I think I'm a sonnet snob. First of all, I would like to say that I am not one of those few talented poets who write sonnets well. Even though this is the case, I still have a certain idea in mind when it comes to what a sonnet should be like. A sonnet should have certain qualities to it, in addition to the actual rules/criteria that defines a sonnet. It should use more formal language.--though not necessarily Old English. I also have trouble grasping "modern sonnets." For example, "Heat" by Denis Johnson does not fit my criteria. I don't deny that it is a good poem; and it certainly is interesting. However, I just prefer the more traditional sonnets. "Shall I compare thee to a summer's day" by Shakespeare and "Farewell to Love" by Michael Drayton are both great sonnets. I love the language used in both of these sonnets. I also like the more romantic themes. While I appreciate that we all have our own style when it comes to writing poetry, I also appreciate that we all enjoy different types of poetry. I think the types of sonnets I enjoy are the more traditional sonnets.
Sarah Corra
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