This is my first attempt at an Sonnet for my poetry class along with a submission to 3WW. The three words for this week are : Feign, Imply and Virtue. I know I have a lot to learn about Sonnets, but here is my first attempt.
Secrets
I am the product of my own desires.
Sensual secrets, buried beneath my skin,
only to be exposed in the passions of fire.
Guilty whispers, echoing an unforgiving sin.
I am blinded by your touch; I imply
virtue no more. Our forbidden passion flows
like a raging river; I cannot deny
my concealed expectations. My heart knows,
as time passes and I watch the sunrise,
we must set ourselves free; return tomorrow
along that bumpy, dusty road of demise.
Feign happiness, and accept the sorrow
placed upon others in a moment of lust,
and try to regain an acceptance of trust.
Nicely done – I have a hard time with sonnets – you have captured it well.
Comment by Tumblewords — June 24, 2010 @ 1:47 am
Thank you, Tumblewords. I agree, sonnets are a challenge.
Comment by Melody — June 24, 2010 @ 3:46 am
Great poem, and the 3W were nicely used.
I’ve never tried a sonnet. Limericks are about as good as I get.
Comment by Tony Noland — June 24, 2010 @ 12:05 am
I haven’t written a sonnet in forever. This is very beautiful.
Comment by ThomG — June 24, 2010 @ 8:11 am