Sunday Sonnet!

Posted on May 20, 2018 | 18 Comments

F-Red Rose (WP)

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Not for the sake of cultivating praise,
Nor in pursuit of serving self-esteem,
One seeks to advocate compassion’s ways,
A more humane society to redeem.
As frozen as the snow-capped countryside,
Resplendent in the sparkling noonday sun,
The mores of life in vanities reside,
Affecting attitudes of everyone.
Would that the Sun that warms the human heart,
With embers of enduring, fulsome hope,
Regenerate our mores with a new start,
That Care shall reign in comprehensive scope.
Indifference paves the way to grave’s decline,
Compassion nurtures joy for the divine.

©Meanderings  2018

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18 responses to “Sunday Sonnet!”

  1. Nandita | May 20, 2018 at 11:07 | Reply

    Beautiful sonnet with a wonderful message. Love the flow of words here. Happy Sunday, Ell. Love and hugs

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  2. ladieswholunchreviews | May 20, 2018 at 12:06 | Reply

    So very lovely and definitely gives one pause!

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  3. thelonelyauthorblog | May 20, 2018 at 15:40 | Reply

    This is very beautiful

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  4. Sha'Tara | May 20, 2018 at 16:47 | Reply

    As an advocate of the practice of compassion, I love your poem. So fitting today, thank you!

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  5. Hutts New World | May 21, 2018 at 04:49 | Reply

    Wonderful words Ell.

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  6. ErectumX Ultra | May 21, 2018 at 21:49 | Reply

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  7. sheldonk2014 | May 22, 2018 at 19:57 | Reply

    Simply Beautiful
    Strong images

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  8. Ragazza Triste | May 25, 2018 at 19:35 | Reply

    A very powerful sonnet. You are a talented writer and you definitely belong in this community. Truly remarkable work.

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  9. snowbird | May 28, 2018 at 21:27 | Reply

    What would we be without compassion? Beautifully written, lovely tulip image too.xxx

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