I wrote a sonnet — more like an attempt at one — and thought I could share it with you all. This year, I had to take Shakespeare as a Creative Writing major. We were asked to write a sonnet and I challenged myself to write with a nature description and of course about love, in honor of Shakespeare. It also hit two birds with one stone as it was a perfect gift for Valentine’s Day and Galentine’s Day! I hope you all enjoy my attempt.
Maiden of Beauty
Eyes as dark as the trees in winter
Heart as pure and soft as fresh fallen snow
Dress blushed scarlet — my heart yearns to win her
Oh to drink springtime wine in the meadow
To have her ruby rouge lips caress mine
It was once just a wish, a dream, a want
But alas it is now finally time
As she is now more than a confidant
Tonight she lay sweetly upon my chest
For every breath I breathe air she receives
There is no better place than this to rest
Her fingers twirl sunflowers as she weaves
Forever I’ll love her body and soul
Wither we may, but our love — never old.
I hope you all enjoyed that attempt. This assignment really has me looking at nature more and I find myself writing more poetry again. We are in a really trying time with the current pandemic and I found writing some poetry incredibly soothing. I recommend you all try writing poems. It’s an excellent way to grow words, learn meanings in a fun way as well as get rid of boredom while we are stuck inside. Happy writing!