Java and Me

A sonnet I will write with you today
Inspired by the beauty that I see
Beyond this pane of glass where snowflakes play
Beyond this pane where raindrops used to be

The creek behind the house has turned to white
How silently she rests upon this morn
Her muddy depths completely out of sight
Beneath a face where ice begins to form

The trees once leafy raise their barren limbs
Where now those scarlet feathers can be seen 
A Cardinal in flight upon a whim
Upon a winter morning so serene

Beyond this window pane from which I gaze
And stare in wonder...at this world... amazed

...

A  blue jay breaks the silence with his trill
That sends those scarlet feathers to the air
Across the creek they fly to yonder hill
Where combines of the windmills creak...beware

The sun begins to rise up from the east
Exposing all the diamonds in the snow
Abreast the oak and maple leaves deceased
The frosty face of winter all aglow

With gratifying java on my lips
With a  big coffee cup held in  my hand 
I tap my table top with fingertips
While humming Crosby's Winter Wonder Land

Beyond this window pane from which I gaze
I stare in wonder ...at this world...amazed


Written:  Dec. 10Th, 2016

Copyright © | Year Posted 2016



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Date: 9/10/2017 7:49:00 AM
With my coffee in hand, I read again these two great sonnets! And hope you decide to write more sonnets. You have such a FANTASTIC gift in this poetry form, that it is a shame not to create more such gems, IMHO.
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Date: 5/20/2017 4:52:00 PM
Hi Elaine, Hope you and Bob are doing well. What a talented accomplished poet you are! Thanks again for the beautiful book of poems that you gave us! Dave would appreciate a phone call from Bob as he lost his phone number and some other info on his IPhone. Warm Regards, Nancy
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Date: 5/21/2017 4:49:00 AM
Hi, Nancy, Thank you for stopping by. I will have Bob call Dave. Talk to you soon. Elaine
Date: 4/29/2017 3:37:00 PM
Not one, but two sonnets. Wow. I love the line "How silently she rests upon the morn" nice work. It's not until the second sonnet that I got the reason for your title. This was a great read.
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Date: 2/26/2017 7:59:00 PM
Beautiful imagery in this wonderful winter wonderland sonnet Elaine! Enjoyed!~Che :)
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Elaine George
Date: 2/28/2017 2:40:00 PM
Thank you for stopping by Cheryl, and for your most appreciated comments. Elaine
Date: 1/27/2017 9:11:00 AM
I love sonnets, Elaine, and these have to be some of the best I have ever read, including the masters,,,truly impressive..
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Date: 1/27/2017 3:58:00 PM
Thank you so very much for your kind comments, Harry...They mean so much to me. Elaine
Date: 1/24/2017 12:41:00 PM
Just want to add really, really impressed!
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Elaine George
Date: 1/26/2017 4:02:00 PM
Thank you so much for stopping by, Maurice and for your kind comments and for adding my sonnet to your fav list...this means so much to me. Elaine .
Date: 1/24/2017 12:40:00 PM
Doesn't get much better than this. Love them both. Brilliant! A Fav!
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Date: 1/21/2017 6:49:00 AM
Two lovely sonnets on the winter beauty, Elaine:)
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Elaine George
Date: 1/26/2017 4:09:00 PM
Hi, Jo. Thank you for stopping by and for your comment...much appreciated. I am glad you have decided to stay and share your talent with us. Elaine
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Joanna Daniel
Date: 1/21/2017 7:04:00 AM
I'm very much active here, though I wanted to quit sometime back last year:) my love for poetry and poetry soup has made me stay:)
Date: 1/19/2017 11:32:00 PM
Fine tribute to winter and our feathered friends! Peace & Love Matthew Anish
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Elaine George
Date: 1/26/2017 4:13:00 PM
Thank you for stopping by, Matthew...and for your comments...much appreciated. Elaine
Date: 1/17/2017 9:09:00 PM
thanks for seeing one of my poems today. Wish you had some new ones up!!
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Date: 1/17/2017 9:09:00 PM
Hey did this not win? I don't see congrats on it and I remember loving this one!!
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Date: 1/17/2017 9:36:00 PM
Hi Andrea. Thanks for stopping by. No this was not for any contest. I haven't posted anything as yet in 2017, but will soon. bfn Elaine
Date: 1/17/2017 6:08:00 PM
What a lovely poem, Elaine. I could see this wonderful scene so easily. And, yes, our world is amazing. Carole
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Elaine George
Date: 1/26/2017 4:19:00 PM
Thank you for stopping by, Carole and for your comments...much appreciated. Elaine
Date: 1/17/2017 5:22:00 PM
It is exciting to see how everything turns sparkling white from a late autumn snowfall. It's also gratifying to feel the warmth of a mug of coffee in my hands. I enjoy reading your pleasant sonnet and the expressions you use to make it rhyme. Paul S.
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Date: 1/17/2017 9:54:00 PM
Thank you for stopping by Paul and for your comments...much appreciated.
Date: 1/14/2017 9:38:00 AM
I simply take a breath and say, yes, this is a beautiful exposition of winter - charming, relaxing, dreaming. Love, daver
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Elaine George
Date: 1/16/2017 5:55:00 PM
Thank you for stopping by dear Dave...Hope life is treating you kindly. Elaine
Date: 1/5/2017 9:50:00 PM
wow, a double sonnet. This is very impressive, Elaine. Great meter and lovely images make it a SEVEN!
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Date: 1/17/2017 6:55:00 AM
Thank you for stopping by, Andrea...and for your comments.
Date: 1/5/2017 4:25:00 PM
Double sonnets , both sing and dance to uplifting melody. This exquisite poetry and creativity off the charts as double sonnets on a single theme IMHO. PERFFFFFECT 10 AND ADDED TO MY FAV LIST TOO..
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Date: 1/17/2017 6:59:00 AM
Thank you so much, Robert...this means so much to me.
Date: 12/30/2016 7:38:00 PM
I bet you can paint this as well..... beautiful
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Date: 1/26/2017 4:25:00 PM
Thank you for stopping by, Pashang...and for your comments...much appreciated. Elaine
Date: 12/17/2016 4:04:00 PM
Lovely sonnets Elaine...I enjoyed the read
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Date: 12/29/2016 1:39:00 PM
Thank you, Joseph. Thank you for stopping by. Wish you all the best in 2017. Elaine
Date: 12/12/2016 4:05:00 PM
What a beautiful scene you paint, Elaine. I love this. Carole
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Date: 12/29/2016 1:36:00 PM
Thank you Carole. Elaine
Date: 12/12/2016 12:44:00 AM
Lovely, before reading I was wondering if the Java would lead me to coffee or to programming. I am delighted it is coffee ;) I love writing sonnets, although I am still not very good at it. I love yours very much.
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Date: 1/26/2017 4:32:00 PM
Thank you for stopping by, Darren...and for your comments...much appreciated. Elaine
Date: 12/11/2016 9:55:00 AM
Two separate yet joined sonnets, both well written, as someone who writes a lot of sonnets it's nice to find your sonnets..
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Date: 1/17/2017 7:13:00 AM
Thank you for stopping by and for your comments, Frederic.
Date: 12/10/2016 12:18:00 PM
I love the feeling of serenity and joy I feel when I read your poems Lainey. This is simply enchanting. A fave! You transported me there amidst the beauty! 7 ; )
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Elaine George
Date: 12/29/2016 1:20:00 PM
Thank you so much, Connie. Wishing you and yours all the best in the Lainey.
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