Lessons in Life (Sonnet)

I can write a sonnet in a moment
and with that I pretty much sum my life.
I spot a comet in the firmament,
that bare covers wasted effort and strife.
I look at a life that is sore lacking,
and wonder at how I avoid substance.
I run to and fro without much slacking.
It is a cover for an empty dance.
I seem to be always pushing the edge.
I know well it is the wrong edge to push.
Rail against those who push me to the ledge,
knowing I gave a target ripe and lush.
I long to do work that is remembered,
live a life with no excuses tendered



Copyright © Mistycalpoet Oct. 2010.

Meggie Gultiano
maganda to lil sis... Ate Meg mo

 

seema chowdhury
very beautiful and nicely composed.

vinita18
A handsomely composed verse. The last two lines bring out such a noble intent. wonderful writing!

Karin Anderson
A wonderfully crafted Sonnet and I always love reading sonnets particularly when they are deep and meaningful like yours. The picture is just perfect to set it all off...

tom balch
A beautifully penned sonnet.

Sandra Martyres
This is brilliant Cindy....I share everyone's view...You rock and it sure feels good to have you back...

sridevi
Each line is a poetry in itself Misty...in the words of Frank FJR, you rock MIssy :)))

Jenny Gordon
I like it very well. Fascinating, beautiful. An excellent discussion on this serious topic beautifully rendered.