Poetry Kitchen: Sonnet Side Up

[alpharaposa]

Welcome to the Poetry Kitchen! Today, I'm whipping up a batch of sonnets, and will make one just for you. Simply follow the rules below:

1) Give me ingredients! Give me a prompt – a sentence, a picture, or just a bunch of random words on your mind. Please keep prompts PG13.
2) The recipe is all sonnets today, but they might be Spenserian, Shakespearean, or Italian sonnets. I promise they will all have 14 lines and rhyme.
3) One per person. Spread the word if you know somebody who would like their own creation!
4) Please share! You can reprint or link to the poem, simply give me credit and link to my journal, please.

You may tip if you wish.

If I receive $50 in tips, I will finish up a short story about the humans in the world of this poem about Dragon Samurai, and post it for all to read.
If I receive $100 in tips, I will write a long poem (ode, ballad, epic, or similar). Anybody will be able to suggest topics, but only donors will get a say (via poll) in which one I tackle!

If I have one new commenter (whether they donate or not), I will record myself singing this poem. (I've had nine new commenters since I put up the challenge.)

Requests will stay open for a day! REQUESTS CLOSED!

Comments

[stryck.livejournal.com]

Tents and fire pits all around,
Sore muscles resting on dampened stumps,
We eat burnt food as smiles abound,
Sorting the day's blessings and thumps.

The aroma of yeast and wheat surround
Mother and daughter as dishes lurk.
Warm, fresh bread with butter crowned
Rewards them for their diligent work.

Two hearts are together bound,
And the women of the church provide;
But the greatest feast of all is found
On the altar where the Elder presides.

In the field or devoted to God above,
Every meal is incomplete without love.

[laffingkat.livejournal.com]

Ah, I like that! Reminds me of good times cooking with friends and family, which I don't get to do very often anymore. Although it was enjoyed while I loved and nourished myself with a healthy breakfast. :)