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CastleGuard
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0 posted 2008-03-03 03:16 AM



A single heart but single flame contains,
Kindled there by love, when such love was true
And where naught lives but only thy domains --
A single flame a candle burning through
The solitary night; its glow untamed
By winds that sweep as agents of the dark
Into the chamber of the love proclaimed --
But no black art can ever leave its mark.
Oh passion, do burn bright! and ban all seeds
Of frosty doubt within these crimson walls -  
For let my love be measured by the deeds    
That stand my claim, and by the foe that falls:
But thou knowst, if my lips should bend to thine,
What exists would cease, then return divine.


CG

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passing shadows
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1 posted 2008-03-03 08:18 AM


beautiful! I've always loved the format of a sonnet and you have it down perfectly!

A Romantic Heart
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2 posted 2008-03-03 09:01 AM


So divine~

~ARH

You know you're in love, when you can't fall asleep,because reality is finally better than your dream~Dr.Seuss

ThisDiamond
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3 posted 2008-03-04 08:07 AM


A most beautiful rendering.  You do these very well CG.
firestorm
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4 posted 2008-03-04 12:15 PM


I enjoyed reading this-makes me think of times long ago
Robert E. Jordan
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5 posted 2008-03-04 12:27 PM


CastleGuard,

This works rather well as a sonnet.  Keep up the good work.

Bobby

LadyTom
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6 posted 2008-03-04 12:31 PM


beautiful!!!enjoyed.
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