Elaine George Poet Sonnet

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 May 29, 2023 at 11:39 PM Beautiful...

Bill Baker November 22, 2021 at 6:17 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 January 21, 2021 at 6:07 PM I love the imagery and passion in the beautiful sonnet, Elaine ~ so glad it is part of the 2020 PS Anthology Elaine George January 22, 2021 at 1:42 PM Thank you for your kind comments, Line...much appreciated. ~ Elaine

John Gondolf December 1, 2020 at 6:38 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 December 4, 2020 at 3:20 AM Thank you so much, John. I too love sonnets. I have written several, but this one seems to be the favorite.

Line Gauthier May 23, 2020 at 7:19 PM Lovely to have the pleasure to reread, Elaine. Elaine George May 25, 2020 at 12:24 AM Thank you so much, Line...much appreciated.~Elaine

Valerie Staton January 5, 2019 at 8:40 AM Very nicely written!

Mark Elam November 10, 2018 at 7:55 AM Enjoying your poetry and found this gem. Fantastic. Following your work! Elaine George November 11, 2018 at 5:57 AM Thank you so much for your kind comments, Mark.

Line Gauthier April 21, 2018 at 4:38 PM Belated congrats on your much deserved win with this very beautiful sonnet, Elaine. Elaine George April 26, 2018 at 8:43 AM Thank you for stopping by and for your most welcomed comments.

Barry Stebbings January 12, 2018 at 12:50 PM Amazing, Elaine You have used the metaphor well. Congrats on your win. // Barry Elaine George January 18, 2018 at 9:54 AM Thank you so much for your much appreciated comments, Barry.

Susan Ashley January 11, 2018 at 6:27 PM Such a stirring sonnet, Elaine. Congratulations for your wonderful win. ~Susan Elaine George January 12, 2018 at 6:35 AM Thank you for your kind comments, Susan...much appreciated. Sincerely, Elaine

Beautiful Scars January 11, 2018 at 10:54 AM beautiful sonnet sweet Elaine ;)-luloo Elaine George January 12, 2018 at 6:37 AM Thank you for your kind comments, Laura...much appreciated. Sincerely, Elaine

John Hamilton January 10, 2018 at 7:32 PM Thanks Elaine for this lovely sonnet, congrats on a fine placement! Elaine George January 12, 2018 at 6:40 AM Thank you for your kind comments, John...much appreciated and for my placement. Sincerely, Elaine

Connie Marcum Wong January 10, 2018 at 7:12 PM So lovely and you already know I faved this one! Congratulations on your win with this beauty Lainie! : ) Elaine George January 12, 2018 at 6:45 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 December 12, 2017 at 3:10 PM Great write and win ..Congrats Elaine George January 6, 2018 at 10:44 AM Thank you so much, Joseph. Sincerely, Elaine

Robert Lindley December 5, 2016 at 5:15 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 December 10, 2016 at 6:31 AM This means so much to me, Robert. Thank you so much. Wishing you and yours a wonderful, magical Christmas. Elaine

Tim Smith October 26, 2016 at 1:46 PM Very lovely sonnet Elaine...congratulations Elaine George October 28, 2016 at 4:38 PM Thank you Tim. Lainey

Rishi Kejriwal October 25, 2016 at 8:38 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 October 28, 2016 at 4:42 PM Dear Rishi, Please let me know how you make out with your class project. Looking forward to hearing from you. Elaine Elaine George October 25, 2016 at 9:31 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 October 4, 2016 at 10:37 PM Hi! I just wanted to tell you that I love this poem. It is so descriptive and beautiful. Carole Elaine George October 25, 2016 at 9:08 PM Thank you for stopping by, Carole, and for your kind comments. Much appreciated. Lainey

Tom Arnone April 20, 2016 at 3:20 PM Beautiful. Love the last two lines. :-) Elaine George April 29, 2016 at 4:40 AM Thank you so much for your kind comments, Tom. Elaine

Barry Stebbings March 28, 2016 at 6:12 AM WOW! You certainly deserve all the good comments you have received. Elaine George March 28, 2016 at 9:32 AM Thank you for stopping by, Barry, and for your kind comments. Elaine

Funom Makama March 21, 2016 at 11:47 AM What an incredible sonnet! You should be one of the reasons a world sonnet day should exist. Beautiful! So beautiful Elaine George March 23, 2016 at 4:06 PM Thank you so much for your very kind comments, dear Funom. They mean so much to me. Elaine

J Hamilton Gist January 27, 2016 at 7:22 PM Another smooth flow. Good job! Elaine George January 28, 2016 at 11:42 PM Thank you! Elaine

Frank Black Blacharczyk January 15, 2016 at 10:35 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 January 17, 2016 at 12:25 PM Thank you for stopping by and for your comments, Frank. Much appreciated.

Saraphina Alfred January 11, 2016 at 1:04 PM The sonnet got my breath held... Saraphina Elaine George January 11, 2016 at 2:03 PM Thank you for your kind comments, Saraphina. Elaine

Cona Adams January 11, 2016 at 4:28 AM Beautifully written, Elaine. Elaine George March 23, 2016 at 5:13 PM Thank you for stopping by and for your kind comments, Cona. Elaine

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