Suburban Sonnet

Many thanks, Stephan. Yeah, that sonnet variation technique using half-rhymes is something I've seen quite a few modern published poets do. And you're right - it's not always obvious that they act like rhymes, but interestingly in the process of composition the approach is identical to using the standard full-rhyme: the same tension exists to find a match that sustains the traditional rhyme scheme; and of course forces immense concentration to ensure  sense and meaning are not compromised (hopefully reinforcing the truth and veracity at the heart of the thing because you're all the more intent on preserving it!). Enough of my verbiage....much obliged for the appreciative response. BRgds.,Alan.