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Sonnet 5 – Comparison
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”
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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Some Children Come
Note: I finally found this poem that I wrote for my son, Daniel a while back – and then lost! Posting now! Parents of little ones may share some of the emotion behind this – Daniel often challenges me and … Continue reading
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Sonnet 3 (Orbit)
falling always hurts or so they say and I fell hard the instant that we kissed and yet we were so high that winter’s day we fell beyond the world and into bliss in orbit all is calm and … Continue reading
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Sonnet 2
…and so you need to know a thing or two which makes me smile for I have things to say of joy and light and fun and hope and you and why my love grows stronger every day it’s … Continue reading
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Sonnet 1
A gift I give to you whose life I share Although aware that nought could pay my due Unrivalled joy compels me still to dare And here unwrap my heart, my soul, for you No loneliness remains, nor stain … Continue reading
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