Sonnet CLXXXVIII

The scarlet sparrow perched on a branch,Proud sprite, from whence grace her wings did brighten.From depth of soul tears fell in avalanche,Yet by her grit did the world enlighten. In my love’s eyes mine own will firmly rose;The bloom lit sparks caressing all my might.With purity, courage, and pointed toes,When beauty tearfully stood tall that […]

Sonnet CLXXXVII

From you have I been absent in the spring, When proud-pied April dress’d in all his trim Hath put a spirit of youth in every thing, That heavy Saturn laugh’d and leap’d with him. Yet nor the lays of birds nor the sweet smell Of different flowers in odour and in hue Could make me […]

Sonnet CLXXXVI

Blissful aquamarine Eden of heart,Where Sun doth frolic in a dance of light,Upon thy shore brimming till swells depart,And surge thee with commanding waves of might. Oh! Mine own darkness confronted by fearHath trust revealed, wherein I am fulfilled,For thou art sublime; drying every tear; With timeless beauty thy love hath instilled, And grains of […]