Because You Believed ...

Shakespearean Sonnet

How painful echos vibrate deep within ...

a quiet desperation, once consumed.

Erstwhile, doubts linger so restless, therein;

emergent hope revives a soul foredoomed.

T'was neither charity nor false pretense,

whose urging motivates views shift in stride.

Devotion shatters past secured defense ...

discerning insights ~ faithful worthy guide.

Now, shan't deny your priceless gifts, bestow;

in humble gratitude these truths, embrace.

A wounded spirit buries dreams below ...

till parting clouds unveil ~ redeeming Grace.

Impassioned visions finally achieved,

heart set ablaze, because you first believed.

Reviews

[Coyote Poetry]

Amazing and wonderful use of words dear Susan.
"How painful echos vibrate deep within ...
a quiet desperation, once consumed.
Erstwhile, doubts linger so restless, therein;
emergent hope revives a soul foredoomed."
The poem written with the skill of the ancient writers. The above lines were my favorite. Asking questions and seeking memories. Thank you for sharing the amazing poetry.
Coyote

[Susan 🦋]

Ahhh this is a special one to me! I am so pleased you enjoyed this. Thank you for reading and the review! Much appreciated

[Coyote Poetry]

I did enjoy and you are welcome Susan.

[Levi Levin]

A wonderful poem of grace. Thanks so much! Great job.

[Levi Levin]

I came again. Sometimes we get more on a second reading:)

[Susan 🦋]

Awww Thank you

[¿]

I would read it read it without a sweat even if you'd made it longer and longer. Such poignant is this write!
Both my eyes and heart love this. For the wording is so pure and the meaning is so inevitable.
We can conquer our hardest task, but first we need to believe. Fail but don't lose yourself :)

[Susan 🦋]

What a lovely review!!! Thank you so much for stopping by. :-)

[emmajoy]

' A wounded spirit buries dreams below ... till parting clouds unveil ~ redeeming Grace. '

What a superbly written sonnet, Susan.. Have read as one does, have counted/timed meter, have counted the number of lines.. everything perfect. As to the content, you've touched that very spot that belongs or should to each of us. Tis there to endure, to learn from, to preserve and cherish. Super sweet work, my friend - in every way. Thank you.

[Susan 🦋]

Sweet Emma! Love the review and your lovely words and thoughts! Thank you kindly.

[Ballpark Frank]

This is expertly written. I'm humbled. I like the spacing of your paragraphs. (Or stanzas). Reading this made me think many pleasant thoughts. 😍

[Susan 🦋]

:-) Your review puts a smile on my face! Thank you kindly.

[Ballpark Frank]

You are welcome! I will read more.

[poetgurl]

Such a most lovely write, very nicely written & expressed

[Susan 🦋]

Thank you Dear. :-)

[Chris]

I liked the tonals of the voice when reading this one aloud.

[Susan 🦋]

Hi Chris, Nice to see you here :-) Thanks for reading.

[Levi Levin]

A very elegant piece of poetry. Great job!

[Susan 🦋]

Thank you for reading!! :-)

[Levi Levin]

Your welcome:)

[Einstein Noodle]

beautifully done, Susan! so impressed with your sonnet .. not an easy thing ;) the strength and wisdom of your theme is inspiring ... suffering does teach us so much more than joy .. if we lend the ear to hear .. with even the proverbial mustard seed of Faith .. we courageously endure and walk through it all eh!? glad i stopped to read .. nice to meet you!
E.

[Susan 🦋]

Hello! I am so sorry for the late reply. Thank you kindly for stopping by...How strong and mighty a mustard seed blooms :-) Thank you for such a nice review. Much appreciated :-)

[Einstein Noodle]

about a month ago i cut open a grapefruit that had been in the fridge several days only to find one of the seeds had sprouted!!!! (your mustard seed comment made me think of it) we planted it and it actually has a teeny tiny new set of leaves growing ... tenacious little sprout eh!?

[Richard🖌]

Dear Susan,

For every nuance and ounce of beauty and promise reaching out to me from every word, line, and verse of this soul-touchingly perfect Sonnet, there is a tiny trickle of sadness, of memories and dreams … that touch something real and present in me, that shall ever remain for all my days.
This is so tender to me, so deeply present in my every fibre ～ a tender, winsome tear brimming from the honesty, the genuineness, and sheer unforgettable embrace of your words.

I suppose that's the sad part … I still believe, and know I always shall.
Thank you, Susan ⁓ Richard 🍃

[Susan 🦋]

This is simply what you have gifted me returned to you in gratefulness and sincere appreciation. To believe in someone, empowers them ... and anything is possible. Your hard work, time and patience is not lost on me. It is a gift I will treasure a lifetime. Thank you Richard.

[Richard🖌]

Susan Dear,

You make poetry a distinct pleasure in its endlessly beautiful and fulfilling facets.

Thank you ever-so warmly and sincerely for the sweet pleasures of allowing me to be your teacher! 😊