Challenge
Challenge of the Week #59: Modernise Shakespeare’s ‘Shall I Compare Thee’ sonnet. The most masterfully written piece, as voted and determined by the Prose team, will be crowned winner and receive $100. Quality beats quantity, always, but numbers make things easier for our judges, so share, share, share with friends, family, and connections. #ProseChallenge #getlit #itslit
Sonnet Eighteen (and a half)
<p>You're like a fine breeze on a scorching day</p><p>Steady, soothing, and so anchoring me</p><p>When the winds blow hard in turbulent May</p><p>In a flash, our fine summer races by</p><p>The sun’s heat is scorching the crimson sky</p><p>Or dimmed in shade it fades to opaque gray</p><p>Like everything it ends in bitter tones
Whether they end in flight or faded song</p><p>Except for you, the one, forever young</p><p>Living on when all the mortals have gone</p><p>Because in my words you live forever</p><p>As long as life will be in earth and sky</p><p>In my song forever, eternally</p><p></p>
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