Unchain My Wings⁓* (soar)

Unchain My Wings⁓* (soar)

A Poem by Richard🖌
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Spencerian Sonnet

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Unchain My Wings~*


With chafing bond, life’s tight’ning grip confines,

while unknown lurings call my soul to fly

outside the bound'ries of my mind’s designs,

through realms I’ve yet to breach up there on high.


‘Pon wings of fevered passion, let me try

to sample and breathe all fate can bestow,

to vibrate like the humble dragonfly;

within this stifled frame I cannot grow.


Yet, I may swirl in danger’s undertow,

curved pathways offered might not all prove sound …

still, I would rather change the status quo

than waste away on weakened, untried ground.


Please, loose these wretched, choking chains that bind,

that may be shared ~ such wonders that I find.



Richard W. Jenkins

©2020

© 2020 Richard🖌


Author's Note

Richard🖌
SPENSERIAN SONNET
Three Quatrain stanzas, followed by a Heroic Couplet, all lines in Iambic Pentameter.
The “Octave" (first two stanzas) define or introduce a theme with a consistent issue.
The "Volta or Turn" (third stanza) delivers a sudden change of perspective.
The closing "Heroic Couplet" summarizes the intended lesson or resolution to the Octave.
Note that the Spenserian Sonnet is traditionally written with no spaces between stanzas,
but modern composers of sonnets often break verses into three Quatrains,
and a separated Heroic Couplet ending.
Note, too, how the rhymes intertwine from Quatrain to Quatrain verses.
Here is the rhyme scheme for the Spensarian Sonnet:
a-b-a-b
b-c-b-c
c-d-c-d
e-e

Edmund Spencer (c.1552-1599) was a sixteenth century poet during the English Renaissance.
The Spenserian Sonnet emerged from the stanza pattern he employed in writing The Faerie Queene (1590), an epic poem created to celebrate Queen Elizabeth I and an ideal England.

Please, feel free to offer well-meant, constructive critique! 😏

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dearest Richard... freedom is a right to embrace... but virtues are tough to
combine with flowers in their Prime. A garden of flowers can sing in
movements that inspire and provide a variety of smiles when aging arrives
and dancing is easier when the Tango is mastered and memory is gone.
gently, Pat

Posted 3 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Richard🖌

3 Years Ago

Thank you, Dear Lady Pat, ever so wanly and gratefully.🔆

You're so very much like .. read more



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first let me compliment you on your poem cover. You always seem to find the perfect fitting picture. As for your words. They give me this dreamy state of being, wishing I too could fly.

Posted 2 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Richard🖌

2 Years Ago

So might it be, Lady S-1 🕊️

That You may.
How wonderful it truly is to kn.. read more
Pon wings of fevered passion, let me try
to sample and breathe all fate can bestow,
to vibrate like the humble dragonfly;
within this stifled frame I cannot grow.

To Vibrate like a dragon fly,... I can feel this as a sputtering flight trying to find a place to land, but unsatisfied maybe with surroundings, or maybe just comfortable with the fluttering vibrations.
Dragonfly's can be used as a metaphor for lots of different reasons. I like the colorful imagery I took in with this.

within this stifled frame I cannot grow - Wow, do you wings ponder what to do, do you fly? do you grow? do you roam? the decision is yours. awesome write Richard

Posted 3 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Richard🖌

3 Years Ago

Ahhh, Lady Kimmie 🥂

Once again, your charming touches dance across the page, filli.. read more
Your work, is always a delight a reflection of your soul a true poet.

Posted 3 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Richard🖌

3 Years Ago

Such lovely sentiments from a lovely lady go a long way in gratifying my hopeful poetic efforts. I'm.. read more
Cherrie Palmer

3 Years Ago

:) I hope you are having a wonderful Monday and you are busy penning another masterpiece.
Richard🖌

3 Years Ago

Wish your wish, Dear Lady Cherrie the day is most wonderful, my old is pen shined and filled, at the.. read more
A beautiful sonnet indeed. Whatever the cause, it's agony to feel like you are in chains; unable to find, discover new ground. It is worth taking a chance, than being bound to something unbearable, even if it's just a chance. And who knows where that chance may bring you. So great!!! Fondly Betty

Posted 3 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Richard🖌

3 Years Ago

Hi, Dear Betty 🌼

Such a lovely pleasure it is to receive your excellently laid wor.. read more
This is one amazing and awesome write, much enjoyed this

Posted 3 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Richard🖌

3 Years Ago

And, Kay-T,

I'm enjoying your amazing and awesome review . : )

Thank y.. read more
This is a most beautiful Sonnet Richard and you know there is nothing that I could suggest to make it any better ~ it’s Absolutely Perfect as Is. Keep sharing your words with us our Dear Master of Poetry. Hugs & Blessings 🤗🙏, MJ😇
Stay Safe & Well Richard 🙏

Posted 3 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Richard🖌

3 Years Ago

Ahhh, Sweet Mary Jo 🥀

Your warmth, lovely heart, and praise are always as a balm t.. read more
heavenscentgirl1

3 Years Ago

Always my pleasure Richard. 😇🤗🙏
Me critique? It is not possible, but I did read your Spenserian Sonnet twice, aloud. Feeling the rhythm, and flow of thoughts. Your piece for me speaks strength, and overcoming limitations. Thoughts of my sister come to mind as I read, she lives with MS.
Beautiful as always Sir Richard.


Posted 3 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Richard🖌

3 Years Ago

Dear Renée

Your voice is sweet as than any sugar plum grown, and as musical and Natu.. read more
dearest Richard... freedom is a right to embrace... but virtues are tough to
combine with flowers in their Prime. A garden of flowers can sing in
movements that inspire and provide a variety of smiles when aging arrives
and dancing is easier when the Tango is mastered and memory is gone.
gently, Pat

Posted 3 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Richard🖌

3 Years Ago

Thank you, Dear Lady Pat, ever so wanly and gratefully.🔆

You're so very much like .. read more

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