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Sonnet Poems

Welcome to our collection of Sonnet poems! This classic form of poetry is known for its fourteen lines, ten syllables per line, and a specific rhyme scheme. Sonnets are often used to express themes of love, loss, and contemplation. Here you'll find a variety of Sonnets, from Shakespearean to Petrarchan, that will take you on an emotional journey and leave you with a greater appreciation for the power of language. So, sit back, relax, and enjoy the timeless beauty of Sonnet poetry.

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Love — William Shakespeare	Verse 1 Tell me where is fancy bred, {he} Or in the heart, or in the head? How begot, how nourishèd? [nour-ish-ed] Reply, reply. It is engender’d in...	916 views Rate it
I Hear The Words You Cry — Kermit Peasley	I hear the words, in how you write, you cry. But I, with all my might, can not reach you. I want to wipe the sorrow from your eye, And pick you up when...	527 views Rate it
Whispers of love. — A J C	In the whispers of night so sweet, A love like ours is hard to beat. With eyes that sparkle bright, In your arms, it feels just right, ...	490 views Rate it
Bird Of Paradise Sonnet — Marie Helen Abramyan	Bird of Paradise, feather among leaves, To the earthy soil I am bound and tied. Anchored by claws of roots and weighty sheaves, My spirit flies...	444 views Rate it
Two hearts and twined. — A J C	Love from the heart. I can see in the light of the moon's soft glow, too, hearts entwined in a lover's woe, a union of the two souls, pure and true. In...	425 views Rate it
The growth of love. — Dianjean57	The Growth of Love In every heart, love's seeds are sown, A tender blossom destined to show, In every gentle touch that's known, Love is...	373 views Rate it
Where The Fault Lies — Kristin5689	You want me to be a better friend but you yourself haven't changed. Told me that you can offer less but you are the reason why we are in this mess. You...	363 views Rate it
To my dear friend. — A J C	Dear friend of mine. On the special day of joy and cheer, a time to celebrate another year. The balloons, the cakes, a smile on your face, gifts, and...	338 views Rate it
Time's Eternal Symphony — Alex Wafula	Always ticking; without taking a break Seconds pass, minutes accumulate, hours count And time passes as a relentless creak A magical book, endless...	318 views Rate it
To my Woman — Roberto Suárez Torres	I will love you more today as I do wake in the morn with bright eyes, what will be for it to bloom I cannot say no more than human hands have on the...	295 views Rate it
Collateral Hearts — Jessica Wheeler	To kindle flames for which a heart has yearned, One sets out on a quest to find great love, Each mountain climbed, no corner left unturned, From...	283 views Rate it
The flow of belief. — A J C	The Flow of Belief Believe flows down the stream of life's design, Through valleys deep and mountains stark and tall, It weaves its way, a...	281 views Rate it
The sorrows in your eyes. — Dianejean57	The sorrow in your eyes. I can see in your eyes that the silent sorrow lies; it's a burden that you must carry with each tear that falls—a worthless,...	279 views Rate it
The Dying Poet — Jessica Wheeler	As shadows climb and mingle with the light, The dying poet reaches for his pen, To catch the fleeting image of the night And phrase a moment's beauty...	274 views Rate it
Orillas — Roberto Suárez Torres	Velas debajo del cielo en el mar, lengua de un beso cual arpón, gira en las nubes el corazón: olas son orillas para besar. Lo que los rayos dan para...	274 views Rate it
Time's Eternal Symphony — Alex Wafula	Always ticking; without taking a break Seconds pass, minutes accumulate, hours count And time passes as a relentless creak A magical book, endless...	261 views Rate it
Can you hear My cries? — A J C	In the silent hours when the world sleeps tight, I still cry out for you in the middle of the night my tears fall out of sight. My heartache echoes...	260 views Rate it
It All change — Akinpet23	It all change and transform Into a new thing which I forever Admire and appreciate each day Starting from the day we first met. It all change and...	258 views Rate it
Had I known — Akinpet23	Had I known it like this will be I will have for it got prepared No one had given me a clue Of what tussle I have got ahead. Shall I not but say it...	253 views Rate it
Pride and Prejudice — Kristin5689	I glanced at the book, leather-bound and worn, White pages before me, characters reborn. Elizabeth, sharp and smart. Her words cut like a sword. ...	251 views Rate it
Mdondoko Mpweke Wa Mvua — Alex Wafula	Kama tone la mvua litokavyo mawinguni Na kuugonga uso wa ardhi kwa nguvu kuu Lisukumwavyo chini na mvuto likiwa umatini Kujipata chini pekee yake,...	240 views Rate it
The Fallen — Jessica Wheeler	She rests beneath her willow's weeping rain, as autumn strips them bare behind its theft; of slender leaves and tears, they stand bereft, yet sorrow,...	236 views Rate it
This night — Talia Garza Hernandez	My mind can’t find anything beautiful I walk losing mindfulness evading the ambience, the skies thoughtful, this bad genius fell over me flaming. ...	235 views Rate it
Love Is Like A Flower — Nate Valentino	Love is like a flower, it needs attention every day, Love is like a flower, needing care in different ways, Love is like a flower, once plucked it...	233 views Rate it
Epiphany 101 — Anzmills	I watched the little Bee hide in the open. Funny stories were told by her empty gaze. The little voices called her name often. On the special...	232 views Rate it