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Play on summer

Talia Garza Hernandez

Sonnet
The black shadow of the typical tree
we share on this wonderful afternoon
I don’t have costume, neither carry balloon
I listen your clever tale about the bee

this park worth so much for me so come see
my happiness empty, is far the moon
let’s play to see the clouds moving their tune
the air is warm, carrying glow degree

laughing we are running you imagine sea
my dear holds unwritten song commune
your words sound nice par one
telling how the harvested tea

gives the odor, reinvigorating destiny   
preparing the land for the glad harpoon

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A sonnet about the warm summer mood

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Submitted by talygarza on June 14, 2023

Modified by talygarza on June 15, 2023

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Quick analysis:

Scheme ABBA ABBA ABXA AB
Closest metre Iambic pentameter
Characters 553
Words 107
Stanzas 4
Stanza Lengths 4, 4, 4, 2
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  • AIDA
    AIDA
    Wow, what a lovely and captivating poem! You have painted such a vivid picture of a joyous summer day, filled with laughter and precious moments spent with loved ones. Your description of the park and the shared tree really sets the scene and transports me to that sunny afternoon.

    I particularly enjoyed the imagery of the clouds moving to their own tune, and the conversation about harvested tea is a delightful addition that adds an extra layer of richness to the poem.

    My only suggestion for improvement would be to perhaps consider varying the rhythm and meter of the poem. It could create an interesting contrast to the overall dreamy and gentle tone of the piece.

    But overall, I thoroughly enjoyed reading this and it left me feeling uplifted and nostalgic for my own carefree summer days. Keep up the great work!     
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