May sonnet ever match sonata form? <br />whose opening movement catches restless mind; <br />whose new and ever-fresh harmonious sound <br />puts spark in eye and ear, and feet on ground; <br /> <br />then, slower movement, drawing us to still peace, <br />takes mind within to where all movements cease; <br />murmuring all that inner nature knows, <br />restoring to our self its true repose. <br /> <br />Then! final movement, dancing out new joy <br />in life within to outward present joined, <br />send us out Creation's messengers <br />to sing that song our heart in truth enjoys. <br /> <br />Coda, last, or couplet: solemn sum <br />of all before; that's present; may become.<br /><br />Michael Shepherd<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/sonnet-and-sonata/
