Elaine George Poet Sonnet

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

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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

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Robert Lindley September 10, 2017 at 7:49 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.

Nancy Marsden-Fox May 20, 2017 at 4:52 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 Elaine George May 21, 2017 at 4:49 AM Hi, Nancy, Thank you for stopping by. I will have Bob call Dave. Talk to you soon. Elaine

Annette Gagliardi April 29, 2017 at 3:37 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.

Cheryl Hoffman February 26, 2017 at 7:59 PM Beautiful imagery in this wonderful winter wonderland sonnet Elaine! Enjoyed!~Che :) Elaine George February 28, 2017 at 2:40 PM Thank you for stopping by Cheryl, and for your most appreciated comments. Elaine

Harry Horsman January 27, 2017 at 9:11 AM I love sonnets, Elaine, and these have to be some of the best I have ever read, including the masters,,,truly impressive.. Elaine George January 27, 2017 at 3:58 PM Thank you so very much for your kind comments, Harry...They mean so much to me. Elaine

Maurice Yvonne January 24, 2017 at 12:41 PM Just want to add really, really impressed! Elaine George January 26, 2017 at 4:02 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 .

Maurice Yvonne January 24, 2017 at 12:40 PM Doesn't get much better than this. Love them both. Brilliant! A Fav!

Joanna Daniel January 21, 2017 at 6:49 AM Two lovely sonnets on the winter beauty, Elaine:) Elaine George January 26, 2017 at 4:09 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 Joanna Daniel January 21, 2017 at 7:04 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:)

Matthew Anish January 19, 2017 at 11:32 PM Fine tribute to winter and our feathered friends! Peace & Love Matthew Anish Elaine George January 26, 2017 at 4:13 PM Thank you for stopping by, Matthew...and for your comments...much appreciated. Elaine

Andrea Dietrich January 17, 2017 at 9:09 PM thanks for seeing one of my poems today. Wish you had some new ones up!!

Andrea Dietrich January 17, 2017 at 9:09 PM Hey did this not win? I don't see congrats on it and I remember loving this one!! Elaine George January 17, 2017 at 9:36 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

Carole Duet January 17, 2017 at 6:08 PM What a lovely poem, Elaine. I could see this wonderful scene so easily. And, yes, our world is amazing. Carole Elaine George January 26, 2017 at 4:19 PM Thank you for stopping by, Carole and for your comments...much appreciated. Elaine

Paul Schroeder January 17, 2017 at 5:22 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. Elaine George January 17, 2017 at 9:54 PM Thank you for stopping by Paul and for your comments...much appreciated.

Daver Austin January 14, 2017 at 9:38 AM I simply take a breath and say, yes, this is a beautiful exposition of winter - charming, relaxing, dreaming. Love, daver Elaine George January 16, 2017 at 5:55 PM Thank you for stopping by dear Dave...Hope life is treating you kindly. Elaine

Andrea Dietrich January 5, 2017 at 9:50 PM wow, a double sonnet. This is very impressive, Elaine. Great meter and lovely images make it a SEVEN! Elaine George January 17, 2017 at 6:55 AM Thank you for stopping by, Andrea...and for your comments.

Robert Lindley January 5, 2017 at 4:25 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.. Elaine George January 17, 2017 at 6:59 AM Thank you so much, Robert...this means so much to me.

Pashang Salehi December 30, 2016 at 7:38 PM I bet you can paint this as well..... beautiful Elaine George January 26, 2017 at 4:25 PM Thank you for stopping by, Pashang...and for your comments...much appreciated. Elaine

Joseph May December 17, 2016 at 4:04 PM Lovely sonnets Elaine...I enjoyed the read Elaine George December 29, 2016 at 1:39 PM Thank you, Joseph. Thank you for stopping by. Wish you all the best in 2017. Elaine

Carole Duet December 12, 2016 at 4:05 PM What a beautiful scene you paint, Elaine. I love this. Carole Elaine George December 29, 2016 at 1:36 PM Thank you Carole. Elaine

Darren White December 12, 2016 at 12:44 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. Elaine George January 26, 2017 at 4:32 PM Thank you for stopping by, Darren...and for your comments...much appreciated. Elaine

Frederic Parker December 11, 2016 at 9:55 AM Two separate yet joined sonnets, both well written, as someone who writes a lot of sonnets it's nice to find your sonnets.. Elaine George January 17, 2017 at 7:13 AM Thank you for stopping by and for your comments, Frederic.

Connie Marcum Wong December 10, 2016 at 12:18 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 ; ) Elaine George December 29, 2016 at 1:20 PM Thank you so much, Connie. Wishing you and yours all the best in the Lainey.