Exploring the Craft of Rhyming Sonnets

The chapter delves into the creation process of a sonnet, discussing unexpected rhymes and the author's experience with writing rhyming sonnets. Themes of disconnection, familial relationships, and the complexities of setting up a life in New Jersey are explored through the lens of poetry. The beauty and depth of using received forms and rhyme in conveying difficult emotions effectively are highlighted, along with discussions on metaphor, distance in relationships, and the synthesis found in sonnets.