Date Posted:15:23:31 03/21/03 Fri Author: Elizabeth peptenar Subject: Re: Becoming Shakespeare: Write Your Own Sonnet (LESSON 4) In reply to:
Alli Salsbury
's message, "Re: Becoming Shakespeare: Write Your Own Sonnet (LESSON 4)" on 18:25:09 03/16/03 Sun
>>After reviewing the characteristics of a sonnet,
>>compose an original Elizabethan (Shakespearean) sonnet
>>of 14 lines. Your theme may be traditional (i.e.,
>>love, nature, etc.) or contemporary, but you must use
>>the correct rhyme scheme (ababcdcdefefgg) and iambic
>>pentameter. When you are finished, post your sonnet
>>as a reply to this message. Get creative and have
>fun!
>
>Well here is my sonnet, it is not about anyone in
>particular, so i hope you like it!
>"Prince Charming" is a really good sonnet, especially since it's easy to understand
>Prince Charming
>
>I caught you staring at me in the hall
>I watched my stepping as I walked by,
>and I was scared to death that I would fall,
>but as I passed by I let out a sigh.
>The sight of you made my heart skip a beat
>the mere thought of talking to you made me weak.
>Then I got the courage to finally meet,
>making the first move made me feel like a geek.
>I laughed, I smiled, I flirted a lot.
>For hours on end I could talk to you,
>but the minute bell rang, I could not be late!
>I barely made it to Spanish class, phew!
>All through class I could only think of you,
>I have met my prince, my dream has come true!