Poem
By Karl Knights
The zoo is tough terrain; hilly.I wheel as fast as I can —then Mum shouts ‘Keep up!’I stop. ‘Hand me...
Category
Sonnet
A 14-line poem with a variable rhyme scheme originating in Italy and brought to England in the 16th century. Literally a “little song,” the sonnet traditionally reflects upon a single sentiment, with a clarification or “turn” of thought in its concluding lines. There are many types of sonnets. Read More
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