FORM :
octave + sestet
* volta (pivot) in line 9
* written in iambic pentameter
* rhyme scheme abababab cdccdc or abababab cdecde
Example Poem:
Tell Me of Your
Anger in Whispers (Sicilian Sonnet)
Should you be moved
to speak in anger dear,
I ask that first you
test your words alone.
If I have blundered
then I will want to hear
but will not gain
from harshness in your tone.
Such words once
thrown will travel like a spear
We've both before
said words we can't disown.
You'll want to make
sure that your meaning's clear;
an err unsaid leaves
nothing to atone.
So hold those words
for later; don't despair,
there's nothing
risked delaying words that grate.
My love, use
whispers closely late tonight.
I'll listen to your
words- you know I'm fair.
So love, allow your
anger to abate.
I love you dearly; I
will make it right.
© Lawrencealot -
June 21, 2013
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