Hidden Truth

by michaeld

Published February 11, 2012

In Poetry

FORWARD: This is an english project that I had to do recently. The teacher gave us 14 rhyming words and we had to create a "Shakespearian Sonnet" with them. This is just how mine turned out.

For now, they wish upon this fateful star
And bask in its light until dusk.
Although I look towards them from afar,
The search for me with forbidden lust.
I blow down to them, my words on their lips
With a voice far softer than the wind.
But my voice, this star’s rays do eclipse
Shall keep me to the ground, pinned.
Their weary eyes wander and follow me to a cave
For they have now noticed me, they elate.
They do not realize their future is sorrowfully grave,
As for now they ignorantly celebrate.
Alas, they notice the star and turn away.
And once more, it is I they betray. 
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anna91423 commented Comment · Feb 12, 2012

Hey, thanks for the review, thought I'd return the favor:
I really enjoyed this, I studied Romeo and Juliet last year and had to do a similar project. I loved the contrast between their happiness and the future, it fits in very well with Shakespeare's use of prolepsis in the play. Also I love the last line, as it makes it feel very personal and it made me want to know how they will betray you and how they betrayed you before. I wasn't entirely sure who the narrator was, my best guess is love or fate, but I think it's good that there's a bit of mystery as to who is speaking.
Well done, you've written a beautiful sonnet here. :)

Thank you! I actually have to read it to the class tomorrow as with my other poem called "Waxen Mason Jars"! Once again, thank you so much for the kind comment, it really means a lot :)



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