Sonnet # 18

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  Jewoo525

  Where to start with this excellent sonnet? I loved the use of homonyms and the excellent turn of phrases that not only adhere to the meter but also give it a personal flair that makes it interesting and fun to read. "blood everywhere is read" to signal the turn and "the way you justice do is sadness" are my favorite lines from this piece. It's just the right amount of mystery but paired with such engaging and fun lines that I can't help but want to pry more about what or whom the author writes about- the perfect setting for a Sonnet in my opinion.
  
  I otherwise do not like metered pieces during the contest, I often feel they are done for the structure's sake and not much to aid the author in what they want to express; but, this piece was truly an exception. Knowing that Sonnet 18 is the (in)famous one we all probably learned in English class, I started reading this poem by first rolling my eyes at the title and expecting a soupy love poem, but I was genuinely and pleasantly surprised!
  
  Well done, what an exceptionally interesting submission. I loved reading it. Keep writing! more »

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    luisestable1

    First, I want to thank you for the good explanation, how you saw the sonnet. It is well-written and it has depth and meaningful details.
    You gave the poem five stars, and my thanks to you for that also.
    Usually readers leave one or two lines when they post comments. Things such as: a beautiful poem, or I like this poem. But you took the time to leave something that is well-thought out and that deserves to be applauded. more »

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