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

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Date Posted: 15:46:41 03/23/03 Sun
Author: Micki Chifor ( Comment )
Subject: Re: Becoming Shakespeare: Write Your Own Sonnet (LESSON 4)
In reply to: Elizabeth Peptenar 's message, "Re: Becoming Shakespeare: Write Your Own Sonnet (LESSON 4)" on 15:04:52 03/21/03 Fri

>>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!
>
>"Ironic Ending"
>
>I pass your unknown face with one first glance.
>I am now frozen to your direction.
>When I see you my heart jumped in a trance
>Now that exposed to a new selection.
>Your beauty shines in my face like a light.
>Attracted, like a bee to a flower.
>Addicted to necter given my sight.
>Your presence near me gives off such power
>I can't keep away from you any longer
>I get courage to lift my self and stand
>I get closer, the power is stronger
>Your beauty then erased by a truck!...and
>I arise from the most terrible dream
>Worst part is, not cute, and I want to scream!

It was a good poem. I liked the whole bee or bug to a flower, it was good imagery. The ending though, could have been better. A litte bit shocked at the end, but it was a nice poem to read, plus it was better then mine, Liz!

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