Comment from SLMorrical

Excellent

This is really cool. I like the picture of the spider. I just love your imagery. The moth to the flame, the perfume of a woman to lure you into doing something you wouldn't normally do. I like it. It is very well written. You are the moth, the woman is the spider. Awesome and very well done. Good luck in the contest.

 Comment Written 22-Jan-2019

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reply by the author on 22-Jan-2019

Thank you for the excellent comments and the good luck wishes. Both are very much appreciated :) Craig

Comment from Mustang Patty

Excellent

Hi, Craig,

A lovely sonnet for the contest - and one filled with sage advice. Too, too many folks will run towards the light - only to realize too late that it is hot and will steal your life. (Sounds like some Americans, doesn't it?)

But anyway, I digress. Your sonnet works on many different levels - least of now which is the syllable count, meter, and rhyming pattern.

Good luck to you in the contest,

~patty~

 Comment Written 22-Jan-2019

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reply by the author on 22-Jan-2019

I suppose societies exhibit much the same flaws as individuals, Patty. Many thanks for the thoughtful comments and the good wishes, much appreciated. Craig

Comment from Debbie Pope

Exceptional

I now have a new favorite of your poems. This is extraordinary, Craig. It's full of insight and beauty. I love the extended metaphor of the moth to a flame, and I am so glad that your moth eluded the deadly light. Your moth show a little hope for mankind. We do have some ability to foretell the errancy of our ways
Thanks for writing this and sharing your lucid thoughts.

 Comment Written 22-Jan-2019

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reply by the author on 22-Jan-2019

Thanks so much for the very generous comments, Debbie. It makes me happy to know you enjoyed my poem :) Most grateful for the kind remarks and delightful rating. Cheers, Craig

Comment from LisaMay

Excellent

Well, hopefully we all wake up to the errors of our ways and can recognize false scents for what they are, entrapments of chains can eventually prove insubstantial.
Fading into the refuge of the night can provide safety, but can be a bit scary as well, other dangers lurk... it might be a case of out of the frying pan into the fire.
I was impressed with your good choice of language and the rhythm carried it along well. I liked the little quirk when the line was broken differently in the 2nd last stanza...after 'cast'. I also liked the spiders little red eyes. (I like spiders generally)

 Comment Written 22-Jan-2019

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reply by the author on 22-Jan-2019

You make a good point there. There's always something lurking around the corner. Spiders are fascinating critters - we regularly have them as house guests. Most grateful for the kind review, Craig

reply by LisaMay on 22-Jan-2019

It's a pity other people are freaked out by useful creatures such as spiders.

Comment from Janice Canerdy

Excellent

This is a very skillfully-written, moving sonnet. Yes, at some point we must
stop letting ourselves be drawn to the wrong paths. You have made effective
use of metaphors.

 Comment Written 22-Jan-2019

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reply by the author on 22-Jan-2019

Thank you for the kind comments, Janice. They are much appreciated -- Craig

Comment from BeasPeas

Excellent

This is an excellent sonnet, worded well, good rhyming and flow. The reader is able to interpret the piece whichever way he/she feels appropriate. I do think we all are drawn to those people and situations which we find irresistible, hopefully they are worthy of our devotion. Much luck in the contest with this fine entry. Marilyn

 Comment Written 22-Jan-2019

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reply by the author on 22-Jan-2019

Thanks for the good luck wishes and the lovely comments, Marilyn. I was hoping that the idea could be applied on a couple of different levels, I'm glad you picked up on that. Most grateful, Craig

Comment from Sugarray77

Exceptional

This is an excellent sonnet, Craig. I enjoyed it immensely.... you add a touch of romance, but really leave it for a more philosophical interpretation. Leave the things that bind you, avoid snares... well done.

Melissa

 Comment Written 22-Jan-2019

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reply by the author on 22-Jan-2019

Thanks so much for the excellent interpretation, the lovely comments and the shining stars, Melissa. I'm most grateful, and happy you enjoyed :) Cheers, Craig

Comment from Miss Sherry

Exceptional

This delights the soul of my muse with its perfect rhyme and unique qualities. It is poetic perfection. Your artwork is startling and fits well with your verse. I am so glad to have read this and discovered someone who writes from their gut. Just lovely!!

 Comment Written 22-Jan-2019

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reply by the author on 22-Jan-2019

Thank you so much for the wonderful comments and the glowing rating. I'm glad you enjoyed my offering -- that's the best reward of all :) Cheers, Craig

Comment from meeshu

Excellent

You have created some great images here, Craig. and your writing is thoughtful and descriptive. I'm not sure of the grammatical rules of a Sonnet, so this looks good to me........................meeshu

 Comment Written 22-Jan-2019

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reply by the author on 22-Jan-2019

Thanks, Meeshu, much appreciated. I hope I dotted all the Ts and crossed all the Is... or something like that :) Cheers, Craig

Comment from robyn corum

Exceptional

CD, CD, CD!

My baby boy is growing up.

He's learning to distinguish between the wicked, horrible, no-good females who just want to use him for his magnificent body and extraordinary brains, and those good, honest, sincere and blameless young ladies who see the REAL CD -- the prophet, poet, and prince!

(Am I laying it on too thick or am I still in reasonable ranges?)

Well, I ADORED this post. Best one I've read in WEEKS. (For real. All kidding aside. If I could give it ten stars, I probably would!)

Thanks for sharing your genius-- and continue to FLY FREE!!!!

 Comment Written 22-Jan-2019

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reply by the author on 22-Jan-2019

No, no... the thicker, the better. I especially love prophet -- princes run hot and cold. Although lately, they've been getting good press. I'm glad you appreciate how hard it can be when unsure of whether someone is after one's rock star good looks or amazing intellect. Of course, it could be worse than that, they might be after the yachts or seaside mansions. You just can't trust anyone these days ;-)

Thank you, Robyn, for the delightful stars and even more delightful comments. I know you meant them sincerely ;-)

Muchas gracias,
Craig

reply by robyn corum on 22-Jan-2019

From the bottom of my deceitful, lying heart.