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Date Posted: 20:34:45 03/23/03 Sun
Author: Seema Patel
Subject: Re: LESSON #4 (STUDENTS PLEASE READ!)
In reply to: Razvan Marc 's message, "Re: LESSON #4 (STUDENTS PLEASE READ!)" on 19:47:50 03/23/03 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!
>
>You've been everything to me: a father,
>Teacher, playmate, model, conscience, friend.
>Sometimes I'm not certain why you bother,
>If your feelings on my words depend.
>I know I haven't been the child I should:
>Far from it, and I really can't say why.
>I know exactly what I'd label good,
>But in the real world something goes awry.
>Underneath my actions there is love,
>Gratitude, respect, and admiration.
>Sometimes I don't know what I'm thinking of,
>But I thank God you're in for the duration.
>I'm sorry, sorry for the things I do,
>But please believe I cherish Mom and you.

I really liked this poem and I think you did a great job not only with using the right rhyme scheme and iambic pentameter, but with the overall meaning too. It was a really nice and thoughtful poem.

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