain is a twist or conflict)
GG (summary/conclusion)
So..if there is a 15th and 16th line, well… you’ll have to use your imagination. IF I’m doing an “off rule” well, then…so bee it. Pun intended.