Wow, what a situation you found yourself in, I can imagine the nightly writing. You are very lucky to have a daughter to gift you the idea of using a petrarchan, I was not familiar with, so I enjoyed the explanation.
I'm so glad you included your recording of reading the poem. Hearing a poem read always adds a lot. And I love the way your read your poems.
Dana, I'm impressed how you shape and work within the inherent restrictions of this art form to produce something so powerful and so meaningful. And I'm glad you found relief, a measure of purging, through the process. Writing a sonnet isn't easy, yet you really nailed this.
I hate to jump on the bandwagon, but “wow” is the word that springs to my mind as well. A beautiful poem from a difficult situation. Well done, and glad to hear that the power of creativity helped you process this.
This very specific poetic format you chose is fascinating for capturing the gamut of emotion here. I agree with Wow. Just wow. It transcends words altogether.
Wow. Just wow.
Wow, what a situation you found yourself in, I can imagine the nightly writing. You are very lucky to have a daughter to gift you the idea of using a petrarchan, I was not familiar with, so I enjoyed the explanation.
I'm so glad you included your recording of reading the poem. Hearing a poem read always adds a lot. And I love the way your read your poems.
Marie thanks so much for commenting about how I read the poems. I hope it brought more emotion and power to the words xxx
Dana, I'm impressed how you shape and work within the inherent restrictions of this art form to produce something so powerful and so meaningful. And I'm glad you found relief, a measure of purging, through the process. Writing a sonnet isn't easy, yet you really nailed this.
I hate to jump on the bandwagon, but “wow” is the word that springs to my mind as well. A beautiful poem from a difficult situation. Well done, and glad to hear that the power of creativity helped you process this.
Rachel yes the creative process can be cathartic! Thank you.
This very specific poetic format you chose is fascinating for capturing the gamut of emotion here. I agree with Wow. Just wow. It transcends words altogether.
Thank you Kathy. It's been a sharp learning curve!
Thank You Larry! I do feel a sense of relief and my heart is unburdened. But that poem challenged me and I’m glad I wrote it.
☺️ thank you