Old poets, torturing their thoughts to rhyme,
their lovely English verse to end-words tied,
oft found just cause to moan of 'envious Time',
and seek immortal fame in 'Time defied';
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Quite right, John. It was planned to demonstrate poetry's 'baser self'. I put it up because we were talking about the sonnet in the Forum, and the constrictions of rhyme.
i dont agree with some of the points because it really shows your baser self but the ending was really well executed. it leaves the earlier part of the poem disturbing.
Altough I usually reserve comment on sonnets as I feel they are a form not to be messed with - this one did work for me Michael - it flowed effortlessly.. Good job, Sxx
Very good sonnet, Michael. You know I like these, my friend, and you've turned the phrases with a deft pen.
Good as it gets.