The Tuscan Sonnet (Petrarchan)
In Tuscany my demons now have fledMy mind consoled by grapes from off the vineMy palette touched with pasta to combineOh glory seen in crystal glass of red.But darkness still must come to make me...
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Lovely sonnet Philip, tinged with sadness...but wine and pasta can help to ease many an ill Regards,Maryse
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A very contemplative and beautiful sonnet - you took me with you to Tuscany. How I would love to go there! Rich
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Philip, I have never visited Tuscany; but have traveled in Italy. Would you believe I did grow tired of pasta? There are some things I do remember with favor; gelato, cappichino, and fresh mozzarella...
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Philip,Please pass the pasta. I'm just getting started. More please? Annette
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That grape will get to you anywhere, Phillip. But oh, it is so good.Tuscany or anywhere. Yes, I like the red vino best. Good for the heart. Ha.I like the style of this sonnet. I have never tried the...
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Thank you all. Tuscany is a fantastic place to get away from it all and the food and wine is such a bonus.This was my first Petrarchan and I thoroughly enjoyed it - I have so much yet to explore, in a...
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Ah Philip ~ how I love to learn by great exampleas is your Petrarchan and with your words, I feltI was in Tucany with any bittersweet feelings lifecan bring at times. Beautifully done and if your...
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I love Tuscany.The foods are simple and yet very satisfying.The wines can be incredible.I enjoyed your write very much.Solante Aretino
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Thank you Susanne, I am getting a lot of enjoyment in exploring more the wonders of poetry including the history which goes way back.Thanks also to Solante, yes indeed Tuscany is truly wonderful, I...
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Dear Mindings,My "take" on your sonnet is that it's a disguised paean to the Italian lifestyle.The food and drink are hailed in the poem but I believethe reader (at least I) comes away with the...
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OK you got me! Boy do I miss it!I am but a simple poet!
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Dear Mindings,I worked in an Italian restaurant from 13 through college and have adopted garlic as my favorite perfume!Now I must learn where Tuscany is.Cheers, ron jgd
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The sonnet is one of the poetic forms Poetry Poetry is a form of literature art in which language is used for its aesthetics and evocative qualities in addition to, or in lieu of, its apparent meaning...
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