2. They're nothing! Pay no mind!
3. Watch me close and you will see that everything is fine.
4. There is nothing in this world worth knowing.
5. I am the truth and
6. There is no proof to say that I AM LYING.
7. Never wander, never worry,
8. Feel free to sit and tarry.
9. Those chains are there for a reason.
10. They will help you see what's real,
11. For surely you know that you are mine
12. And I can make you kneel.
13. Never ponder what lies beyond my rocks,
14. When you can stay here, with me, inside my hollow box.
This sonnet was written from the perspective of the shadows
that the cave prisoners thought were real.
Really creative Sarah! I liked the pacing with the diction, there is a rhythmic quality to it :)
ReplyDeletelove how its someone speaking and not just the summary of the allegory
ReplyDeleteWriting from the shadow's perspective is a great idea. I went the obvious route and wrote from the prisoner's point of view, and I regret it now. This turned out really well. The tone was unexpectedly (but appropriately) creepy.
ReplyDeleteWell written Sarah! Hearing it from the perspective of the shadow was something different. Nice job though.
ReplyDeleteWOW....That was amazing, Sarah. VERY creative. Great sonnet.
ReplyDeleteOh Sarah! you are so creative. I would have never of thought about the shadows perspective. Nicely done! :D
ReplyDeleteI commend you greatly for your creativity In the perspective it was written in..this was really well written! Great job! My only criticism is that it needs to be written in iambic pantameter..
ReplyDeleteI love how the shadows are trying to distract the prisoners and keep them in the cave, very errie to think about. Could you please comment to my blog as well?
ReplyDeleteOoh. Spooky. If I had such shadows living in my room I'm pretty sure you'd have to to drag me out with a crane. Anyway, love it! This sonnnet is free from any thumb biting! :)
ReplyDeleteYou're great Sarah...I love it. :) K bye.
ReplyDeleteThis is awesome! Great perspective!
ReplyDeleteAmazing sonnet. Good job! (:
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DeleteGood job! A good change of pace from the rest of the sonnets. Creative and artistic. I say that this one is my favorite one yet.
ReplyDeleteInteresting! You have a very unique point of view on the subject, and as always, I adore your diction.
ReplyDeleteWell I do have to say that, that was very good! I agree with everyone when they say it was wonderful and that the point of view was cool. Very nice.
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