The Sonnet to The One I Hate

To a couple of two people I detest

Begone! Leave me alone, once and for all!

I hate you and I know you hate me

Though I am wounded, I shall not fall

Can’t you just go away and leave me be?

 

Some say the tongue is sharper than the sword

I have long pondered why yours hasn’t dulled

Why, your constant insults have left me bored

Ha! From your horrid grasp I will be pulled

 

Don’t worry! -I’ve got some presents for you

I’ve left some chrysanthemums on your door

I’ve grown a couple of black roses too

Please, never hesitate to ask for more

 

I await the day I’ll be rid of hate

Because you will have surely met your fate!

Reviews

[Salvatore Buttaci]

That's about the best sonnet I've read in a long time! Very well done. I enjoy writing this poetic form too.

Sal

[JudyC]

I've grown a couple of black roses too
Please, never hesitate to ask for more

This is delightfully biting and clever. You elegantly express sentiments that readers can identify with, I'm sure. Good job!

[Syke]

Once again, great use of Iambic pentameter. The use of a sonnet for hate instead of love is quirky if a little gimmicky. Didn't notice any typos, so that's a positive. Keep writing like this and you'll be a true master of iambic pentameter in no time!

[Guardian]

Very well written and clever. You seem to have a natural talent with Iambic Pentameter. I hope we continue to see some more sonnets from you! Keep writing!

[W.k.kortas]

An anti-love sonnet! That's pretty damn clever, and you pull it off quite nicely; the meter is pretty solid, and most of the lines flow quite well. The concept is very clever, and the execution needs no apologies. Solid piece of work.