28SonnetsLater

Every February, four poets write a sonnet a day & post them here.
This year's poets: @andybennettpoet @rascalapache @fayroberts & @leannemodenpoet

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And here's @rascalapache's seven #sonnets inspired by #GeorgeCarlin's #SevenDirtyWords - without ACTUALLY using said words! #28SonnetsLater #sonnet #poem #poetry

[Russell J Turner @rascalapache]

Now that March is upon us and @28SonnetsLater has drawn to a close for this year, here's a recap of my seven sonnets riffing on George Carlin's Seven Dirty Words :)

https://t.co/Fz2wiQhVEy

[Russell J Turner @rascalapache]

Now that March is upon us and @28SonnetsLater has drawn to a close for this year, here's a recap of my seven sonnets riffing on George Carlin's Seven Dirty Words :)

https://t.co/Fz2wiQhVEy

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This year we did separate themes on the notion of sevens. Here are @LeanneModenPoet's #sonnets for this year on the theme of the #MagnificentSeven #graveyards of #London in one handy link: https://t.co/Ymqm0dRIKn

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Latest sonnet: Seven Fukujin (complete crown): 1 - Ebisu

You’re hungry? I got what you really need.

Just stick with me, my son – I’ll see you right.

Why, you look undernourished, poor wee mite!

Ebisu’s got you… https://t.co/o747hADR02 #28sonnetslater #sonnet #poem

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Latest sonnet: #29 - Seven (by Lewis Buxton):  
The other men fumble for a special number

something remarkable that’ll change the outcome

of the game and remind them of Sherringham,

Roy Keane, the little know Jeremy… https://t.co/nZZIVOwxzM #28sonnetslater #sonnet #poem

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Latest sonnet: #28 - all we gotta do is get a preacher:  (@rascalapache)

Number four of George Carlin’s ‘Seven Dirty Words’

Drawing on ‘Dance of the Seven Veils’ from Exile in Guyville by Liz Phair. With (more)… https://t.co/EjqXzRThXy #28sonnetslater #sonnet #poem

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Latest sonnet: #27 - Yellow, Red, White, Black:  Finally, we get to the core of the Classical Planets, watching @FayRoberts talk about the Sun.

We have a thousand names, we die each night
and then return to bring life to… https://t.co/yZs7jSalnf #28sonnetslater #sonnet #poem

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Latest sonnet: #26 – Ophelia of the Bathtub: Highgate Cemetery is one of the Magnificent Seven cemeteries. It is located in the London Borough of Camden, and was originally consecrated in 1839. One of its more famous… https://t.co/uQswp0HXDd #28sonnetslater #sonnet #poem

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Latest sonnet: #25 - Seven Fukujin: Benzaiten:  

We’re seven Gods of Fortune. After all

the boys can offer you, I’ll take my turn.

The arts that fill your day are my concern:

the frosty morning Turner on your wall; … https://t.co/v2a0hJ00vj #28sonnetslater #sonnet #poem

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Latest sonnet: #24 - Paridae:  (@rascalapache)

Number seven of George Carlin’s ‘Seven Dirty Words’...

Within the Aves there’s a family

where elocution varies on the fly ‒

the English often make it rhyme with… https://t.co/m16Dxz3EhG #28sonnetslater #sonnet #poem

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Latest sonnet: #23 Hatter, not Hater: Fittingly running late (but quickly), @FayRoberts channels Mercury...

Prince Popinjay they call me, fly-by-night
Reticulating errand-boy and fraud
(I’m seeking your attention – please… https://t.co/I7j3VFZJgV #28sonnetslater #sonnet #poem

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Latest sonnet: #22- The Silent Woman: Brompton Cemetery is one of the Magnificent Seven cemeteries. It is located in the Royal London Borough of Kensington and Chelsea and was originally consecrated in 1840. One of its more… https://t.co/kqKMIDDsRe #28sonnetslater #sonnet #poem

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Latest sonnet: #21 - Seven Fukujin: Fukurokuju:  

Just close your eyes. And face towards the sun –

appreciate the blessing on your skin.

A lucky life’s the right of everyone:

the blithesome boon of seven fukujin.
… https://t.co/AkJ3trvEMS #28sonnetslater #sonnet #poem

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Latest sonnet: #20 - Baise-moi:  (@rascalapache)

Number three of George Carlin’s ‘Seven Dirty Words’...

The French have many ways of saying ‘kiss’

(though ‘French kiss’ simply isn’t one of those,

it tends to… https://t.co/3JHSHPZLef #28sonnetslater #sonnet #poem

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Latest sonnet: #19 - Dodging the Obvious: Far from home, but inspired by our planetary twin so close at hand, @FayRoberts (with a little help from zir friends) addresses Venus, another of the Classical Planets:

Now… https://t.co/sGB2yCE1ST #28sonnetslater #sonnet #poem

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Latest sonnet: #18 – How to be dead: West Norwood Cemetery is one of the Magnificent Seven cemeteries. It is located in the London Borough of Lambeth and was originally consecrated in 1837. One of its more famous residents… https://t.co/CJ0FkKBSfD #28sonnetslater #sonnet #poem

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Latest sonnet: #17 - Seven Fukujin: Jurōjin:  

Assuring you a long and healthy life?

I rather think that’s my domain, old bean!

One constant thought to pierce you like a knife:

your years are finite; death comes… https://t.co/lrL4zLz6PE #28sonnetslater #sonnet #poem

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Latest sonnet: #16 - La Mer(de): (@rascalapache)

Number one of George Carlin’s ‘Seven Dirty Words’

A re-imagining of the track from ‘Horses’ by Patti Smith. With apologies...

This sea, this sky, are stitched up… https://t.co/iiPWOzkHCd #28sonnetslater #sonnet #poem

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Latest sonnet: #15 - Eclipse Us: Lackadaisically lunar, @FayRoberts dashes in under the closing door of the day with a take on the Moon, as part of zir examination of the seven Classical Planets.

We’ve longed for you as… https://t.co/tQPcpaBj3S #28sonnetslater #sonnet #poem

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Latest sonnet: #14 - Back to Black: Abney Park Cemetery is one of the Magnificent Seven cemeteries. It is located in the London Borough of Hackney and was originally consecrated in 1840. In 2007, Amy Winehouse filmed the… https://t.co/4GxFDEabaS #28sonnetslater #sonnet #poem