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The Poppy Bleeds

A Shakespearean Sonnet for the contest

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Comment from Rx kingpen
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Good luck with this entry. I'm not a fan of the style but you do it well. Actually I like this presentation more. Reads like free verse. Extra points for unique subject matter.

 Comment Written 24-Nov-2020


reply by the author on 25-Nov-2020
    Thanks, Warrior. Glad you enjoyed it. Best wishes, Tony
Comment from equestrik
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I like this entry for the Sonnet Poetry Contest. You have followed the rules for a sonnet well and expressed your thoughts well. My favorites are the last two lines. Nicely done.

 Comment Written 24-Nov-2020


reply by the author on 25-Nov-2020
    I appreciate your review, equestrik. Many thanks. Best wishes, Tony.
Comment from Michael Ludwinder
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I absolutely loved the final stanza. Just perfect. I think it works so well because I was so shocked by it. But I still loved it. The entire poem though is excellent. Such beautiful word choices. The flow was excellent. Great job.

 Comment Written 24-Nov-2020


reply by the author on 25-Nov-2020
    Thanks, Michael. I appreciate your kind words about the sting in the tail. All good wishes, Tony.
Comment from Jay Squires
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The first line of the couplet can be intentionally very funny and lead my mind in an entirely different direction, or it could be a mistake. Please let me know, bwahahahahah!

I'm shit-wrecked, on the rocks, washed up by guile,

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 Comment Written 24-Nov-2020


reply by the author on 25-Nov-2020
    Yes, that line drew attention! Dope being sometimes referred to, in the vernacular, as shit, your interpretation was spot on. Best wishes, Tony.
Comment from royowen
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Beautifully written friend Tony, once again you display your versatility and extraordinary ability with a variety of forms, although I've seen sonnets from you before, most notably a Crown of sonnets. This is beautifully written in perfect form and theme, well done, good luck, blessings Roy

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 Comment Written 24-Nov-2020


reply by the author on 25-Nov-2020
    Thanks, Roy. I twice entered Yelena's Crown of Sonnets contests. Perhaps once was enough! LOL.
reply by royowen on 25-Nov-2020
    I?m in awe Tony,