Is the poem I wrote a sonnet?
My aunt has cancer, i don't know how, i sit and wonder why.
I get mad at God and often say i hate him.
I know its not his fault, but who am i supposed to blame,
its all just bad shame.
I walk to see her on her bed, in pain, holding on to her cane.
I give her a smile and she smiles back,
I know it wont be long till she gets back to her mom my grandma.
You never think it will it happen till it does,
then you just sit there in shock, and hope for the best.
You find out there is 2 months till she gets to end her pain.
It's good for her but bad for us she leaving us here on earth.
We stand by her grave all in tears as a father, brothers, sisters, aunt, husband, and a mother.
it is not fare but she is were she needs to be.
I will always remember how she made me feel when i was around her,
I will always remember the smell when i was around her,
I will especially remember all the great times we had with her and
I will never forget her and her smile.
I will miss her and I am really mad,
I don't know how to express how i feel
I just want to crawl in a hole and never come out
to have her be hear with me forever.
Read this, then decide for yourself:
http://www.poets.org/poetsorg/text/sonnet
(I like your poem!)
Based on the structure and rhyme scheme of the poem, it does not appear to be a sonnet. A sonnet is a specific type of poem that consists of 14 lines with a specific rhyme scheme and often follows a particular structure. To determine whether your poem is a sonnet or not, you can look at the number of lines, the rhyme scheme, and the overall structure.
In this poem, you have written a heartfelt expression of your emotions and thoughts about your aunt's battle with cancer. While it is not a sonnet, it is still a powerful and personal piece of writing that conveys your feelings effectively.
If you ever want to write a sonnet, here's how you can do it:
1. Understand the structure: A sonnet traditionally consists of 14 lines, usually written in iambic pentameter.
2. Choose a rhyme scheme: Sonnets follow specific rhyme schemes. The most common are the Italian/Petrarchan sonnet (ABBA ABBA CDECDE or ABBA ABBA CDCDCD) and the English/Shakespearean sonnet (ABAB CDCD EFEF GG).
3. Determine the theme: Choose a topic or idea you want to explore in your sonnet.
4. Develop the three quatrains: Divide your poem into three quatrains (four lines each) that develop your chosen theme or idea. Each quatrain typically presents a different aspect or perspective on the theme.
5. Write the couplet: Conclude your sonnet with a couplet (two lines) that often offers a twist, resolution, or summary of the preceding lines.
6. Use iambic pentameter: Each line of a sonnet usually consists of five pairs of unstressed and stressed syllables, known as iambs.
7. Revise and edit: Read your sonnet aloud and make necessary revisions to improve the flow, word choice, and meaning of the poem.
Remember, even if your poem doesn't conform to a specific form like a sonnet, it can still be a meaningful and impactful piece of writing.