Monthly Archives: December 2016

Two New Sonnets…

Posted on December 11, 2016 by juakaliandy

I love metaphysical poetry, I love ‘love’ poetry (when it’s good!) and I love the associations and connotations of writing a sonnet – crafting something, taking your time, and using skill to build something (hopefully) effective and beautiful. I also … Continue reading →

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Sonnet 5 – Comparison

Posted on December 11, 2016 by juakaliandy

I’ve heard it said that loves are all alike but I don’t think that’s right. I’ve seen the imitation brands and fading lights the fag-end fires and ill-remembered dreams of youth and lust expire; and I, on fire consumed by … Continue reading →

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Sonnet 4 – “So we began our dance”

Posted on December 11, 2016 by juakaliandy

So we began our dance that day we kissed your beauty bright, you smiled and took my hand and life commenced. Our vows we took and wished for joy – twice blessed, for love we took our stand And war … Continue reading →

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