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david3
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0 posted 2013-03-02 02:52 PM



Sleep Well My Sweet

Sleep well my sweet, despite this raging storm,
Your solace stands at hand though tempests loom.
Recline in peace, protected, safe and warm,
As sheltered as a babe within the womb.
The luxury of unencumbered rest,
Tranquility and freedom from despair,
Are yours if you but lie against my breast,
And claim the comfort waiting for you there.
My arms remain your respite and relief,
Securing all your needs at any length.
Your remedy, unfailingly, from grief,
Their firm embrace, your refuge and your strength.

Come to my arms, your fear will taste defeat,
And lay your burdens down, sleep well my sweet.


© Copyright 2013 David William La Belle - All Rights Reserved
JerryPat2
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1 posted 2013-03-02 03:43 PM


This is a very well-written sonnet, david3. I like how it continuously offered solace and rest within welcoming arms . . . Oh, welcome to PiP . . .

~*~ If they give you ruled paper write sideways . . . ~*~

[This message has been edited by JerryPat2 (03-02-2013 05:25 PM).]

JamesMichael
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2 posted 2013-03-02 05:48 PM


Fine writing...James
Victoria
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3 posted 2013-03-02 06:07 PM


Beautiful sonnet and welcome to PIP David.
Nicely done.

~Victoria

I was adored once too.
William Shakespeare

VAS
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4 posted 2013-03-02 09:25 PM


Exquisitely written. The rhythm and rhyme flow perfectly. No convoluted sentences to make them come out right. A weaving expert are you.

Whether on the shoal or on the shore,
I'll seek the lighthouse evermore.

Sunshine
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5 posted 2013-03-12 11:13 PM


Welcome to Passions, David!

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"The business of the poet...is to show the sorriness underlying the grandest things and the grandeur underlying the sorriest things." Thomas Hardy

A Romantic Heart
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6 posted 2013-04-15 06:30 AM


Welcome, sweet poet, your words entice,
these poetic fingers of mine to begin writing once more, a beautiful display of words, arranged ever so sweetly...

More please...

A Romantic Heart!

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