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Valerie Dohren (13 January 1947 / Southport)
Poems by Valerie Dohren : 105 / 160
Sonnet - IV (Speak Truly If You Deem To Speak Of Love...)
Speak truly if you deem to speak of love
No falsehood should the gentle soul endure
Nor be deceived by words designed to move
If such are rendered by a heart impure
For truth should always be the lover's tool
To captivate and charm the one romanced
Let no-one seek to therefore be so cruel
To serve the heart thus which be sweet entranced
O let your words be tender and sincere
Proclaiming love thenceforth forever true
Such that the one beguiled you full endear
And bring her ever closer then to you
….. The heart enraptured thus will so remain
….. Forever in your keep and ne'er shall wane
Valerie Dohren
Submitted: Tuesday, February 05, 2013
Edited: Tuesday, February 05, 2013
Poems by Valerie Dohren : 105 / 160
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Word of love, sly tools, cruel hearts need employ
their moments pleasure stealing years of joy.
You know how to make sonnet be amazing like a touch of yellow roses..amazing..its like your poem and writing is living on your finger tips..just press the keyboard and it all written beautifully_Soul
Fabulous poem {sonnet }on the universal subject of love in all its sublimity.!
Fantastic, Valerie. love it. You follow these strict rules of sonnet poetry and it flows so well.
It seems so natural. Most of all still the meaning of the poem is excellent. Lying to a loved one is very mch like lying to oneself. Truth is all imporant in any loving relationship. You know, Val, sonnet is italian for little song. I think this s a superb sonnet, a great little song.
A terrific sonnet on true love. How love should be.Loved.
Wonderfully crafted sonnet highlighting truth as the source of pure love. Your words echo tenderness and sincerity. Love it.
Best wishes,
Maria
words are very important in any relationship! well written poem!
words are very important in any relationship! well written poem!
Wonderfully expressed and very meaningful
The last two lines proclaim the enduring nature of true love! Love is not something conquered through deceit or conceit, but rendered through trust and fondness! A great poem!