Sonnet CLV

Shout heavenward across the crimson sky;  For mehears Olympus mine soul doth call; Soar among stars upon Pegasus fly;Set clouds afire let Zeus’ lightning enthrall. Tis but the favor of the Gods I seek,Of battles forged and vain glory foretold,Where turn of fortune t’was born of a Greek,And matrimony soared on wings of gold. Lift […]

Sonnet CLIV

Careful exquisiteness, why doth the rainCascade upon thy stormy presence hence?Kindness unfailing suffer not this pain,That deceit doth oblige such recompense.Mine benevolence hath thee forsaken Oh, love enchanting, drifting out to seaUse well thy life force that hath been takenAnd bring my fairest love back to me. For selfless pleasure hath trod mountain high,Crowning peaks […]

Sonnet CLIII

How the sea of glass mirrors but the night,Upon distant shores, silhouettes gleaming.What stars surround thee, oh maiden bright?What mount rising o’er Atlantic teeming. Proudly this jewel unfurls at summertime Crowds flock at sunset, ripe colors increase,Alluring eyes and samba steps art prime,Drums beating as inhibitions decease: This lavish end tis but a paradise, Where […]