And Off Illusions Go (Shakespearean Sonnet)
Hi, Hiveans!
And thanks for stopping by.
After heartbreak, a new illusion is always welcome ("the first of all pleasures," like Voltaire puts it); it heals the ache caused by the broken one by replacing it, the balm of hope refreshed. The constant pursuit of pleasure, the emotions rioting within, the deep sigh of longing or the long exhalation of despair thrown in the air, they are like butterflies.
And Off Illusions Go
Once they are out, our moaning butterflies,
and in the fretting air they beat our grieving,
the lighter wings soon flap towards pink skies
and cause at least some tears about their leaving.
See, we shall not control illusion’s fails.
She’s fond of crazy love and its recoils,
for she believes in all the rosy tales,
and in the word which judgement truly spoils.
So sweet and gay our winged dreams may look,
but only crave for what is yet to be,
what’s always lost or fate already took,
or what will keep us in eternal plea.
Broken illusions leave us for a reason;
their sad farewell shall not be ever treason.
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Thanks for reading sonnets.
Greetings, friend @marlyncabrera,
I've been too long gone from these pages...
What a delight today, while browsing some old poetry, to rediscover and come seeking you. Ah, and to be rewarded with this lovely, evocative sonnet; more than I dared hope.
The topic, an eternally fresh and deeply human experience. You've selected such appealing, illustrative images!
Your beautiful words suggest a new way of escape when aches and regrets make my heart flutter...
Bless you, my Dear!
- @creatr
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What a nice surprise, @creator :) Long time no see. It's time to sleep for me, already 2 a.m. but I'm coming to find out more about you tomorrow. Thanks a lot for reading this sonnet; I put a lot of love in it. See you tomorrow :D
I can read the love in every line!
And you always amaze me, especially your bi-lingual sonnets. :)
Once you're awake and have a chance to find out more about me (yes, I'm writing again; yes, I have--a little at a time--written things since we last "talked," some you might even find interesting), let me know if you find anything you like. :)