Challenge
Challenge of the Week #59: Modernise Shakespeare’s ‘Shall I Compare Thee’ sonnet. The most masterfully written piece, as voted and determined by the Prose team, will be crowned winner and receive $100. Quality beats quantity, always, but numbers make things easier for our judges, so share, share, share with friends, family, and connections. #ProseChallenge #getlit #itslit
Not Quite Shakespeare
Might I compare you to a mobile phone?
You please the eye much more than any skin.
Swift fashion's end will seek to switch my tone,
Just as I've learned to love the trend I'm in.
Auto-correct quickly creates a fool.
Given my words, it will not learn your name.
Once useful features turn against the tool;
When texting, profound words of love read lame.
Yet your unique style cannot be replaced.
Though you may change, beauty still reins your heart.
No slave to fashion, trends set, not embraced,
You will forever be the height of art.
While blood keeps pace with electricity,
More precious than the iPhone you will be.
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