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The Wish [Sonnetina Uno]
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The Sonnetina Uno is one of several forms in the Decastich family, which are any 10-lined poems.
The rules for this form are really quite simple.

1. A poem of ten (10) lines.
2. Iambic pentameter (five metrical feet-ten syllables.
3. Blank verse (no rhyming)


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If I should have but just one wish to make
before night falls across my pebbly path,
I’d like to see my child walk tall and proud.
If all my needs, and there’s a sum of them,
should have to be forgone to favor one,
I wish for joy to make her spirit blithe;
no dark, twisty bends on the road she walks
but that makes five; I must only choose one.
Well then, I pray she keeps her eyes on God,
He heard me and I know He’ll grant all five. 


Carmen Ruggero©2005

 

 

 
 
 
 
 


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 Reviews of "The Wish [Sonnetina Uno]"
Reviewed by E. Richardson
Reviewed on September 28, 2006
You did the form justice my friend. Excellent work, beautiful composition. Thanks for your recent comments. It is good to see your work again.

Reviewed by Vesna Perkovic (Reader)
Reviewed on May 1, 2006
This is superb..wish I could write sonnets..however I dislike rules so I'll never write one...lol!!


Vesna:)

Reviewed by Regis Auffray
Reviewed on March 10, 2006
I absolutely love this sonnet, Carmen. I am moved by the sentiments expressed throughout the poem for I can completely relate to them and the meaning therein. Thank you for sharing this gift. Love and peace to you,

Regis

Reviewed by Aberjhani
Reviewed on March 4, 2006
Faith and devotion fill the lines of this poem with exceptional beauty. THE WISH shines a light of joy and grace through the reader's heart.
Aberjhani

Reviewed by m j hollingshead
Reviewed on February 20, 2006
nicely done!! please check out
Haiku ..... 4th grade boys, the kids are so thrilled they are on the internet!

Reviewed by Kate Clifford (Reader)
Reviewed on February 18, 2006
Insightful write!

Reviewed by Regina Pounds
Reviewed on February 18, 2006
A wish well thought, Carmen...a lovely prayer.

Gina

Reviewed by Jill Carpenter (Reader)
Reviewed on February 16, 2006
This is so nice. I'm glad I stopped by and found this gem. Thank you for sharing it, it was enjoyed. J

Reviewed by Paul Williams
Reviewed on February 16, 2006
A wonderfully inspired piece Carmen.

Paul;-)

Reviewed by C. McGovern-Bowen
Reviewed on February 15, 2006
This is so lovely, Carmen; wistful and fluid! Straight from the heart and soul. Perfect picture.
Peace and Blessings,
CArolyn

Reviewed by jude forese
Reviewed on February 12, 2006
a most inspired meaning within this polished poem ...

Reviewed by Helga Ross
Reviewed on February 11, 2006
Carmen, this is wonderful!

Reviewed by Bobbi Duffy
Reviewed on February 11, 2006
Wonderful piece that fits the form and satisfies the content for the reader. Good job, Carmen. I'm glad I stopped by.

Bobbi

Reviewed by Nordette Adams
Reviewed on February 10, 2006
Outstanding, Carmen. You did a great job with the form: the meaning inspires, and the poem flows. ~~Nordette

Reviewed by Tinka Boukes
Reviewed on February 10, 2006
Great offering!!

Love Tinka

Reviewed by Kate Burnside
Reviewed on February 10, 2006
Sonnetina Uno Perfecto/a?? Both in form and in concept - and the picture is divine... what a perfect little honey... I may just give this a whirl, Carmen, thank you... LOL Kate xx

Reviewed by Mr. Ed
Reviewed on February 10, 2006
A marvelous poetic wish, Carmen.

Reviewed by Phyllis Jean Green
Reviewed on February 9, 2006
Quintessentially Carmen Ruggero. Which is to say, remarkable.
Which is to say it inadequately. Love the poem, love the writer.
A l w a y s, 'Pea'

Reviewed on February 9, 2006
Beautifully penned, Carmen; I haven't tried this form. Love the emotion and imagery you paint in your lines. BRAVA!

(((HUGS))) and love, Karla.

Reviewed on February 9, 2006

Art flows on to meet wisdom, and an outstanding compostion is fully
delivered through the lines of "The Wish [Sonnetina Uno]".

I salute You, Sublime Poet!


Andre Emmanuel Bendavi ben-YEHU

Reviewed by E T Waldron
Reviewed on February 9, 2006
I'm keeping this one! What a gift! This is what I call perfection Carmen!The sryle, meter and mostly the sentiments;-) Outstanding!

Love,
Eileen^

Reviewed by Jerry Bolton (Reader)
Reviewed on February 9, 2006
Fabulous. Gotta love it, and I do. This is good stuff.

Reviewed by J M (Reader)
Reviewed on February 9, 2006
This is something to keep for nostalic memories a beautiful poem of a mothers heartfelt wishes for their child to grow strong and guarded by God. Beautiful work Carmen!

Reviewed by Peter Paton
Reviewed on February 9, 2006
When your child or children stay as close as possible to God, their futures are guaranteed, and their safety and personal happiness assured !
This is an exquisite and unusual sonnet derived straight from your honest heart Carmen !
And that Classic picture is so endearing !
Peter


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