My tell tale heart~

sonnet

Shall I bare my soul showing rather bold

  wearing emotions on my tell tale heart sleeve

or remain aloof pretense of love grown cold

  keeping feelings at bay~ perhaps just leave

Hide in silence as darkness drifts in deep

  whilst damp fog seeps within sealing love's fate

or fight the good fight~ let someone else weep

  release impulses lest it be too late

O' if only love's flame were naught to blind

  and its game be dealt and played with such ease

to safeguard fragile heart, yet tis unkind

  alas cold winds breathe low, gone is love's breeze

   

  Therefore I bare my heart and soul to rhyme

     To gain love's balm ~ tis a matter of time

Reviews

[PloughBoy]

Naturally, Fran Marie, I saw your alluring title, then exclaimed, "Yes! Edgar Allen Poe time!" I was not disappointed either, for you've captured his essence in your eloquent wording of this lovely, melancholy verse.

Excellent work. This is going into my library, and will be the first one to do so.

Bravo!

[Fran Marie]

Oh my ..thanks for the great review and library add..so glad you enjoyed this sonnet, I so appreciate it;

[PloughBoy]

The pleasure was all mine, Fran Marie. You are most welcome. :)

[Antoñyo]

Dark and lovely sonnet, not so dark at all
with its brave open wound for the wounded ..and the hopeful
Enjoyed this for sure,
Thanks for sharing this 100/100

[Fran Marie]

Thanks so vey much, Antoiyo, I appreciate..

[Kelly Scheppers]

I've never written a sonnet, but I utterly enjoyed this, Fran!

"O' if only love's flame were naught to blind
and its game be dealt and played with such ease
to safeguard fragile heart, yet tis unkind
alas cold winds breathe low, gone is love's breeze"

Such eloquent penning...and the graphic was very complimentary!

[Fran Marie]

Thanks, Kelly, so very much appriciated,;

[Ilerah]

Nice, very well written and overall a good poem. I enjoyed reading it. I like the picture to, it really adds to the poem.

[Fran Marie]

Many thanks,, Ilerah, glad you enjoyed...

[Valentine]

This is so well written. One of your best. Loved it. Valentine

[Fran Marie]

Thanks, Valentine, so much, glad you enjoyed ..

[The Rock And Roll Cowbo..]

Being a Poe fan I was drawn to the title, and your poem reminds me of why I am a fan of your writing.

[Fran Marie]

And I'm lovin' havin' fans..thanks Dale, for your kind comments..

[The Rock And Roll Cowboy(REBEL WITH A CAUSE)]

You are welcome Fran.

[Matching Socks]

This is just mesmerizing FM. GORGEOUS.
That picture is amazing too. Is it me or is there an eye in the black part of the heart?
Very cool.

[Fran Marie]

Correcto mundo..aye. it is an eye..one is can also be found on the red part of heart..pretty cool huh?.thanks Ana so very much for reading..

[Matching Socks]

Ha, I missed the red one!

[~]

An enchanting story weaved with style!

[Fran Marie]

Thanks so vey much..

[emmajoy]

Near magical and traditional poetry - and so enjoyed. You've always pleased the heart but or and with this poem, you've reached the mind as well. Impressive, inspirational, '.. let someone else weep - release impulses lest it be too late.. ' there's something there that strokes thought.

[Fran Marie]

Thanks Emmajoy, so very much appreciated;

[emmajoy]

You're welcome

[Jimmy Yetts]

Lovely and perceptive lyrics.
A gratifying read, Fran.

[Fran Marie]

Many thanks. Frankie..

[Jamestown]

Beautiful, love it all. I was following the emotions thanks for sharing.

[Fran Marie]

Thanks so very much;