No, the poem "A River" by A.K. Ramanujan is not a Sonnet. It does not follow the typical structure and rhyme scheme of a sonnet, which consists of 14 lines with a specific rhyme pattern. Instead, "A River" is a free verse poem that captures the essence of a river's diverse and dynamic nature.
14 lines in a sonnet
A sonnet is an example of a poem.
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A sonnet IS a poem. Not a part in one. If you had just used google you'd of known that immediately.
"Akramanujan's 'Of Mother's among other Things' is a poem that explores the complex relationship between a mother and her son. The speaker reflects on his mother's sacrifices and the burden of her love, highlighting the conflicting emotions of guilt and gratitude that come with a mother's unconditional care. The poem delves into the universal themes of family, duty, and emotional connections."
It's a sonnet of course.
A sonnet is a quatorzain, or a 14-line poem.
A fourteen line poem in iambic pentameter (in English) is very likely to be a sonnet. It isn't guaranteed to be a sonnet - but the first thing you check is whether it is a sonnet or not.
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A sonnet is a poem of 14 lines with very specific rhyme patterns.