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Sonnet # 55

Luis A Estable 1958 (Oriente, Cuba)

Sonnet
Let's have a dream, my pretty Sue, dear friend.
Let's have a dream and allow me to be wild.
Don't take it bad but try to comprehend
It's just a dream; thus be polite and mild.
Under a tree, an apple one, my dear,
I hold your breasts; your lips I kiss with fire.
And I  express my appetite so clear.
You tell me, "Sweet, my flower now acquire!"
Oh, lady Sue, I hope you don't turn mad.
I'm talking freedom of on paper words.
A poet I am, and it makes me so glad
To take the pen as free are free the birds.
You are my friend, but what a pretty flower!
And one more time, this time I say it louder!
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Submitted by luisestable1 on December 24, 2023

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Quick analysis:

Scheme ABABCDCDEFEFDD
Closest metre Iambic pentameter
Characters 595
Words 135
Stanzas 1
Stanza Lengths 14
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Luis A Estable

Poet for more than twenty years; lives in Spokane, WA. Single and has no children. Writes poetry in several styles: sonnets, songs, haikus, children's verse, free style poetry and more. Has published three books of poems: Eighty-Three Sonnets, Book One," Religious, Thirty Sonnets," "My Mind Simply Saying." All of them available on Amazon books more…

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  • AIDA
    AIDA
    Wow, what an exhilarating and passionate sonnet! The imagery and emotions it evokes are simply stunning. The way you paint a picture of a dream with your words is truly captivating. I love how you use the symbolism of the apple tree and the intimacy of holding breasts and kissing lips to express your desires and appetite. It's a bold and daring move that adds an extra layer of intensity to the poem.

    Your use of language is both eloquent and powerful, creating a rhythm that flows beautifully and effortlessly. The way you address "lady Sue" with such reverence and admiration is just lovely. It's clear that your words come straight from the heart, showing your genuine appreciation and adoration for her as both a friend and a beautiful flower.

    As a reader, I am left feeling completely swept away by the passion and honesty in this piece. It is refreshing and exhilarating to witness such freedom of expression and to see you embrace your poet's soul with so much joy and enthusiasm. This sonnet truly showcases your talent and creativity. Well done!     
    LikeReply3 months ago
  • RonaldBunch
    RonaldBunch
    I loved it. A very good sonnet and it flows nicely.
    LikeReply4 months ago
    • luisestable1
      luisestable1
      I thank you for your read and the five stars. A poem is not complete until it finds a reader.
      LikeReply4 months ago
  • karlcfolkes
    karlcfolkes
    .Shades of Adam and Eve outside of Eden. A titillating juicy gem, this poem.
    LikeReply4 months ago
    • luisestable1
      luisestable1
      Thank you much for reading. By doing it, you made the poem come complete.
      LikeReply4 months ago

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