You Make Me a Better Man
My loving girl, you inspire me to write.
How I love the way you draw, laugh, and paint,
Invading my mind through the day and night,
Always dreaming of you until I’m faint.
Let me compare you to a crescent moon?
You are much more pleasant, graceful, and kind.
Blind sun heats the quiet flowers of June,
Summertime with you has me redefined.
How do I love you? Let me find the ways.
I love your eyes and personality.
Thinking of your quiet smile fills my days.
My love for you has immortality.
Now I must away with my humble heart,
Remember my sweet words, whilst we're apart.
About this poem
Have you ever been in love with someone halfway across the world whom you've never even met in person? This is a traditional Shakespearean sonnet in which I dedicate fully to a kind and compassionate girl I met online. Not only are we physically apart, but we both carry with us our own trauma and difficult past. Her last partner was very controlling, and in no way did he treat her right. Unfortunately, it appears her painful past is finally catching up to her causing her to question if she can start a new chapter with me, and whether or not she is ready. Although it seems like we are a perfect match in so many ways, it appears to be the cliche saying of "right person, wrong timing". There is not much more I can do for her as I cannot erase nor change her past. All I can do now is to have a bit of hope and write this poem for her. I don't have much poem-writing experience, but I've tried to convey how much she inspires me to be a better man and person. Although I am halfway across the world and cannot do much more, I hope she can remember this poem and know how much she has done for me. more »
Written on June 27, 2021
Submitted by jordanchristlok on June 27, 2021
Modified on April 30, 2023
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Quick analysis:
Scheme | ABAB CDCD EFEF GG |
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Closest metre | Iambic pentameter |
Characters | 563 |
Words | 108 |
Stanzas | 4 |
Stanza Lengths | 4, 4, 4, 2 |
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