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Winter's Sister


Oh lonesome winter of abandoned wood
With branches so empty of April green
Your alabaster heart, misunderstood
In keeping a beauty by most unseen

I too have been called icy and aloof
Lacking the color of summer's repast
Weaving in blue frost a cocoon, a roof
Against the spread of sunburn unabashed

Yet hear music in a singular note
While the birds are gone I can miss their song
As echoes from a valley long remote
And in silence find a place to belong

I am winter's sister, with all her flaws
Who shines as the crystallized forest thaws

3/09/24

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Triny Xiang Date: 4/30/2024 7:11:00 PM I think summer is overrated. I like your voice in winter's hush. You can be aloof all you like, you'll find good company on this forum.
Ann Peck Date: 4/19/2024 4:16:00 PM Your poetry always touches my heart, Michelle. Winter's Sister is beautiful.
Charles Messina Date: 4/8/2024 3:42:00 AM A lovely and well-written sonnet, Michelle. Awesome imagery! Charlie
Kelli White Date: 4/2/2024 11:41:00 AM Exceptional poetic performance, Kelli
John Watt Date: 3/30/2024 6:13:00 PM Michelle, I always anticipate brilliance from your golden pen and am never disappointed. But applying your significant talent to the sonnet format takes my admiration to a new level! Your yin and yang of winter/summer is so carefully and concisely crafted with imagery from each season... branches empty, blue frost, crystallized forest, cocoon are all favorites, but "Your alabaster heart, misunderstood" is simply poetic perfection. Such a delight to read and re-read. A fave to treasure ~ John
Sally Eslinger Date: 3/25/2024 8:49:00 AM Michellem yes summer is too greenm too green, i was crying half way thru this as sister appreciated sister…a fae for this winter + tree lover. I thank you for this stunning poem, hugs sally
Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 3/12/2024 9:21:00 AM - The bird will soon sing again, Michelle ... a lovely poem ... spring is on its way :) - hugs
Gary Radice Date: 3/12/2024 3:15:00 AM I concur with all the comments thus far Michelle; this is a superb sonnet. Welcome back to The Big Tureen. :). Cheers - Gary
Paige Hind Date: 3/11/2024 6:00:00 PM This is beautiful. I loved your portrayal of being able to miss the birds' song- sometimes silence is really healing. Hug :)*
Susan Ashley Date: 3/9/2024 8:49:00 PM Dear Michelle, welcome back my friend. It’s so nice to see you amongst the PS pages once again. Your sonnet is beautiful. I adore your vivid imagery and the power of the speaker’s voice in the couplet for a grand finale. Warmest wishes, my dear friend.. ~Susan
Gershon Wolf Date: 3/9/2024 6:58:00 PM A gorgeous sonnet, Michelle. Especially love the 'alabaster heart.' ... And thank you so much for your visits to my site... Bravo, Gershon
David Walker Date: 3/9/2024 11:47:00 AM Masterfully done, Michelle. I like reading your poetry.

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