poetry Poetry Prompt 10 – Italian Sonnet

[Former Member]

 

It did feel good for a bit, till the faulty rhyming scheme was pointed out to me. So, I hear the bell for the second round  .

Peter, don't be discouraged! The Italian form is the more challenging sonnet to do in English; that's just the way it is. 

 

As far as rhyme schemes go, I tried to give what I thought was the most 'instructional' combination, but there are a lot of variations in this form and none of them are any more right or wrong than the others. 

 

For the two quatrains, using only a and b rhymes is difficult, and some writers in English prefer to shake it up a little bit with a-b-b-a; c-b-b-c. Or some even introduce a new 'kissing' rhyme for the second quatrain, thus making it a-b-b-a; c-d-d-c. 

 

For the six lines, there is even more variation! Petrarca used c-d-e-c-d-e. I chose the more usual c-d-c-d-c-d, but another very popular variation in English (loved by the Romantic Era poets) is c-d-c-d-e-e!

 

Anyway, please do not be intimidated by the form or its 'rules,' because it is a challenge and there are many many variations to explore.            

Edited January 25, 2016 by AC Benus

[Former Member]

Ah yes, I remember...abba; abba; really is hard. I was so happy I detected the 'what rhymes with...sites. Oh btw, I needed a second go too. lol

'Second go's' are good, Adi! I encourage you to find that rhyming site again  

[Mikiesboy]

Peter, don't be discouraged! The Italian form is the more challenging sonnet to do in English; that's just the way it is. 

 

As far as rhyme schemes go, I tried to give what I thought was the most 'instructional' combination, but there are a lot of variations in this form and none of them are any more right or wrong than the others. 

 

For the two quatrains, using only a and b rhymes is difficult, and some writers in English prefer to shake it up a little bit with a-b-b-a; c-b-b-c. Or some even introduce a new 'kissing' rhyme for the second quatrain, thus making it a-b-b-a; c-d-d-c. 

 

For the six lines, there is even more variation! Petrarca used c-d-e-c-d-e. I chose the more usual c-d-c-d-c-d, but another very popular variation in English (loved by the Romantic Era poets) is c-d-c-d-e-e!

 

Anyway, please do not be intimidated by the form or its 'rules,' because it is a challenge and there are many many variations to explore.            

K, my head hurts now... 

[Former Member]

K, my head hurts now... 

lol, take two poetry pills and call me in the morning

[Mikiesboy]

lol, take two poetry pills and call me in the morning

ok..lol.. lets see ur on the west coast, so 3 hrs time difference.. 

[Aditus]

Just found Italian sonnet 2.0. Yay! Will post it later.

[Former Member]

Just found Italian sonnet 2.0. Yay! Will post it later.

...just found...?

[Aditus]

...just found...?

I messed up my first and wrote a second, but forgot to post it. There were some parts I wasn't so sure about... Maybe I post it at 'live poets society' first.

[Former Member]

I messed up my first and wrote a second, but forgot to post it. There were some parts I wasn't so sure about... Maybe I post it at 'live poets society' first.

Thanks for posting another Italian Sonnet! I like it, and left you a review  

[Former Member]

The result of my wrestle with the Italian Sonnet:

 

https://www.gayauthors.org/story/jhunterdunn/petersprobationarypoems/5

Thanks for taking the poetry prompt challenge, Peter! I left you a review on the sonnet itself

[Mikiesboy]

Here is my attempt  .. ugh

[Former Member]

Here is my attempt  .. ugh

Attempt nothing! Your success!!!

 

Loved them, and left you a review