Comments : The old sea dog lectures, Pt I (Shakespearean sonnet)

  • 8 years ago

    by Em

    Michael, this i feel is yet another fantastic sonnet about the finding of love and many of us have many toads to kiss before we find the sweet paradise we are searching for.. That's what I got from this though I may be way off the mark.

    Really intriguing.
    Em

    • 8 years ago

      by Mr. Darcy

      Hello, Em - you're quick off the mark as usual.

      This is a little cryptic, but there again, often sonnets can be. This Sonnet is about me, dad, been around the block (old sea dog) wanting to save my (fledgling kite) son from being hurt in his search for Paradise. The moral of this tale is: There are no short cuts in love, often the hard way (salty bites and shredded sails) is the only way to learn.

      I hope this helps and provides a footnote for others.

      Thanks again, Em.

  • 8 years ago

    by Em

    Sure does Michael. Thanks

  • 8 years ago

    by Golden AnGel Rhapsodist

    Sir Michael,
    I can say that this sonnet is a masterpiece. .. you stepped out on sir Ben's shadow. .and created your own here. .. I love also your piece. ..don't get jealous sir Ben haahahha

  • 8 years ago

    by Mr. Darcy

    Thank you, Gel.

    I appreciate the compliment, heck I need them. I want to explain the weird symbols scattered before and after the text:

    The associated imagery is supposed to symbolise a \___/ boat with a heart (X) in it, searching for Paradise. When one (X) finds another (x) they both sail off \_(XX)_/ together on the ~~~ sea.

    Notice how the first \___/ slowly travels from right to left, that shows the progress of the journey.

    Thanks again, Gel.

    Take care,

    Michael

  • 8 years ago

    by deeplydesturbed

    Nominated.

    • 8 years ago

      by Mr. Darcy

      ^
      One of my favourite words!

      Here's another: Thank you.

  • 8 years ago

    by Kasie

    This is a wonderful piece, I admire your work. Hopefully one day I can write sonnets as well as you.
    I just attempted my very first sonnet.

    • 8 years ago

      by Mr. Darcy

      Thank you. I'm sure it will be fine. If you need any help let me know.

  • 8 years ago

    by Golden AnGel Rhapsodist

    Aww... so those are symbols...when you said that, at first I don't what to look at it coz I thought it's a math symbol lol..I'm afraid you'll say to find the Y or the X hahahha. good thing it's not... you are really brilliant Mr. Darcy