Shakespearean Sonnet
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- Analysis of Shakespeare's "Sonnet 30"- "When to the Sessions of Sweet Silent Thought"William Shakespeare's Sonnets 30 appears to be about a day when the speaker is so overwhelmed with emotion that writing about it is the only way he can release it, and move on;
Questioning Migration: Shakespearean Sonnet for Shakespearean Sonnet ContestA poems about human travels including space travelthat questions our path and purpose.- Analysis of Shakespeare's "Sonnet 23"- "As An Unperfect Actor on the Stage"Shakespeare's Sonnet 23 is addressed to the lovely boy, and tries to convey the awkwardness that the poet feels towards the boy. This awkwardness is due to depth of emotion that the speaker has for
How to Write a Shakespearean SonnetA look at how to write a Shakespearean styled sonnet.- Analysis of Shakespeare's "Sonnets 19" -"Devouring Time, Blunt Thou the Lion's Paws"Sonnet 19 describes Time as being monstrous and committing crimes against nature; the most heinous crime being disfiguring the beautiful young man, in any way.
Shakespeare Sonnet GuideShakespeare wrote memorable sonnets in addition to his plays. Here are some sites that will help you to learn more about Shakespeare as the crafter of the sonnet form.
Parsing Shakespeare Sonnet 30"When to the sessions of sweet silent thought/ I summon up remembrance of things past" and more. A feast of repetition.
Shakespeare Sonnets - Audio Poems with No Download NecessaryListen to six famous Shakespeare sonnets. There is no need to download the audio poems. Just click and listen.- Raphael's Portrait of a Man Illustrates Shakespeare's Sonnet 49 PerfectlyArt and literature are two mediums which often tell the same story. The two mediums pair so well that modern day artists' and authors' works often collaborate together to create books.
- Lost (Shakespearean Sonnet)Sometimes we wander, other times, we wonder why?!
- Life's Masquerade: A Shakespearean SonnetThis is a sonnet about the constant battles in life, in all the forms it takes. It is also about the triumphant resolve of the human spirit.
- Shakespearean SonnetA Shakespearean sonnet about love and loss.
- Help (Shakespearean Sonnet)Sometimes to help ourselves we must help others.
- Memories of All SeasonsA Shakespearean sonnet is a form of poetry consisting of fourteen lines of iambic pentameter and a rather formal rhyming scheme.
A Dark Shakespearean Sonnet: Black RoseA dark Shakespearean sonnet revealing a melancholy mood. Mostly in iambic pentameter, keeping in mind Shakespeare himself sometimes used two stressed syllables or trochaic pentameter.
Shakespearean Sonnet: ChildhoodA Shakespearean sonnet written about childhood and the joys of being young.
Shakespearean Sonnet from the Perspective of Victor FrankensteinThis is a sonnet from the perspective of Victor Frankenstein, the protagonist from Mary Shelley's classic novel. Contrary to popular belief, Victor is actually the scientist who created the monster, which is simply called the "beast" in the book.
Dreamy Dreams of the SeaDreams of the sea.- Analysis of William Shakespeare's "Sonnets 29"- "When, In Disgrace with Fortune and Men's Eyes"In Elizabethan England, professional writers were among those most highly revered. Writers all across England sought aristocratic patronage, and the few that achieved this coveted position were amply rewarded with money, protection, and prestige.
He Sings: A Shakespearean SonnetThis is a modern-day Shakespearean sonnet. A lover's complaint, feelings unrequited, being down, and getting down, then dancing to the music anyway.
The Hands of Time UnshackledShakespeare inspired sonnet on the hands of time and love. Time may seem to push you into confinement, whereas love lifts you to freedom.
Another Shakespearean SonnetPlease read it for itself.- Living to Learn (Shakespearean Sonnet)Living to Learn (Shakespearean Sonnet)
Shakespearean Sonnet Contest: Love's ReplayAfter two husbands and two divorces, dating can be a tricky proposition.
Every Line - Shakespearean SonnetA poem about the city.- Parody on Shakespeare's Sonnet 18A parody inspired by Shakespeare's Sonnet 18, more commonly known as "Shall I Compare Thee To A Summer's Day?"
- Young Love Grown OldA retelling of a poem I wrote in high school about a boy who broke my heart.
- Poetry Contest Submission - "Temple"This is a Shakespearean sonnet, written for a poetry contest.
Shakespearean Sonnet: The Battle of Writing MoreChanges here, Google, writers stuck in the middle, and here comes a sonnet.
Shakespearean Sonnet OverwhelmingHave you ever gotten so overwhelmed by a situation that you didn't know what to do?- Love Until Death: A Shakespearean SonnetFourteen lines in iambic pentameter about love.
- If Half so Fair a LoveSonnets quite often have this theme of unrequited or unspoken love that was "otherworldly" in it's degree and scope.
To Choose HimEveryday life can weigh us down with worry and regret, but when we choose to follow Christ we realize that we are not alone and can rely on His strength. No matter how dark it gets, He will redeem us.
The Child ScholarA Shakespearean sonnet about our daughter's pre-K graduation. A Shakespearean sonnet is a 14-line poem, composed of twelve lines of iambic pentameter and ending in a rhyming couplet. The rhyme scheme of a Shakespearean sonnet is ABABCDCDEFEFGG.
No I Do Not Dwell on the Dismal HourNo I do not dwell on the dismal hour - A Shakespearean Sonnet- Shakespearean Sonnets (Re)ConsideredThe Shakespearean or "Elizabethan" sonnet was a recent contest call. Some are good, some are not. Creativity does not have to stumble much to fall. I hope to regain my honor.
The Trail of Trials - a Shakespearean SonnetA Shakespearean sonnet written in iambic pentameter for National Poetry Month.
EternalA Shakespearean sonnet is a wonderful form of poetic writing. Traditional Shakespearean sonnets have fourteen lines, iambic pentameter, and a rhyme scheme of every other line rhyming with the last two lines as a rhyming couplet.
Writing as LoveSometimes writing a new poem is like taking a new lover; you are uncertain and scared you may not be good enough...
My Shakespearean SonnetA contest to write a Shakespearean Sonnet? I always love a challenge. This is National Poetry Month and this is my version written in iambic pentameter. Enjoy!
