Frozen Bloom

Petals are jewelled like embroidered frills;
Globes of mirages enwrap the limbs.
The face is flushed with kisses of chills;
With glass ice pearls, the quivering heart brims.

The wintry gust shakes her convulsing self;
Into melting icicle drops they weep.
As though the footfalls of an unseen elf,
Mysteries from sepals and petals peep.

Within the weak physique's softening chime,
The spirit is alive, though choked by frost.
Will winter last beyond its destined time?
Rebellion stirs beneath, though charm seems lost.

Will buried rainbows pierce this frozen shrine,
Or does the frost shroud all that used to shine?
Copyright © | Year Posted 2026

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Miller Avatar
May 18, 2026 at 3:16 AM
I love a sonnet and this is excellent, congratulations
Guptar Avatar
May 15, 2026 at 9:10 AM
Congratulations poet friend on your win in this contest wit a lovely sonnet humanising the frozen blosson through metaphor. Wish you a pleasant incoming weekend.
Poet Avatar
May 15, 2026 at 6:45 AM
A beautiful ode to a springtime bloom. Strong feelings and excellent progression. I am very happy for you because of your placement.
Ibeh Avatar
May 14, 2026 at 3:38 PM
Striking imagery throughout your fabulous poem, Christuraj. Heartiest congratulations on your win in my contest.
Alex Avatar
May 14, 2026 at 11:48 PM
Thank you very much for giving me an opportunity. May God Bless you!
Empress Avatar
May 4, 2026 at 9:43 AM
Dear Christuraj, this has a beautiful and magnetic cadence to it which I absolutely love. You know you are reading a profound sonnet when you find music between rhymes, and you have it here along with such evocative language and stunning imagery! I especially love “ The face is flushed with kisses of chills. With glass ice pearls, the quivering heart brims. “ how descriptive and unique! Just love this! Best wishes! Sending you light, always. Pleasure reading
Alex Avatar
May 14, 2026 at 11:49 PM
Thank you very much. May God Bless You!
Reese Avatar
May 3, 2026 at 4:02 AM
A very nice English sonnet about winter the imagery is quite vivid good luck in the contest
Alex Avatar
May 3, 2026 at 4:09 AM
Thank you very much. May God Bless You!
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