Elaine George Poet Sonnet

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Awarded:  FIRST PLACE

Contest:  A poem you love

Sponsored by:  Rick Praise

A Gift From God - A Sonnet

I am a wish, a prayer, from mortals lips
That reached heaven and  touched God’s fingertips
And returned to earth wrapped in flesh and blood
A gift from God’s unconditional love

So love and cherish me as God does you
And guide and teach me well in all I do
And together, a garden we will grow
Filled with the fragrant beauty of the rose

And on the day I reach maturity
And feel the need like leaves to leave the tree
To show the world the colors that are  me
Rejoice in all the beauty that you see

For I am your  child the gift that God gave
No More than a wish and a prayer -  away.

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Robert Lindley August 24, 2017 at 10:11 PM I CAME BACK TO READ THIS JEWEL YET AGAIN. You have so eloquently matched my feelings with such loving and beautiful words. As I have now lost both my parents. And has been 48 years since father's death, the pain and loss still lingers.. I wish I could fav this gem a second time! Elaine George September 5, 2017 at 12:48 PM Thank you for stopping by again, Robert, and for your very kind comments...they mean so much to me. My dad has been gone 14 years now and I still miss him every day. Best wishes to you and your family. Elaine

John Hamilton April 11, 2016 at 2:06 PM What a beautiful testimony in verse! Children are indeed a gift from God. Excellent sonnet full of meaning and feeling.

Funom Makama March 21, 2016 at 11:49 AM beautiful! Beautiful! so so beautiful

Robert Lindley February 22, 2016 at 8:04 AM This is without any doubt in my mind one of the most beautiful sonnets I've ever read and I've read several thousand in my long life , have written myself well over 800. A7 And it was just a joy to read today!! ADDING TO MY FAV LIST HERE MY FRIEND. Elaine George February 22, 2016 at 4:29 PM Thank you so much, Robert. This means so much to me. I wrote this sonnet for a friend, in honor of the birth of her first grandchild. Once again, thank you for your kind comments. Sincerely, Elaine

Peggy Caulfield May 23, 2014 at 10:31 AM Simply beautiful Elaine George May 23, 2014 at 10:44 AM Thank you Peggy. lainie

Wilma Neels June 19, 2013 at 5:35 AM Elaine this is a gem, I absolutely love it especially the ending :) beautiful, love Wilma

Kim Merryman June 17, 2013 at 7:59 PM Elaine, congrats on your 1st place win with this wonderful sonnet! Love, Kim

Carrie Richards June 17, 2013 at 10:50 AM As a fan of your wonderful poetry for all these years......it is my honor to share placement with you, Elaine! This is a testament to why I love your words..so beautiful !! Congratulations!

Therese Bacha May 14, 2013 at 10:12 PM Whoa, Whoa, that poem took my heart away, so sentimental, so well written, so peaceful to our hearing. Very very good.Congratulations, so well deserved. a 7>> and a FAVE. Terry xoxo

Poet Destroyer A May 11, 2013 at 10:27 PM CONGRATULATIONS ELAINE, thanks for the nice and lovely poem you entered in my "Heaven Sent / Grace" contest. Take care of yourself and enjoy the blessings of today and tomorrow. LUV*LINDA

Sima Mittal April 22, 2013 at 11:44 AM Its nice1

Joselito Asperin October 14, 2012 at 5:19 PM Hi Elaine!, thank you for posting this poem! It's just inspires me, so beautiful!:)

Carol Sunshine Brown December 19, 2011 at 11:53 AM Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you and yours Lainie. Love and blessings, Carol

Daver Austin October 2, 2011 at 12:12 PM This one sends chills of delight. A first place, of course! What could compete? Love, daver

Honestly J.T. September 27, 2011 at 11:39 PM Good poem. btw its been a while. I hope all is well.- James

Laura Mckenzie September 2, 2011 at 6:38 PM Elaine George~ Oh my God this is sooo wonderful I almost cried amazing, wonderful ,fabulous, Gosh this is going into my favorites! You just keep wowing me. I've been gone from the soup for a year now what a welcome gift it is to read good poetry! Love Laura :)

Poet Destroyer A August 15, 2011 at 2:17 AM I am working on sonnets tonight E.G.,, . How are you? Me i'm just stopping by to say hi and catch up on some of my reading. Love the meaning one can give another when it comes to reading poetry. Have yourself a wonderful evening. God bless & take care,..Linda

Andrea Dietrich August 13, 2011 at 12:24 PM wow, if all sonnets could be like this. YOu did the form proud with this lovely approach to the topic of children as a gift from God.

Elizabeth Wesley August 9, 2011 at 8:16 PM Such tender meaning in this lovely sonnet. It flows like sunlight.

Honestly J.T. August 4, 2011 at 12:36 AM Inspiring poem, great write

Tim B July 19, 2011 at 12:13 PM Inspirational, quite stunning. I think you just did great justice to the sonnet, no easy task! :) "Write on good poet."

Judy Ball July 15, 2011 at 9:20 AM Oh WoW! This is so beautiful! Loved every word. So true too. Too many people don#t appreciate their children. Keeping this in my faves. God Bless, JB

Sara Kendrick July 8, 2011 at 3:00 PM Enjoyed..Congrats on your win..Sara

Juanita Warden July 6, 2011 at 9:16 PM Love this..congratulations on your win.always Juanita.

Nette Onclaud July 6, 2011 at 12:16 PM just stunning! happy to sahre the spot with you, lainie... sweet congrats with huggs! :)

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