Arson (English Sonnet)

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Judging comment

With a risk assessment completed and sent off to Larry, I donned my fire-retardant gloves and read. I must confess that I fell in love with this sonnet; from its crafted metric beats that sang to me from the page, to the question’ no, I correct, the blunt, yet clear warning within. I mean, how engaging is this to the reader? Very! I have to say, I do feel sorry for the poor fellow who is left with the dilemma, though – ‘don’t start what you can’t finish – or else, feel my wrath – for I am, a twisted fire starter!’

This writer’s growing talent for writing sonnets is evident. It is clear, much work and commitment has taken place to get to this point. A point where the sonnet rules are followed; but not so much so that creativity is stifled. Very enjoyable indeed – a sonnet worthy of merit and, perhaps, more importantly, juicy points!

Nice theme! The words you used really fit with the theme! Well done!

--- MKKK

Amazing work and glad to see this nominated. All the very best

If you should dare to set my love alight

^ my comment is probably just me because I’m not entirely sure. Please double check

how’s the word “alight” functioning? I mean to me it looks like an adverb instead of a verb.

I think the verb is “to set”. So since (to me) it looks like alight is an adverb then it means to descend from the air or settle which doesn’t make sense with the rest of the poem.

I always have trouble with that word.
Other than that, it was a good read full of creativity