First day of school is a nightmare for some and parents have a tougher time letting go then the kids! Good job with the sonnet.

I am laughing here. As I was reading, I was thinking, this iambic meter is terrible. Then I read the footnote and smiled. I wrote a sonnet series a few years back - the only reason I haven't deleted it, is I want to see my progress. I didn't even know how to recognise syllables, let alone arranging them into any musical beat.

Thank you for sharing, it is good to know that an excellent sonnet writer such as yourself came from meager beginnings.

Take care,

Michael