In English class we wrote sonnets. Sonnets have a rigid structure. They must have ten syllables per line and three four sentence paragraphs. Every other sentence must rhyme and there must be two sentences at the end that rhyme with one another. I liked doing my sonnet . I found it easy and very fun. I loved being able to chose my own topic. Here is the one I wrote.
The Band
The conga drum sang out like a sparrow
The cowbells rang and clanged and sang all day
The beat was driving like a straight arrow
The crowd was happy to see the band play
The guitarist plucked his old steel six string
The amps were old but aged like a fine wine
The funky rhythm had a little sting
Autographs would start to be signed at nine
The pianist banged away on his keys
Ivory pieces were like stars in the sky
He played so well everyone came to see
Made it look like he didn’t even try
The band was on a roll that summer night
The songs made people’s troubles feel alright
The Band
The conga drum sang out like a sparrow
The cowbells rang and clanged and sang all day
The beat was driving like a straight arrow
The crowd was happy to see the band play
The guitarist plucked his old steel six string
The amps were old but aged like a fine wine
The funky rhythm had a little sting
Autographs would start to be signed at nine
The pianist banged away on his keys
Ivory pieces were like stars in the sky
He played so well everyone came to see
Made it look like he didn’t even try
The band was on a roll that summer night
The songs made people’s troubles feel alright