The Encyclopedia Sonnetica

The Thames at Windsor this Sunset

The Thames at Windsor this Sunset The evening sunlight shines unevenly Upon the floating water and the swan. His neck receives the lovely force we see Along its curving back like cream chiffon In candlelight.  He moves away from west To east just while the sun is...

Queen for a Day

Queen for a Day When “Queen for a Day” came on, my world stilled. Whatever else was happening, my day Went solemn like a praying nun who filled Her heart with peace.  I knew that come what may A needy woman miraculously Would have oppressive troubles swept...

Near Enough

Near Enough He’s almost beautiful, his shoulders big Enough, but not remarkable, his nose A handsome size, his hair thick as a wig Some balding man might buy, and in repose His face is solemn, not some pretty thing. The upper eyelids are as dark in tone As if...