Shakespearean Sonnets - 1. Shakespearean Sonnets

Carpe Diem

A Shakespearean Sonnet

All things must pass and time is a-flying
A tale of woe. Alas, how sad a fate!
Short is my life, and my love is dying
My life is withered; my laments too late

Thy beloved face I see and close my eyes
Gone are those happy days of fair a light
Thy love I lost due to mischievous lies
A storm is raging; it is forev'r night

All things must pass and time is a-flying
Thy sweet face’s but my saddened mind’s display
Night’s upon my soul; my heart is crying
Too late, alas, I failed to seize the day

This is my tale. Do not bewail my lot
Cherish thy life and the good things you got

　
　
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Bona Fide

A Shakespearean Sonnet

Those were the days of love and happiness
Of pleasure, joyous mirth and bright delight
The sun a light so fair, pure tenderness
The peaceful night a shelter, good and right

Thy love so dear, thy kiss a silken touch
Thy heart so meek; soft and sweetest treasure
My dear, thy precious words, they promised much
Promised love and zest and playful pleasure

My lady, in good faith, I kissed thy lips
In thy embrace I lay; in lulling peace
A bed of roses; away all reason slips
Alas, when morning breaks, you take your leave

Those were the days of foolish love and lust
Gone, alas. Ash to ash and dust to dust

　
　
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Ad Finem

A Shakespearean Sonnet
　

Never have I thought of a thing like this
What a fool I am, what a fool I was
Your company I truly will not miss
You cheated on me and betrayed our cause

I am innocent and simple-hearted
Your mean and wicked plan I did not see
It was clever and, alas, well crafted
You showed your true face finally to me

However, thinking now a second time
I had suspicions the first day we met
You are up to betray and drop a dime
Strangely, and honestly, I’m not upset

So I shall better trust my inward voice
It says: game over, make a better choice

　
　
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