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 […]
Sonnet CLII
O, splendorous eyes thy distant gaze enthralls;For such sweetness adorned in truth doth live!Sunlight streams bright, o’er fairest waterfalls;Befitting that beauty rare would’st here give.That hearts forgiv’n hath bravely filled with tears,Cleansing thy sorrow’d breast throughout the age,Removing thorns that plagued thy youthful fears,As Spring's thawing gaze subdues Winter’s rage.And, for a spell, faith’s lone […]
Sonnet CLI
Careful exquisiteness, why doth the rain Cascade 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 sea Use well thy life force that hath been taken And bring my fairest love back to me. For selfless […]
Sonnet CL
Think not only of where life doth flourish; Hereto embrace this mortal enigma, That starry-eyed vastness thy soul nourish, Where this ancient sphere defies all stigma. When skies bellow and breathe o’er thee softly, And beckon bravely stirring the darkness, Début youth’s vigor pleasing nights awfully, Illuminating life’s dim hued starkness; Then vain inconstant strife […]
Sonnet CXLIX
How hast thine assurance burned an exquisite glow,And marked a voyage deprived at thine side,For dishonor’s vile shroud deceptions show,Retreating amid foul beseeching pride?That ample joy replete with mem’ries tossed,Hath stormed mine depths in rhythmic reverieTo freeze the pain of my war-torn soul lost,And stirs the breath and sets mine spirit free:Beyond thy blame give […]
Sonnet CXLVIII
Ageless beauty thy legacy entombed Where blissful nobility once did shine Can’st thou give of thine ornament heirloom’d? Or wilt death deny love’s flourishing vine? Honeysuckle rose sing loudly and gay, Tender bloom so fragrant and truly rare, Fill up my senses with love come to play; Pervade and consume my being if ye dare. […]
Sonnet CXLVII
As bright as dawn’s morning light revealest, Thou in thine own countenance wisdom grow. Far beyond yon azure skies entreatest, Beauty’s freshness upon mine heart bestow. Unlimited bounty born of the stars, Wherein love’s myst’ries art fully endow’d, Unveiled in the barren shadows of Mars, Reborn as Nature’s increase hath allow’d. Your servant bathed in […]
Sonnet CXLVI
Let darkness be the light of enchantment; For blushing pilgrims do such refuge find, Like honey through the combs first amazement, Thrilling appetite of form, heart, and mind. Let pleasure rise within youth’s fortress strong; And play melodic sky’s symphonic bliss, Holding boundless gaze that defies all wrong; As tapestries of mind bear love’s first […]
Sonnet CXLV
Scoff if thou must in sullied countenance,As the lion doth prowl and stalk its prey,Speak of thine own redemptive eminence,That thou in such offence would rue the day.Forbidden desire fading sweetly thus,For darkness inherent devours the light,To summon the burning flame within us,And implore recompense for love’s delight.Burden’s breast doth rage in repulsive hate,Gasping for […]