Ethereal Wanderlust: A Sonnet of Solitude in the Sylvan Glade
Oh, lead me forth into the sylvan glade,
Clasping my hand in thine with steadfast hold,
As we amble among the ethereal shade
Of the grandiose trees, their stories told.
Escort me to the heart of the wildwood,
Where the melodious babble of a brook
Cascading over rocks doth solace hood,
And branches sway with gentle murmurs took.
Take me to a place of sequestration,
Where my mind is as placid as the dew
That rests upon a leaf in contemplation,
Fell from the heavens in a gentle hue.
Guide me to a realm where man holds no sway,
And nature reigns in all her grandeur gay.
Where I can bury my bare feet in soil
And ground my soul, my spirit to recoil.
About this poem
This sonnet captures the essence of a serene and idyllic escape into nature, where the speaker implores for a guide to lead them into the peaceful realm of the forest. The use of words such as "sylvan glade", "ethereal shade", and "grandiose trees" imbue the imagery with a sense of otherworldliness, while phrases like "clasping my hand in thine with steadfast hold" and "babble of a brook doth solace hood" convey a sense of intimacy and comfort. The speaker's desire for a place of "sequestration" where the mind can be at peace, and the imagery of the leaf "in contemplation" that has fallen from the heavens, adds a contemplative and introspective tone to the sonnet. The final lines, where the speaker wishes to bury their bare feet in soil and ground their soul, brings the sonnet full circle and emphasizes the theme of finding solace and wholeness in nature. more »
Written on January 14, 2023
Submitted by Mawphniang.Napoleon on January 14, 2023
Modified on April 07, 2023
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| Scheme | ABAB CDCD EFEF GGHH |
|---|---|
| Closest metre | Iambic pentameter |
| Characters | 654 |
| Words | 138 |
| Stanzas | 4 |
| Stanza Lengths | 4, 4, 4, 4 |
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