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Date Posted: 10:57:50 03/23/03 Sun
Author: Caitlan Allen
Subject: Re: Becoming Shakespeare: Write Your Own Sonnet (LESSON 4)
In reply to: Rebecca Maaske 's message, "Re: Becoming Shakespeare: Write Your Own Sonnet (LESSON 4)" on 22:38:44 03/20/03 Thu

>>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!
>
>
>The sun is slowly setting
>We sit and watch the stars arise
>This moment is not worth forgetting
>My feelings I cannot disguise
>I have waited for so very long
>To share just one simple kiss
>There is no way this could be wrong
>It is such a state of bliss
>You wrap your arms around me
>And tell me that you care
>You opened my eyes and let me see
>I hope this moment not to wear
>Our feelings for each other we simply cannot deny
>As that one last shimmering star goes shooting by

That was so good! i agree with kendall, you did a beautiful job!

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  • Re: Becoming Shakespeare: Write Your Own Sonnet (LESSON 4) -- Mrs. G., 12:47:40 03/23/03 Sun
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