EN MEMORIUM
A sonnet in honor and memory of a true master
He passed away in honor; and mourners
Wept at his death--he was a true artist.
Though decades pass, we, though foreigners,
Forget not yet the genius we have missed.
And now, sorry at our deprivation,
Find great comfort in the treasures we hold:
The greatest is indeed God's salvation,
As he, within his finest chapters told.
I wonder, if he here and alive,
Would I be strong enough to breathe "thank you."?
For learning hours, inspiration athrive,
The scenes that touched--made me sob, and smile, too;
O! I think I should like, when dead, to lie
In Westminster Abbey, at Dickens' side.
Thank you for your time, and comments, in advance.
2007-10-26 12:37:52 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Arts & Humanities ➔ Poetry
It's so beautiful, I may cry.
2007-10-26 16:04:56 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Very good, the rhyming scheme is excellent, the iambic pentameter is very good, but with only a couple of accent wobbles, but I'll not mention that. Sonnets are difficult at best, and that one is very good. I enjoyed reading it, thank you.
2007-10-26 14:01:46 · answer #2 · answered by Dondi 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You did a very good job on this; as sonnets are not the easiest things to do ,,thanks for sharing.
2007-10-26 15:08:39 · answer #3 · answered by Cami lives 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Not bad, keep it up. = )
2007-10-26 12:54:05 · answer #4 · answered by Joey 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋