(A Petrarchan, or Italian, Sonnet)
What love is love? The question he does ask
A love most hard to find it would so seem
‘Tis pure and true this love of which we dream
And want so greatly now to find, unmask
Have faith! ‘Tis not an impossible task!
Is true love bound by passion so extreme?
Perhaps it is defined by great esteem
For those in whose sweet love we seek to bask
A love so true is chaste, tender, faithful
It knows no bounds to deep, warm affection
It does not take devotion for granted
It honours, worships and is respectful
It proffers commitment and protection
Such pure and precious love is enchanted
Words © 2010 K A Little.
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I'm hoping that you have such a love, Little Kate.
Fusun: Love IS a puzzle! Thank you for reading again. I really appreciate it!
Trilogy: Hi sweetpea! I thought yours was done! Oh well... quickly, hop to it and finish! The challenge is on!
"Have faith! ‘Tis not an impossible task!"
That's the ticket! You are wise beyond your years. This was such a perfect poem. LOVED it!
l'Heure Bleue: Thank you ... I like that you see it as I do
Just Cathy: Yes, a love like that is magical! Thank you for your high praise ... but "perfect"!!!! No, I am not worthy.
I'm game...I'll give it a shot soon.
Scanner: How wonderful! You do deserve to have it too!
Lezlie
Patricia: Yes, the love for our children is indeed very strong and I know exactly what you mean too when you say "ferocious"! My poem speaks more to what I define, or desire, true love to be between a man and a woman. Thank you!
Caroline: Thank you so much!
Will: Si, Italiano! Grazie!!!!
Dina: I'm so glad you did! Thank you too!
You create an archetypal quality with your work.
~R+~
I love that, Kate. There are many layers here. I want to peel them all back. I know your golden heart lies beneath all of them....:)
PW: How lovely of you to say so!
Susan: Ooh! I feel exposed! Seriously, thank you for the lovely comment. Much appreciated.
Sally: Thank you so much! But you know ... if I can do it anyone can! I've been teaching myself a little about poetry and also with a little help from my friends here on OS I think I might have come a long way in a short time. I hope it's reasonable poetry at least.
mLee: 'Twas my first sonnet ... so I was hoping it would pass as reasonable. Nonetheless, it was good fun! Cheers to you too!
And .. you know what? ... I was only thinking last night that I might tackle a Shakespearean sonnet! Guess I have to now!!!!
Wish me luck!
r
Pilgrim: What a wonderful way to describe love, Pilgrim! I agree. And thank you for the wonderful compliment, dear friend.