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Nik Hoffmann's avatar

I quite like this one, great stuff. It's very moving.

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Iris Shaw's avatar

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it.

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erniet's avatar

Wow! Wonderful sonnet!

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Iris Shaw's avatar

Thanks! It was a fun one to write... though I must have spent a week trying to work out what the final couplet would be!

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erniet's avatar

Have you ever tried a villanelle? I actually think they’re fun, but coming up with a good couplet for them is always the hard part, too!😂

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Iris Shaw's avatar

I haven't done a villanelle in years, but I remember trying so hard to come up with a good couplet, because the whole poem stands on it, right? Oh, you have me thinking about writing one of those now!

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erniet's avatar

I hope you write one; it’ll probably be splendid!

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Iris Shaw's avatar

Thank you! I hope it'll be splendid too, but if nothing else, it'll definitely be fun! 😊

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erniet's avatar

Yes…I love writing them, but coming up with a good couplet is tough! I posted one earlier this month and have two more scheduled. I think it’s my favorite form but it’s so hard to come up with a good basis!😂

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Iris Shaw's avatar

I hear you... I'll have to check yours out!

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