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Nonna, an English Sonnet

Posted by Heather's Starting End on October 28, 2014

Posted in: creative writing, poem, poetry, Sonnet. Tagged: generations, grandchild, grandma, holiday, life, love, Nonna, poetry, Sonnet, the moon. 8 Comments

Amongst the living room here where I am,
Sits a fine, elderly woman knitting
A small boy by her leg, sleeps like a lamb
Generations side by side, so soothing

It is just a dusk filled Saturday night
No, there was no celebration today
Here gifts of closeness make everything right,
Their nameless holiday, welcome to stay

The rising moon is now calling to her
Soon Nonna tires like the Child near
Inspiring gem, wakes up sleeps allure,
Nonna nods and says, I will stay right here

By my great grandson to enjoy this sleep
A heaven sent evening she vows to keep

8 comments on “Nonna, an English Sonnet”

Peter Notehelfer on October 28, 2014 at 4:09 pm said:

Heather, this is such a graceful, peaceful picture you paint . . . Lovely . . .

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- Heather's Starting End on October 28, 2014 at 4:52 pm said:
  
  Thank you ,Peter. Had a joke with my friend about writing (or trying to) an English Sonnet while I was in Italy. I appreciate it as they are , for me, ever so hard. MANY thanks for the supportive comment 🙂
  
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Laine Jensen on October 31, 2014 at 6:27 am said:

A beautiful moment, Heather – immortalized

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- Heather's Starting End on October 31, 2014 at 2:14 pm said:
  
  Thanks, Laine. It was an attempt 🙂 Glad it worked for you ❤ !
  
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  - Laine Jensen on October 31, 2014 at 4:49 pm said:
    
    It works for the painting and stand alone. I really enjoyed this, Heather. You are very talented. 🙂
    
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  - Heather's Starting End on October 31, 2014 at 5:37 pm said:
    
    MUCH appreciation, Laine ❤
    
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  - Laine Jensen on October 31, 2014 at 4:50 pm said:
    
    Oops! that was meant for ” Morning Mist Perception” But you can keep the “very talented” part 🙂
    
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  - Heather's Starting End on October 31, 2014 at 5:36 pm said:
    
    lol! No problem 😀
    
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