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Sonnet XXI -Für Elise

Evie Metz

To admit it was to be on fire— 

A relief—and a release from prison: 

A confrontation starting with ire 

Seceded to yearning and submission. 

How frantic, still, and humble those words came 

As desperation—in tears—was revealed; 

An esctasy shared o’er th’ordeal—the same 

Garden—graced with a lace—which had been sealed. 

Pleasure and prosterity were derived 

From said fervent, honest conversation; 

These hopes and prayers are to be believed, 

And steps within the heart made with caution. 

     Amidst the torrent, torment ev’ning, peace 

     Is found with shaking hands, telling Elise. 

Spring 2026

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