Humble Bard's Avowal (writing's pleasure)

English Sonnet

  

Author's Note

Painting: Oil on Canvas, courtesy of Wikimedia Commons.

Please, feel free to leave helpful critique and/or well-meant, constructive comments!
I am always up for improvement. : )

Reviews

[Aura]

A beautiful Sonnet Mr.Richard! This poem speaks of a poets love for sharing their work for the world to see. They expect nothing in return, only just to touch another person's soul in some way. They put their love for the subject and the poetry form into their piece which exemplifies how beautiful and extraordinary their work becomes as a result of the dedication! Nicely written!

[Richard🖌]

Dear Aura 🌱

I thank you most gratefully for sharing your most gracious words in so accurately relating the essence of this Sonnet, in particular, and my own poetic virtues and intentions, in general … it's so very nice to be understood and appreciated in such an intuitively appreciative way.

Most humbly … I bow! ⁓ Richard🍃

[Aura]

You are most welcome :)

[TL Boehm]

Lovely work. Easy to read yet polished. Made me smile.

[Richard🖌]

Thank you, Tammy 🌾

I am ever-so warmly grateful to you for selecting one of my poems to read and comment on, with such favorable praise.

It's a pleasure to know you think this humble piece is lovely, too; especially, that it brought a smile to your sweet face! ⁓ Richard 🍃

[barleygirl]

As usual for you & sonnets, everything perfectly polished, along with great art to gaze upon. The thing I like the most about this one is how there's no heavy Elizabethan dialect, which isn't easy or fun for me to read (& you know I'm the type of poet who just wants to have fun) . . . and instead, this sounds nicely conversational, while also retaining the formality of style & topic. Good on you for encouraging other writers in this way. Hope your new year is staring with contentment (((HUGS))) Fondly, Margie

[Richard🖌]

Good mornin', Lady Margie 🌤️

The sun should just about be peeking over the California mountain tops to greet you 'n the girls. : ) I hope, you've all enjoyed a warm, restful night's sleep.
How lovely it is you've found such favor in a Sonnet. Some of the things I enjoy about this form is how, after all these years, it's still a nice challenge, and whether composing in classical or contemporary expression, it is versatile enough to accompany any topic or mode of thinking and feeling … even for those who "just wanna have fun!" ; )
What a beautifully encouraging and appreciative review to begin the new year.

Thank you, Margie Dear, with my warmest wish for a magically bountiful, heartfelt 2021 … Happy Hugs! ⁓ Richard 🍃

[barleygirl]

Since it's snowing in Texas, I'll whine about how we've had a mere 1.5 inches of rain since last spring in California!

[Richard🖌]

Gosh, Margie,
Wish I'd known … we've had over 24" too much here we could've sent your way.
Maybe, the California rain gods will collude with the Texas deity to share more generously in the right places … well, one can always hope. ; )

[barleygirl]

Thanks for the offer to share! *smile*

[Richard🖌]

A n y t i m e *

[Vectra Mendonie]

I liked this and I really think it captures how writing feels. Good job!

[Richard🖌]

Thank you ever-so much, Vectra, for your brief but insightful thought and praise.

A most lovely day to ya! ⁓ Richard 🍃

[Relic]

I always find your poems interesting to browse, Richard. The words are always interesting and in some constructive format that's easy to navigate. I find that's becoming less and less viable on this site these days.

[Richard🖌]

Well,
if it isn't my very fine friend, Tim! It is such a great surprise to greet you here today.
We're very pleased you've arrived back from your brief sojourn away … you've been missed and inquired about by many, you know.
It's such an humbling blessing for my wee efforts to be appreciated and enjoyed by an artist so accomplished as yourself … I bow.
It is true what you say about structured poetry on here, and I find this to be so (in general) across the net on the multitude of sites I serve on.
I, suppose, if one is to find such quality, they must be selective in what and whom they read and review, or to learn to more gracefully accept that which is taking place by a number of the younger, newer, less studied, and practiced writers that seem to pick up pen and scribe as they so wish, without form of discipline the more refined craft and art commands … ahhh, but all too often, such is the radical change of rebellion, until it eventually reaches its reasonable/natural balance, eh? : )

Thank you, My Friend … it is good to see you here again, on this bright, warm, sunlit day! ⁓ Richard 🍃

[Relic]

You're welcome, Richard. And thank you for the kind words. I am humbled by them.

[Beccy]

Not only spot on form, but both humorous and witty to boot.

Much enjoyed.

Beccy.

[Richard🖌]

Hi, Beccy 🍂
A nice compliment on the form, and to know you enjoyed this piece is ever-so gratifying, too; thank You sincerely
I did not expect "humorous and witty", but I know the reader often perceives in their own ways.

I am always grateful for your reading my humble efforts, Beccy … most gracious and grateful hugs to You! ⁓ Richard : )

[Rye]

Excellent write and right on cue, Love this and your last line tickled my funny bone.
I am a sucker for rhyming poetry and form writes, I believe this falls in a form, but can't place it.
This is quite good.

[Richard🖌]

Hi, Ryanna! 🍃
Warmest thanks for the read, thoughtful comments, and encouraging compliments to this English [Shakespearean] Sonnet.
Every poem I compose is in a poetic form; so, from that which you say, I know you'll enjoy all my poetry. : )

How happy you've made me feel that you love this piece … I am proud to be your new Café friend, too! ⁓ Richard

[Rye]

I write form writes myself, well I am taking writing classes, to learn how to write better. I would love to learn to write a sonnet, they look hard and kind of tricky. I am not on that one yet. I am working on Tetracty's & Diamante in which I have troubles with. It's nice to meet you as well.

[Richard🖌]

A coincidence?
I am a long-tenured teacher of poetry, and I applaud you for taking poetry seriously by learning to compose it correctly … it's a shame so few these days do.
I'll be looking forward to reading your efforts.

Thank you again for your thoughtful reviews, and for finding favor in my humble efforts! ⁓ RJ : )

[Jade]

This is really good, I really enjoyed this, wonderful flow here, Amazing poetry

[Richard🖌]

Most humbly and gratefully, Dear Jade, I bow 🍃

Thank you ever-so warmly for reading and enjoying this piece you've so thoughtfully and caringly praised.

Brightest blessings ⁓ Richard : )

[Cherrie Palmer]

An eloquent tribute to the reader and vision of he that holds the pen.

[Richard🖌]

Dear Cherrie 🍂
Warmest thanks for reading and recognizing my humble efforts, and for your very nice compliment.

A most prosperous, healthy, and happy new year wish to You🍃 ⁓ Richard : )

[heavenscentgirl1]

Richard, You are very welcome but the PLEASURE has always been ours to be able to read & enjoy your writings. This is a very beautiful heartfelt and truthful piece that you’ve shared with us and I Thank You . Mj/ Hsg😇

[Richard🖌]

Thank you sincerely, Dear Mary Jo! 🌿
The lovely encouragement, praise, and expressed appreciation in your words, for my humble writing efforts, is truly a gratifying blessing.

A most beautiful 2019 to You … big HUGS! ⁓ Richard 🍃

[heavenscentgirl1]

Thank You Richard, and may YOU also have a wonderfully Blessed New Year. BIG HUGS to you also. Mj/hsg 😇