Who Posted April 15, 2010 Share Posted April 15, 2010 For my English class I had to write a poem, and I thought it might be decent enough to share it. It's a Petrachan sonnet, although I didn't incorporate any meter or feet (I know most are in Iambic Pentameter, but it's not like I have all day to sit around and mess with it). Basically for those that don't know, an Italian sonnet is 14 lines, with an octave and a sestet. The octave introduces a problem, while the sestet some sort of resolution. I also tried to incorporate literary devices such as alliteration, metaphor, oxymoron, and some others that escape me right now. The poem assignment was to describe past memories. I had chosen to describe the first time I saw the cherry blossom trees bloom where I live (Which was several years ago). Of course that's only the literal meaning of the poem. Being a sonnet, a Petrachan one as well, there are hidden connotations. Poetry is sure a great way to let it out in a productive way wouldn't you say so? As for the title, I wasn't really sure what to call it. I thought it was appropriate though, since the poem is about the past. I'm not really looking for critique, I just wanted to share it with people. If I made you think about the poem beyond the literal level, then I think I've done my job as a poet. Enjoy. Distant Years Under the impression that the world was nothing but gloomNever in my life had I witnessed this sightRadiant yellow center that was bright as penetrating lightEven my melancholy subsides while witnessing the cherry blossom bloomQuickly the pale pink petals pierce my heartUp in the sky the merciless wind blows them awayIn this cold, warming day in MayThe moment seemed to last forever, yet in the end I had to part Every night since that fateful dayDreaming to escape the reality of this baneLost I had become, for I was too lateOblivious I had been, if only I could return to that perfect moment in MayVoices tell me that they will bloom againEven so, my first shall forever be my fate The Complete MTA Handbook | Runecrafting Pouch Analysis | Mobilizing Armies Locator Index Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pirate_Felix Posted April 15, 2010 Share Posted April 15, 2010 sestet...? you mean sextet? Also, nice poem. [hide]Felix, je moeder.Je moeder felixJe vader, felix.Felix, je oma.Felix, je ongelofelijk gave pwnaze avatar B)Felix, je moeder.[/hide] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Mrmegakirby Posted April 20, 2010 Share Posted April 20, 2010 Yes, it's a great way to let things out. Great job ^^ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nah_idiot Posted June 4, 2010 Share Posted June 4, 2010 sounds like its about being trapped indoors scaping all day then finally going outside Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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