Re: Becoming Shakespeare: Write Your Own Sonnet (LESSON 4) -- Shakespeare's Sonnets

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Date Posted: 11:41:03 03/23/03 Sun
Author: Becca G.
Subject: Re: Becoming Shakespeare: Write Your Own Sonnet (LESSON 4)
In reply to: kay obray 's message, "Re: Becoming Shakespeare: Write Your Own Sonnet (LESSON 4)" on 11:12:26 03/18/03 Tue

>>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!
>
>dont even think of making fun of me :)
>I dont think i even did this right...
>
>I cannot think of anyone but you
>Deep feelings I hid suddenly arise
>Hearing you confess, I want to tell too.
>I am held back, but you see in my eyes.
>From you, I can't hide what I feel inside,
>To be with you is where I want to be.
>But someone's in the way, to him I've lied.
>I'll take it all back, someone set me free,
>Above all, it is your love that I crave
>Without you, I feel only misery.
>But I am not yet free, I'm still a slave.
>Wait for me, please, my feelings won't erase.
>I'll always be here, picturing your face.

Kay~
OMG! When I read this I cried Kay! I just couldn't stop crying it was sooooo moving! tear.... lol!
~Becca

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