Elaine George Poet Sonnet

Lassie

I stand before you after all these years
Amid the ocean brine with misty tears
On these old banks above the Fundy Bay
With all those words I never got to say

Wild daisies spread themselves across your grave
Where lies the fallen marker that I made
When I was but a child and new to  death
In grief so deep it nearly took  my breath

That broken house still sits above the bay
Now weathered by those many stormy days
Those years we walked along that rocky shore
Those years you saw me safely to my door 

And now that I am old I do believe
You were an angel sent by God to me   

                      ...

In Loving Memory

Written:  February 2nd, 2016

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Paul Callus June 13, 2020 at 4:11 PM This sonnet flows beautifully, Elaine, and the subject matter is lovely and touching. Whether pets or friends, angels do have a special place in our lives! ~ Best regards, my friend // paul Elaine George June 15, 2020 at 6:31 AM Thank you for your comments, Paul...most appreciated. I have a little dog now that is the a great light in my life. "Sweetpea is her name". ~ Elaine

Susan Gentry April 29, 2018 at 7:44 PM Oh my. Tears... An excellent tribute. Congratulations on your placement. Elaine George April 30, 2018 at 12:31 PM Thank you so much, Susan

Carrie Richards April 29, 2018 at 1:23 PM What a lovely poem this is, Elaine. Indeed we do not forget those tender, but heartbreaking experiences that teach us of the harsh realities of life and death. Expression is the key to healing the wounded heart :) Elaine George April 30, 2018 at 12:34 PM Thank you so much Carrie.

Line Gauthier April 29, 2018 at 12:05 PM Beautiful and soulful. Congrats on your most deserving win, Elaine. Elaine George April 30, 2018 at 12:34 PM Thank you so much, Line

Robert Lindley December 5, 2016 at 5:10 AM SUPERB SONNET THAT REACHES IN TO TOUCH THE HEART AND EVOKE MEMORIES OF FRIENDSHIP, BE IT WITH PEOPLE OR PETS. Elaine George December 10, 2016 at 6:53 AM Thank you so much for your welcome comments, Robert. Elaine

Funom Makama March 2, 2016 at 8:02 AM What a lovely page with a profound group of words. I am loving every aspect of this piece. Thumbs up friend and a definite 7

Sarita Milliner February 16, 2016 at 11:43 AM Lovely!! Elaine George February 17, 2016 at 1:01 PM Thank you so much, Sarita. Elaine

Pashang Salehi February 13, 2016 at 2:06 AM Hi Elaine, its me again. The poem is really great, I love it.... I have a question the style sonnet. ( I am practicing on sonnets) I know that sonnet should be 14 lines divided into two sections. Octave and sestet, but the way you wrote it, it could be a couplet as well? or since your has some degree of spirituality/God/ death.. could it be masnavi (since I am Persian). If this is also correct, then I can do this way as well, which is easier thanABBAABBA, CDCDCD... cheers Elaine George February 13, 2016 at 6:47 AM There are many forms of sonnets. This is just one. If you click on forms at the top of the poetry soup home page, you will find an example of this form, written by the American poet, Robert Frost. Thank you for stopping by, Pashang.

Poet Destroyer A February 6, 2016 at 8:38 AM A heartfelt poem, Elaine, is Lassie the one who saved you? Great poem... Love LINDA

Connie Marcum Wong February 4, 2016 at 11:36 PM This beautiful tribute brought tears to my eyes Elaine. Congratulations on having this beauty selected as POTD! Elaine George February 5, 2016 at 1:51 AM Thank you for stopping by and for your kind comments, dear Connie. Elaine

Olive Eloisa Guillermo - Fraser February 4, 2016 at 11:04 PM Elaine, wow!!! I love the lines touching and heartfelt, drawing me to feel with you the emotions.. congrats! =`) smiles~Olive Eloisa =`)! Elaine George February 5, 2016 at 1:44 AM Thank you for stopping by and for your kind comments, Olive. Much appreciated!

Carrie Richards February 4, 2016 at 8:28 PM Oh dear, Elaine, ......this beautiful and emotive poem in remembrance of your beloved childhood friend, could not be more touching. One never forgets that tender bond and how magical those dear canine souls could fulfill our every need. The love between child and pet is never severed. A lovely poem :) Elaine George February 5, 2016 at 1:39 AM Thank you so much for stopping by, and for your kind comments, Carrie. They mean so much to me. Elaine

Tim Smith February 4, 2016 at 4:28 PM So sad and hard to lose a pet as a child. Lovely picture you painted standing along the banks with your memories. Lovey Elaine. Elaine George February 5, 2016 at 1:20 AM Thank you for stopping by and for your kind comments, Tim. Much appreciated!

Ann Roske February 4, 2016 at 1:35 PM a beautiful sentiment to a old friend. Elaine George February 4, 2016 at 2:17 PM Thank you for your kind comments, Ann. As they say, a dog is a man's , in this case, a little girls, best friend. Elaine

Constance La France February 4, 2016 at 1:20 PM Elaine, this is so sadly beautiful, it touched my heart so much, I have goose bumps, what an incredible talented pen you have, well done !!! Elaine George February 4, 2016 at 2:12 PM Thank you for stopping by, dear Constance, and for your kind comments; they mean so much to me. Elaine Constance La France February 4, 2016 at 1:21 PM and congratulations of Poem Of The Day !!

Kp Nunez February 4, 2016 at 10:37 AM A beautiful sonnet and such a lovely tribute. Congrats on POTD! PS. Soupie... Elaine George February 4, 2016 at 2:15 PM Thank you so much for your kind comments, Kim. They mean a lot to me. Elaine

Jeannie Cronin February 4, 2016 at 9:07 AM Beautifully moving. Congrats on p.o.t.d. Elaine George February 4, 2016 at 2:15 PM Thank you for stopping by, Jeannie, and for your kind comments. Elaine

Robert Heemstra February 4, 2016 at 8:04 AM Beautiful!! Elaine George February 4, 2016 at 2:14 PM Thank you for your kind comments, Robert. Elaine

CayCay Godwin February 4, 2016 at 6:38 AM A beautiful, emotional tribute. Your emotions flowed, and my tears could easily do the same, but I am turning my inner channel. I was touched because it is genuinely and deeply touching. CayCay

Anne-Lise Andresen February 4, 2016 at 5:02 AM - Congratulations on your p.o.t.d., Elaine !!!! - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Elaine George February 4, 2016 at 6:11 AM Thank you so much Anne Lise. Elaine

Keith Bickerstaffe February 3, 2016 at 12:14 PM A 7, and a favourite! A perfectly crafted SONNET with flawless cadence, marvelous phrasing and superb rhyming! BRAVO Elaine!! Best wishes, Keith Elaine George February 4, 2016 at 4:35 AM Thank you so much, Keith, this means so much to me. If you like sonnets, I wrote one sometime ago that you might like entitled, A Winter Rose.

Caryl Muzzey February 3, 2016 at 11:46 AM A beautiful write, Elaine. I enjoyed the read~ Caryl Elaine George February 4, 2016 at 4:29 AM Thank you so much, Caryl.

Susan Gentry February 3, 2016 at 1:00 AM Wonderful poem that brought tears for my Lady. Very nicely done. Elaine George February 4, 2016 at 4:12 AM Thank you for stopping by and for your kind comments, Susan. You and I both know what unconditional love is.

Anne-Lise Andresen February 2, 2016 at 1:18 PM - Dear Elaine, this is so beautiful ... with soft feelings - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Elaine George February 3, 2016 at 12:03 AM Thank you, Anne Lise, for dropping by and for you kind comments.

Demetrios Trifiatis February 2, 2016 at 10:28 AM What more could a soul ask but to be remembered in such a poetically and tender way? Loved it, dear Elaine! Elaine George February 2, 2016 at 11:58 PM Thank you, Demetrios, for your ever so kind comments.

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