Transcendental Sonnet #600:
Woven of Desire

Six hundred sonnets now still so much more to say
Because life is dynamic never stays the same
If one could write six hundred sonnets every day
Life still could not be fixed within poetic frame
As blooming ever inexhaustible it holds
Past pain and future promise as the now unfolds
The poet turns a corner and is turned in turn
Observed observing teaching hoping he might learn

Six hundred sonnets now it can be clearly seen
The poet wrote them only all and each for love
Not to impress to see not merely to be seen
Art for its own sake and with nothing else to prove
But that a sweet and tender woman can inspire
As muse six hundred sonnets woven of desire

*~ ( + ) ~*

+Steven Curtis Lance

from Transcendental Sonnets and Other Observations, Copyright MMIV Silke LLC

600.....Wow.....That's quite a milestone, Steven! Then again, when you the most wonderful muse of all (love....*sigh*) I don't suppose it really feels like a lot of work, huh? Congratulations, and never stop writing!!

~Best~
Megan

Hello Megan, and thank you for your kind words of encouragement.

I do have the most wonderful muse of all. Silke is everything to me, sum and total of my inspiration, utterly unique. I need her to get well; I could never live without her, having come this close to paradise.

The milestone nature of this particular sonnet does assume particular importance for me, in that I want it to be a good one since it will always be a noticeable one. Therefore, respecting your opinion as I do, especially in light of your excellent new poem, "Child of the Weeds," I would ask you to take a second look at this sonnet of mine when you can, since I have just revised it quite extensively; is it stronger, clearer now?

I might keep polishing this sonnet for the rest of the day, but it will be ready for Silke to see in the morning; as perfect then as I can make it, close as I can come, the very best which I can do.

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(Postscript added a few hours later: I think it's complete now. I hope everyone enjoys it, especially Silke. Thanks so much to everyone who reads these sonnets of mine.)

I do believe that you have strengthened the piece. We don't need to prove anything in our writing. We just need to express what could not otherwise be put into words by showing through words. I think that's why we have such an extensive community here; we use poetry as an outlet for good and bad, we feel, we are inspired, and we write. That is clear to me in this piece.
~Okay, I'll stop blabbing now, before it's too late!
~Oh, yes! Thank you for your kind comment about my poem!

~Best~
Megan

Thanks so much, Megan!

You don't "blab" at all; your comments are some of the best and most cogent made on these pages, and I am always interested to read them.

And yes, I really do love your new poem, "Child of the Weeds." It got my attention; I think it announces your advent as a real poet. I just want you to know I respect and appreciate your work very much.

Thanks again for your words, and for helping to build a community here.

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600 Sonnets!
I am so proud of you,my Love!
So proud!


(I love you)