This simple story that is theirs to tell
Is older than the darkness of the night
And truer than the Sun’s new morning light
And deeper than the deepest magic spell.
Between them stood tall mountains none would cross,
A river that ran rapids through their dreams,
A forest that lay dense where one rose beamed
And warned them they could suffer every loss.
They followed Love no matter how they’d fall.
Then mountains bowed to open up the sky.
The river calmed. The forest lifted high.
What fear they felt they now could not recall.
Their tears took root, went deep. They understood
That darkness charmed by light transforms to good.
Linked to dVerse Meeting the Bar: Pop Sonnets hosted by Kim of Writing in North Norfolk with the prompt to convert a pop song into a sonnet. I am not supposed to tell you which pop song I selected.
Linked to NaPoWriMo2017 Day Thirteen.
Photo: “Watching the Light” by the author
This is my favourite poem of yours, Frank! You’ve made a great job of the sonnet. No I have to work out which pop song it is!
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Thanks, Kim! I’m glad you liked it. I enjoyed your prompt.
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That has made me very happy!
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Sonnet and photo are gorgeous Frank ~ I see you are very comfortable with forms, which I struggle, ha ~
The pivot in this line is wonderful:
They followed Love no matter how they’d fall.
And of course the couplet brings satisfaction to that love that conquers all fears~ Happy Easter!!!
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Yes, the pivot is on that line. That would be where a Petrarchean sonnet would put it rather than the last couplet. Thanks and Happy Easter, Grace!
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My first thought is ‘River Deep Mountain High’ but I could be wrong…
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When I was writing the second stanza, I was thinking of that song and put in those mountains and that river and then I remembered the movie had mountains and rivers in it so I figured it was still Beauty and the Beast, so this is almost right. Maybe they are both right?
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Sonnets are mysterious things that can take us anywhere. Two songs for the price of one – who am I to quibble? 🙂
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It’s a lovely sonnet, Frank! I’m not even going to make a wild guess at the song.
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Thanks, Jane! I’m no good at guessing these things either.
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I was never a fan of pop music and if you don’t like it much when you’re sixteen, there’s not much hope of catching up later.
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I’m not going to guess at the song, but I like the poem greatly. Especially, this line: “They followed Love no matter how they’d fall.”
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Thanks, Paul! I look at that as the central line, the sonnet’s “volta”. Everything changes for the better after that decision.
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Frank, your grasp of the sonnet form is wonderful, and something we can all aspire to. I loved this.
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Thank you! I am glad you enjoyed it.
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hmmmm…
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Thanks for commenting!
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Frank, I’m going to sleep on this one. 🙂
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Some mysteries don’t need to be revealed, but this one will be.
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🙂
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I’m thinking Beauty and The Beast ‘The Rose’
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Congratulations, Paul! That’s it.
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Well writťen clues Frank
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Guessing the song is harder than writing a sonnet it seems; have no clue what it is. Your poetics are good, and the classic sonnet form is rocked.
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Thanks, Glenn! I wouldn’t be able to guess any of these either. I’m glad you liked how I did the sonnet form.
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Can not even guess the song — batting 1000 there, not getting any so far. BUT — this is absolutely gorgeous! My favorite post of yours since I’ve been reading your work on dVerse. Truly beautiful! You seem to be very comfortable with the form and the meaning flows so that I don’t even “hear” the form.
Absolutly beautiful! 🙂
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Thank you, Lillian! I am glad you enjoyed it. Over the years I’ve written many of these.
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River Deep Mountain High is my guess. I’m afraid I know music much better than sonnets but not sure I’m right. It’s very beautiful all the same and I love your voice! The picture is lovely and goes with it very well. Not sure I’m joining in with a sonnet this week as I’ve never written one before and went biking today but you never know….
I got some great photos of spring flowers this week on my rides and got caught in an April storm today. For some reason, I like getting caught in storms I always carry a rain suit in my bike bag. I think it’s the excitement of the weather and nature which in turn, excites me. I’m curious to know if I’m right. Hugs!
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Although the song is “Beauty and the Beast”, the one that starts, “Tale as old as time”, I was thinking of “River Deep Mountain High” as I started writing the second stanza with the mountains and river.
There will be other opportunities to write a sonnet. I sometimes get caught in the rain when walking. The pictures I take in the rain (protecting my phone) are some of the nicer ones. The light is just right. Thanks, Bekkie!
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You’re so welcome! I can’t wait to write another sonnet and maybe try the Shakespearean English thing. And here I was thinking they were complicated….perhaps I’m speaking too soon.
I love riding my bike in the rain and have got some great pictures that way! It makes me feel alive when the day is storming and the wind is blowing.
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Came back to see if the puzzle was solved, and behold, it had been. Paul is just that good! Nice sonnet, my friend!
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I am glad someone got the answer. I wasn’t being too cryptic. Thanks!
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This is a fantastic sonnet Frank! I’m not 100% sure of the song, but I’m getting hints of Beauty and the Beast vibes…or maybe it’s just because the poem is about a magical rose, it seems. Gosh, I don’t know! But I enjoyed your sonnet immensely.
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That’s it! I was hoping that magical rose ominously beaming would have been a give away. Thanks, Jade! I am glad you liked the sonnet.
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Their tears took root, went deep. They understood
That darkness charmed by light transforms to good.
I know what the pivot line is… but these rocked me.
Now is the time to gasp. I never saw B&B… never heard the song. Love the poem.
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The movie is worth seeing even though it is an animated film. The song that starts “Tale as old as time” is amazing. I’m glad you liked the sonnet even without knowing the song.
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I’ve been told I need to see it.
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the word rose only made me think of one thing as I had just seen Belle and her beast and my own beast being far away now on his way home bringing a rose back to me. I related to a journey they both took to reach this sacred place together with trust and mutual respect. a very moving sonnet Frank.
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The title is a clue. I am glad you picked up on it and liked the sonnet! Thanks, Gina!
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oh happy me then, as I did not want to read the other comments. It was one of the most tender loving pieces I have read from you so far.
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So far, the only song I’ve guessed! Your sonnet is beautifully written. Bravo
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I am glad you guessed it. I was hoping it would be almost obvious. Thanks, Bev!
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nice one
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Thank you, Jignesh!
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This is beautiful. I never would’ve guessed the song.
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It is probably good that you could not guess it. I sort of wanted the poem to stand alone as well as fit that song. Thank you!
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I’m lousy at guessing, but even if I don’t know the song, the sonnet is fantastic.
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Thank you, Bryan! I am glad you liked it! I also want to use the poem independently of the song in the future.
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This is a beautiful poem, Frank. I have now followed via email so that I don’t miss out.
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Thank you, Robbie! Although I don’t cook, I love the fondant art creations you make and show on your site.
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Such a beautifully-written sonnet, Frank. I’ll hand you a virtual rose for excellence. ❤
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Thank you, Olga!
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“…darkness charmed by light transforms to good.” I believe that. After all, energy is just energy.
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I don’t understand energy. It seems so unsubstantial. However, what you say makes sense: energy is just energy. Thanks, Magaly!
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Awesome
I love this
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Thank you, Anita!
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You’re welcome 😊 Frank
For you 🌹
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That’s a lovely rose!
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Beautifully written (or should I say rewritten)!
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I am glad you liked it, written or rewritten. Thank you!
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Your words weave a spell that keeps us enamoured by its magic..
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Thank you! I suspect words can weave a magic spell. I hope the spell is ultimately good for those experiencing it.
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Yes,it is:D
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Thank you for the recommendation. I will check it out.
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