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Again she sees those vibrant sleeves of green And hears those gentle whispers and soft sighs Alone beneath a willow lost in dreams An old woman reflects through misty eyes To see her now so deeply scarred by time A beauty once now buried in the folds Upon that road of passion left behind The bitter price she paid for growing old The park where they first met is much the same Where those two hearts she sees again entwined Engraved upon the stone that bears his name Upon her soul forever in her mind A barren stone awaits her by his side Beneath those gentle whispers and soft sighs Author: Elaine Cecelia George, of Canada Author's note: The title is from a quote of Shakespear which inspired this sonnet.

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Robert Lindley

Date: 9/11/2020 4:00:00 AM

Thank you my friend, this gives me a great idea of what to write about today. God bless...

Elaine George
Date: 9/15/2020 5:05:00 AM

I am glad I inspired you, dear Robert. ~ Elaine

Robert Lindley

Date: 9/11/2020 3:43:00 AM

This reminds me again that we must face aging and loss as apart of life and not rebel against it in fierce thought and deed. Truly a sad but lovely presentation of one grieving for a deceased spouse and remembering youth, its glory, its beauty--its loves..A fav.. God bless.

Elaine George
Date: 9/15/2020 5:05:00 AM

Thank you so much, dear Robert. ~ Elaine

Pace Ink-U-Script

Date: 6/10/2014 11:47:00 AM

Truely incredible...I really enjoyed reading this poem of yours..What a delight!

Robin Davis

Date: 6/9/2014 11:35:00 PM

Elaine This is a hauntingly passionate write that is filled with love and caring. Thank you for the fun comment on my Her Dream Boy poem.

Susan Gwynne-Galfe

Date: 6/5/2014 11:21:00 AM

Wow, I so could feel the old woman's heavy heart missing her love, missing the years gone by but at the same time accepting the fact that one is old now and next in line. I work with the elderly, seen emotions they go through accepting age, illness or the death of a spouse. It is heartbreaking sometimes. But I always say that we all get our turn, it is part of life. No exceptions. Thank you for sharing such intimate thoughts. Beautiful writing~

Elaine George
Date: 2/9/2016 2:33:00 PM

So sorry for not replying until now, Susan. Many thanks for your kind comments. Elaine

Robert Lindley

Date: 5/31/2014 11:11:00 AM

A majestic poem that gives a good insight into the glory of true love!! Bravo on this write and Congrats on the win!!!!!!!!!

Elaine George
Date: 6/1/2014 8:57:00 PM

Thank you so much for your kind comments, Robert. Lainie

Nette Onclaud

Date: 5/22/2014 1:27:00 AM

heart wrenching and remarkable in tone, elaine.. special kudos to you for a top award.. huggs

Aiyah Torres

Date: 5/21/2014 3:23:00 PM

Congratulations on your awesome win, Elaine.. :)) very well crafted... ^_^

Skat A

Date: 5/21/2014 9:45:00 AM

Wonderful win Elaine, ----SKAT

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 5/17/2014 12:34:00 AM

A wonderful win for a wonderful poem Elaine. It is poets like you who keep sonnets popular in this day and age. Congratulations!

Elaine George
Date: 5/17/2014 1:19:00 AM

Thank you Connie, for your very kind comments. Lainie

Kelly Deschler

Date: 5/16/2014 11:42:00 PM

These words are quite haunting, yet so beautiful. Love truly is forever.... This is an excellent poem, Lainie! Congratulations on your well deserved win!

Lori Lucas Mcclure

Date: 5/16/2014 7:18:00 AM

WOnderful! Congratulations on your win! Lori

A.E. Rivenbark

Date: 5/16/2014 12:20:00 AM

Goodness this is so masterfully done. Many congrats to you!

Elaine George
Date: 5/16/2014 1:04:00 AM

Thank you for your kind comment, A,E, Lainie

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 5/15/2014 8:45:00 PM

I kind of skipped around seeing this winners' list, but seeing yours, I can REALLy see how it got in the top. You know I loved this one the first time. BIG congrats to you.

Elaine George
Date: 5/15/2014 8:54:00 PM

Thanks, Andrea. Lainie

Roy Jerden

Date: 5/15/2014 5:20:00 PM

Beautiful sonnet. Reminds me of visiting my grandma's grave with my grandpa, who had his place set. BTW, I think, based on the context, that you might have meant scarred instead of scared? Congratulations!

Elaine George
Date: 5/15/2014 5:33:00 PM

Thank you for your kind comments, Roy and for pointing out the typo. I am amazed that I even placed taking all into consideration. bfn Lainie

Richard Palmer

Date: 5/14/2014 3:25:00 PM

wow,you were truly inspired,wonder,wonderful write Elaine

Elaine George
Date: 5/14/2014 3:32:00 PM

Thank you for your kind comments, Richard. Lainie

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 5/14/2014 11:03:00 AM

Elaine, We have all felt this before, one way or another.... When we least expect it, the music will play again. Good write. Enjoyed the beauty and feeling... deep...Linda

Justin Bordner

Date: 5/14/2014 1:07:00 AM

If a man loves your soul, you grow old. J.A.B.

Elaine George
Date: 5/14/2014 5:43:00 AM

Yes!!! Thank you for your comment, Justin. Lainie

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 5/13/2014 7:41:00 PM

WOWOWOW. One of the best I've seen in this contest. You know what? That was one of the quotes I too had thought of using. I narrowed it down to five quotes and finally settled on "sunshine after rain."

David Williams

Date: 5/13/2014 4:51:00 PM

Elaine very well done I like it...David

Sara Kendrick

Date: 5/13/2014 4:42:00 PM

Enjoyed reading this very expressive and emotive work that sprang from a quote of Shakespear's ..Thanks for the visit to my page..Sara

Pandita Sietesantos

Date: 5/13/2014 10:21:00 AM

This bitter-sweet, melancholy piece beautifully reflects effects that the passage of time can have on one's life. Well done!