Offer Declined ( Sonnet )

Dee

Offer Declined

 

 

Thou art to me a thing of beauty rare

Thine eyes alone doth quicken my hearts pace

And some content a lifetime just to stare

Upon thy wondrous picture perfect face

 

Yet bothered I such beauty rules thy head

That thou would'st deem thyself of Godly fame

'Tis puffed thy chest and makes me think instead

Narcissus back and smiling from the frame

 

Whilst still I do admire thy beauty rare

'Tis with respect thine offer I decline

And so return to thee thy portrait fair

And letter seeking of this hand of mine

 

'Tis beauty that I seek without a doubt

But that which from the inside shine'th out.

 

  • Author: Dee (Offline Offline)
  • Published: June 27th, 2016 00:41
  • Category: Unclassified
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Comments3

  • Daniel

    Another great poem! Your take on vanity and the search for inner beauty is well written with great imagery.
    I loved reading it.

  • BRIAN & ANGELA

    THANKS DEE ! What better herald to a Monday Morning than a perfect 4 4 4 2 Love Sonnet from my fave MPOS Poet. Alas the subject is not "Love Requited" but "Love Rejected". In a divine way DEE you focus "not on the outward appearance ~ but on the heart". "'Tis beauty that I seek without a doubt ~ But that which from the inside shine'th out". What we see is often superficial ~ however what we feel and perceive is real. The structure and abab cdcd rhyming pattern is perfect. The message is direct and declining. Now you are making me cry ! Thanks for caring and sharing. Yours as ever BRIAN

  • Dee

    Thank you Brian for such a wonderful review. I am happy you enjoyed this offering.. This work came about after seeing a picture and reading about Narcissus ..poor man.. lol....All best wishes to you
    and thank you again...Smiles..Dee



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