I have two versions on here. The first is truly a sonnet and follows all the rules. The second, well, while practically the same, its not a real sonnet. It is what I wished to write but couldn't because of said rules.


Version One (or proper format):

The darkness pervades with blood his dreams 'gain
From mem'ries forged in hon'r by his service.
'Gain, again he sees his brothers fall slain
To en'mies cruel 'ttacks; death does him disservice.
The darkness stays and leaves him no respite.
With anguished cries, panting breath 'gain he wakes
For Morphe's does much dislike, as despot
Makes 'gainst his sleep; punishment for his mistakes.
But old friend found twixt lonesome days brings hope
To the nightmarish wasteland of his life.
Mysterious stranger throws the needed rope
To pull him through and save him from mind's strife.
A brothers bond forged in mutu'l ardor
Of danger and thrills; now neither flounder.


Version Two (or incorrect format):

The darkness that pervades with blood his dreams again
Are mem'ries forged in honor by his service.
Again, again he sees his brothers fall slain
To en'mies cruel attacks; death does him disservice.
The darkness stays and leaves him with no respite.
With anguished cries and panting breath he wakes
For Morpheus does much dislike, and as a despot
Makes 'gainst his sleep; punishment for his mistakes.
But old friend found twixt lonesome days brings hope
To the nightmarish wasteland of his life.
Mysterious stranger throws the much needed rope
To pull him through and save him from his mind's strife.
A brothers bond forged in mutu'l ardor
Of danger and thrills; now neither flounder.


I have no beta, so there may be a mistake or two (or five, or twenty). Sorry if there is, and if you want let me know if you found one. even if you don't find a mistake, I'd like to hear your thoughts on this.