Contend You Not

[ChristopherSea]

Yeah, I think that could work, and solve my syntax problem. Maybe

Do not contend with those of untrained minds.
Conspire they will the scalpel to evade,
They flees on fearful legs their thoughts to blind,
Some semblance of false pride that they may save.


It is a sonnet and must be careful of the rhyme, and meter.


Thanks Tom,

Dale

Dale, Agreed, that first line should work for you if it still captures the original intent. In the second line, I need to place a 'mental comma' after will to make it work. Does that make sense? For that third sentence, should that be 'flee'? It could be my read that is off (I need coffee)./Chris