I Am

I am... A seed that was blown from A wayward wind Sewn too soon With fragile roots Clinging To a rocky soil That fell between The cracks In a place covered In ocean brine Which...Somehow Managed to exist Where the sun Could not shine Except… On those rare days When it would burn Through that veil Of grey fog Turning The whole world blue Blue skies... Where clouds roamed Aimlessly... Over a quiet glassy surface That would When pushed... By a raging wind Lash out In frustration Shattering itself On those jagged rocks As it tried Time And time again To move beyond that Rocky shore Where... That rose Tried in vain To bloom. Author: Elaine Cecelia George of Canada Written: March 7th, 2015

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Line Gauthier

Date: 11/17/2017 10:24:00 PM

Very tumultuous, beautiful poem, Elaine. I love the dark and haunting quality of it. A fave for me.

Riya Melvin

Date: 2/25/2017 1:05:00 PM

It touched my heart Elaine..And from this poem its clear that that rose has finally bloomed and its beauty is being enjoyed by the world. I am glad to find such a beautiful rose :)

Elaine George
Date: 2/26/2017 5:58:00 PM

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

Iris E. S-Lewis

Date: 2/9/2016 11:31:00 AM

You are brilliant writer inspiring the lot of us.

Elaine George
Date: 2/9/2016 11:36:00 AM

Dear Iris, You can never know how much this means to me. I love writing...and to inspire others, is my reward. Thank you so much. Elaine

Funom Makama

Date: 1/25/2016 12:22:00 PM

This is amazing and lovely. Thank you for the incredible share.

Elaine George
Date: 1/28/2016 11:46:00 PM

Thank you, Funom.

Dalia Shahein

Date: 12/29/2015 9:39:00 AM

Great write my dear , I really enjoyed reading it...u have a special spirit of poetry...hugs / / :) dalia

Harry Horsman

Date: 8/20/2015 4:46:00 PM

So the seed that was blown far too soon, grows up and writes amazing poetry,,you are a very special lady Elaine and i just love your poetry..

Elaine George
Date: 8/21/2015 12:02:00 AM

Hi, Harry. How nice to hear from you and thank you for your very kind comments. Elaine

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 7/19/2015 7:39:00 AM

This feels the way I imagine the east coast. I have never been that far East, but one day I hope to stand on our other shore. You seem to have an affinity for roses, it adds a special quality to your writing.

Elaine George
Date: 7/20/2015 11:38:00 AM

In this Bio, the rose is symbolic. The rose represents me. Thank you for taking the time to read my poetry, Richard. Elaine

Funom Makama

Date: 6/4/2015 9:58:00 AM

What a marvelous read from a blessed paged built on lines constructed with the lyrics of the skies and words well supported by dynamic foamy clouds. Message well expressed! No doubt an absolute 7##.

Elaine George
Date: 6/5/2015 1:46:00 PM

Thank you for stopping bye and taking the time to read my bio, Funom. Sincerely, Elaine George

James Fraser

Date: 3/23/2015 3:53:00 PM

Oh my, I've always loved the name Elaine, hence my daughters middle name, but I also love Cecelia, and George is a pet name for me at work, wow it's a win, win, win, as is this Bio, smiles and hugs // James :):)

Elaine George
Date: 6/5/2015 1:37:00 PM

Dear James, I don't think I thanked you for dropping bye and taking the time to read my poetry. So...thank you! It is so nice to hear from you. Elaine

Emile Pinet

Date: 3/10/2015 11:11:00 AM

You have taken a unique look at life and the human spirit and have woven a beautifully graceful poem that has a lesson built into the superb imagery. Emile. #7

Elaine George
Date: 3/11/2015 9:52:00 AM

Thank you for your very kind comments, Emile, much appreciated. Elane