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I like to write poetry, as also am recovering from a decade of schizophrenia. I am intent on writing more Shakespearean sonnets, but I have a few works that are not confined to that meter.

Joined: October 2021 Last seen: 3 hours ago

Submitted Poems 41 total

Sonnet XVIII A harbinger delivers somber news: Upon our modern turning tide from whence, An oracle of woe, sung by the muse Revealed an infidelity's offense, The folly of one fallen is laid bare Whose natural degree has been abased! "Reprieve!" cries his... – *by Benjamin Brantley*	2 Views added 5 days ago	Rating
Sonnet XVII Forbidden was the face of desire Two eyes peering dreamily into space One by whose gaze, mine heart didst inquire Has true love become thy beckoned embrace? Such beauty at long last, I there beheld Though never before hadst I come to know In... – *by Benjamin Brantley*	8 Views added 14 days ago	Rating
The Mistress of Alexandria Would I that we were bound forever in each other’s embrace, That neither Death nor Hades had any hold over your heart. This world would be our oyster, pearls would scuttle from its place, Our stars would shine brilliantly, their lamplight would... – *by Benjamin Brantley*	1 View added 1 month ago	Rating
To Joan: A Sonnet My Joan of Arc, thou findest war no more In havens of Elysium yonder! Though stirring fires bid thee haste in yore unto the Styx’s shoreline to wander. To thine inward beauty none canst compare save God’s Son whose regal banner dost wave ... – *by Benjamin Brantley*	5 Views added 1 month ago	Rating
House of Caesar (Reprised) Yea - We have conquered the world and won, Have lolled on meadows ‘neath the summer sun, Just to dream on and sup of Virtue’s breastmilk, As swaddled in velvet, satin, and silk. A song of childhood played on a golden lyre - The feast has begun,... – *by Benjamin Brantley*	6 Views added 1 month ago	Rating

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	same domain name, different management. the Stands4 Network is not the old poetry.com 3 months ago	View
	The Stands4 network is not the same as the former poetry.com 3 months ago	View
	if you have a profile and you added a poem to the contest, you can only submit one poem into the contest per month - but as far as submitting more poems to your list, you can add an unlimited amount as far as I know. You are possibly trying to enter twice into the contest instead of submitting the other way. more » 3 months ago	View
	i plan to lengthen it. hope you get to see the final piece! thanks 7 months ago	View
	nice arch into a vision of ecstasy in the arms of your beau. it is like the eye of repose in the middle of the storm. 7 months ago	View
	as yet a stranger and a pilgrim on this earth, I think perhaps this is Hiraeth to those who long for more. some of us want to be taken in like an old loyal dog, want to find the squirrel's granary as gatherers, and want the chance to laugh beside one who'll love us truly and deeply. great job more » 7 months ago	View
	Almost sounds like the talk of a sober-minded man. (poke) 7 months ago	View
	The meter was pleasant, and you kept the flow of the poem going. Been a while since I have seen one of the Greek muses in action. 7 months ago	View
	glad you liked it. I enjoy Arabian Nights very much 7 months ago	View
	thanks, i desired to dust it off and show it around, because it was fun to write 7 months ago	View
	Yes, bro. This definitely is romantic. Great meter, great rhyme. Great theme also. 8 months ago	View
	this is sweet, enchanting, and child-like. it seems time hasn't suffered you any bitterness nor disappointment. 8 months ago	View
	Yes, indeed. If you are noble, be noble still. 8 months ago	View
	This post is missing a 'thee' in the ninth line. I hate to be a stickler. 8 months ago	View
	this is a different company than the other one 8 months ago	View

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