I Choose You - after William Shakespeare Sonnet CVII

I CHOOSE YOU

Symbols shown; my character should ink
Admiration; spirit, brain, portrayed.
New aspects nonetheless remain I think
Glad serve one passion, one respect rich paid.
Theme, though repeated through these sonnets played,
Old offers vestments new, which, coloured pink
Make clear romance returns to one with wink,
Appetite enhancing unafraid.
Memory no tricks plays where love’s true,
Alternatives denies from youth to age,
Unseen are wrinkles in fair one I’d woo,
Defied is Time, love, constant, eyes neat page.
Evidence undisputed, she's elite,
Crème de la crème, conceit fleet flees fair feat.

Song shows that valentine spreads from July
Along each month to star[t] and end each year,
Nor may heartbroken hopes deign to appear.
Glad serve one passion, soul's respect apply.
Thoughts spiteful, drear, malicious draw teared sigh.
Open ended invitation shows here
Much joy, no artifice employs, my dear,
Affords redemption from past. Fears defy!
May future happiness, prepared, deny
All who self-compromise, 'forgiveness' spear
Urging Nth chance though acts stay far from clear.
Destiny comforts love whose head's held high.
Enchantment undisputedly sets scene:
Could extra lines add anything unseen?

21 July 2008
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Parody William Shakespeare Sonnet CVII

I Choose You poem © Jonathan Robin

poem by Jonathan Robin
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