A Merry Sonnet

So many Sonnets I read are sad and mournful. Enjoy this, my Happy Sonnet, By the way - the one on the left, chopsticks high, is me. A long time ago though!!!

A MERRY SONNET

 

Please ask yourself, consider do, just why

It is that writing sonnets seems so sad.

That fourteen tens seem oft to make one cry,

And speak not future joys, but good times had.

 

Such woe is not the way I wish to tread.

No! ’tis for me sheer sweetness to write verse.

My poetry consists of cake, not bread,

Of open sports car, rather than of hearse.

 

So shave the quill, and pen a merry rhyme,

That scansion’s jolly metres may be spread;

That laughter be not thought of as a crime,

And humorous be the thoughts within your head.

 

Though sad men will forever be thought dull,

The cheerful poet’s cup of life is full.

 

John Berry

Author's Note

Constructive criticism of any facet of my work is welcomed and will always be reciprocated

Reviews

[Kathy Van Kurin]

John Berry,
I questioned my way through your happy write as you refer, a "sonnet." This style iv'e come close to but have not submitted. Well, now the reality of your poem comes forth. It has ten syllables and fourteen lines. How can I criticize this one? (I noticed your author's note.) A first write for you.......Amazing poem! Blessings to you...........Kathy
PS there is no point box here to rate your poem! You deserve 100 for "A Merry Sonnet".

[An owl on the moon]

I wanted to read one of your earlier posts, and this one was a complete delight, uplifting and joyful! Glad it was birthded, and glad I ran across it. Thank you for creating a work that is also a celebration of life.

[Fabian G. Franklin]

I detect a bit of the humor of Jonathan Swift here, I always loved his, "Verses on the Death of Doctor Swift" and this had that underlying humor and lightened heart about it, very nice.

[Destiny]

Very nice! I agree that sonnets are always depressing. Forever telling tales of unrequited love ( I should know, I wrote one! Although it was humorous toward the end). You're very clever. I love the cheerfulness. It was a very enjoyable read. Nothing to critique in my eyes. Well done. Thanx for writing.
♥Destiny♥