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A Winter Rose - a Sonnet

I walk through the glistening virgin snow
That covers the sorrow of autumn’s death 
Where I find on a bush a frozen rose  
Its beauty held ageless in winter’s breath 

How I long to touch those petals again 
Those moist velvet lips that promise such bliss 
Opened in passion whispering my name 
As I drift in dreams of a breathless kiss 

Oh! To pluck this rose from the winter snow 
And hold it closely to my aching heart
And free it from that ice so bitter cold 
That now my love keeps you and me apart

But if I were to pluck this winter rose 
Would all its petals fall upon the snow?

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Roger Roger

Date: 5/29/2023 11:39:00 PM

Beautiful...

Bill Baker

Date: 11/22/2021 6:17:00 AM

A lovely sonnet, Elaine. It touched my heart. My first time to read ypur poetry, it was enjoyable. Well written and deserved to be here among the very best of the various forms. I also write sonnets. Bill

Line Gauthier

Date: 1/21/2021 6:07:00 PM

I love the imagery and passion in the beautiful sonnet, Elaine ~ so glad it is part of the 2020 PS Anthology

Elaine George
Date: 1/22/2021 1:42:00 PM

Thank you for your kind comments, Line...much appreciated. ~ Elaine

John Gondolf

Date: 12/1/2020 6:38:00 PM

Elaine, I just came across this poem in the anthology. I have always been a big fan of sonnets and this one is simply stunning. Congrats on having it included in the book. John

Elaine George
Date: 12/4/2020 3:20:00 AM

Thank you so much, John. I too love sonnets. I have written several, but this one seems to be the favorite.

Line Gauthier

Date: 5/23/2020 7:19:00 PM

Lovely to have the pleasure to reread, Elaine.

Elaine George
Date: 5/25/2020 12:24:00 AM

Thank you so much, Line...much appreciated.~Elaine

Valerie Staton

Date: 1/5/2019 8:40:00 AM

Very nicely written!

Mark Elam

Date: 11/10/2018 7:55:00 AM

Enjoying your poetry and found this gem. Fantastic. Following your work!

Elaine George
Date: 11/11/2018 5:57:00 AM

Thank you so much for your kind comments, Mark.

Line Gauthier

Date: 4/21/2018 4:38:00 PM

Belated congrats on your much deserved win with this very beautiful sonnet, Elaine.

Elaine George
Date: 4/26/2018 8:43:00 AM

Thank you for stopping by and for your most welcomed comments.

Barry Stebbings

Date: 1/12/2018 12:50:00 PM

Amazing, Elaine You have used the metaphor well. Congrats on your win. // Barry

Elaine George
Date: 1/18/2018 9:54:00 AM

Thank you so much for your much appreciated comments, Barry.

Susan Ashley

Date: 1/11/2018 6:27:00 PM

Such a stirring sonnet, Elaine. Congratulations for your wonderful win. ~Susan

Elaine George
Date: 1/12/2018 6:35:00 AM

Thank you for your kind comments, Susan...much appreciated. Sincerely, Elaine

Beautiful Scars

Date: 1/11/2018 10:54:00 AM

beautiful sonnet sweet Elaine ;)-luloo

Elaine George
Date: 1/12/2018 6:37:00 AM

Thank you for your kind comments, Laura...much appreciated. Sincerely, Elaine

John Hamilton

Date: 1/10/2018 7:32:00 PM

Thanks Elaine for this lovely sonnet, congrats on a fine placement!

Elaine George
Date: 1/12/2018 6:40:00 AM

Thank you for your kind comments, John...much appreciated and for my placement. Sincerely, Elaine

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 1/10/2018 7:12:00 PM

So lovely and you already know I faved this one! Congratulations on your win with this beauty Lainie! : )

Elaine George
Date: 1/12/2018 6:45:00 AM

Thank you dear, Connie...for your kind comments and never ending support of my poetry...it means so much to me. Elaine

Joseph May

Date: 12/12/2017 3:10:00 PM

Great write and win ..Congrats

Elaine George
Date: 1/6/2018 10:44:00 AM

Thank you so much, Joseph. Sincerely, Elaine

Robert Lindley

Date: 12/5/2016 5:15:00 AM

A very beautiful sonnet for me to have found this fine morn! No choice but to add this to my fav list as its a true gem....

Elaine George
Date: 12/10/2016 6:31:00 AM

This means so much to me, Robert. Thank you so much. Wishing you and yours a wonderful, magical Christmas. Elaine

Tim Smith

Date: 10/26/2016 1:46:00 PM

Very lovely sonnet Elaine...congratulations

Elaine George
Date: 10/28/2016 4:38:00 PM

Thank you Tim. Lainey

Rishi Kejriwal

Date: 10/25/2016 8:38:00 PM

Hi. I really love the sonnet and am using it for my class project. I was wondering if you could tell me why you wrote this poem and a little bit about yourself? That would be very helpful. Thank you!

Elaine George
Date: 10/28/2016 4:42:00 PM

Dear Rishi, Please let me know how you make out with your class project. Looking forward to hearing from you. Elaine

Elaine George
Date: 10/25/2016 9:31:00 PM

Dear Rishi, Thank you for stopping by. 'A Winter Rose' is a metaphor representing a love that came to an end before it was consummated in order to spare hurting others. It therefore will remain forever frozen in time with all its ageless beauty and heartache. Now...if you go to the blogs posted on poetry soup, you will find the one I posted Oct. 24. There you will find my bio under, 'About the Authors', then click on see details. . Hope this helps.

Carole Duet

Date: 10/4/2016 10:37:00 PM

Hi! I just wanted to tell you that I love this poem. It is so descriptive and beautiful. Carole

Elaine George
Date: 10/25/2016 9:08:00 PM

Thank you for stopping by, Carole, and for your kind comments. Much appreciated. Lainey

Tom Arnone

Date: 4/20/2016 3:20:00 PM

Beautiful. Love the last two lines. :-)

Elaine George
Date: 4/29/2016 4:40:00 AM

Thank you so much for your kind comments, Tom. Elaine

Barry Stebbings

Date: 3/28/2016 6:12:00 AM

WOW! You certainly deserve all the good comments you have received.

Elaine George
Date: 3/28/2016 9:32:00 AM

Thank you for stopping by, Barry, and for your kind comments. Elaine

Funom Makama

Date: 3/21/2016 11:47:00 AM

What an incredible sonnet! You should be one of the reasons a world sonnet day should exist. Beautiful! So beautiful

Elaine George
Date: 3/23/2016 4:06:00 PM

Thank you so much for your very kind comments, dear Funom. They mean so much to me. Elaine

J Hamilton Gist

Date: 1/27/2016 7:22:00 PM

Another smooth flow. Good job!

Elaine George
Date: 1/28/2016 11:42:00 PM

Thank you! Elaine

Frank Black Blacharczyk

Date: 1/15/2016 10:35:00 AM

Well written. Your imagery of the rose and the temptation to pick it and so lose the colour in winter's black and white is expressed nicely through your words.

Elaine George
Date: 1/17/2016 12:25:00 PM

Thank you for stopping by and for your comments, Frank. Much appreciated.