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Ode to An Icicle

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~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ chilled into a serenity as rigid as your pose you linger trustingly, but a gutter waits for you. Your elegance does not secure you favors with the sun. He is not one to pity fragileness; he thinks all cheeks should burn and feel how tears can run.

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Speaks Volumes

Date: 1/16/2024 10:58:00 PM

To personify an icicle as you did Sara was so poetic and beautiful. A work of art and like paige, I also make it a favorite. Well done lovely Sara

Paige Hind

Date: 1/15/2024 5:52:00 PM

Gorgeous I am FAV it.

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 1/16/2024 4:10:00 AM

thank you, sweet Paige, for the read and the fave! I'm most grateful....enjoy your day, hugs, Sara

Sotto Poet

Date: 1/15/2024 5:07:00 PM

The vulnerability and fragility of beauty, and how it is not always enough to protect oneself from the harshness of the world dear Sara, is well depicted in your poem. The language of the poem is quite formal and uses elevated diction to convey a sense of sophistication and elegance. Great job

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 1/16/2024 4:09:00 AM

thank you, dearest Sotto, for your insightful comments about the 'hidden' meaning behind the words. I appreciate your complimentary comments...those mean a great deal to me. Have a splendid Tuesday, your poetess friend in Texas, Sara

Silent One

Date: 1/15/2024 12:17:00 PM

This is a very clever analogy and one that could only be written by someone as wise as you.. love how you described it, especially the part about tears..

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 1/15/2024 4:57:00 PM

Wow, thank you for your kind words, especially the ones about being wise. I'm grateful you see that in my poetry. Enjoy your evening, Sara

Jay Narain

Date: 1/15/2024 9:12:00 AM

Nicely penned poem. Lots of metaphors and uniqueness.

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 1/15/2024 4:56:00 PM

thanks, Jay. I appreciate your visit and your comments. Have a wonderful evening, Sara

Nancy Kaufman

Date: 1/15/2024 6:32:00 AM

Hi Sara, This is such a unique poem. I liked the line, "chilled into serenity". Enjoyed this Icicle poem.

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 1/15/2024 4:55:00 PM

thank you, Nancy, for stopping by. I appreciate your ongoing support and kind words. Have a lovely evening, Sara

Joseph May

Date: 1/15/2024 6:18:00 AM

I like you crafted this write, especially how you began the first line, Nicely penned

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 1/15/2024 4:55:00 PM

thank you, Joseph. I appreciate your visit and comments, Sara

Ink Empress

Date: 1/15/2024 3:55:00 AM

Wow what a deep metaphorical write this is. Merciless hey. Some people in life too are like this, they do not see the fragility and rather thinks that all should burn and feel pain and heat just like they do probably. Being elegant or kind does not secure a place that we deserve sometimes too. I dont know, you’ve got me thinking too deep maybe migraine after effects. However whatever you write is poetry at its finest i admire and appreciate! Sending you light always

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 1/15/2024 4:16:00 AM

dearest Ink--I do so appreciate your in depth read of my poem...and you got the underlying meaning! Applause! Your interpretation was eloquently said. I am truly grateful. Have a splendid day, hugs, Sara

Victor Buhagiar

Date: 1/15/2024 1:06:00 AM

There is beauty in icicles but can be costly with heat. A beautiful ode.

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 1/15/2024 4:21:00 AM

thanks for stopping by, Victor...your visits and comments are much appreciated. enjoy your week, Sara

Constance La France

Date: 1/15/2024 12:48:00 AM

Sarah, a truly beautiful write, so visual, well done, blessings, Constance

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 1/15/2024 4:22:00 AM

thank you, Constance, for taking the time to stop by and to comment. Have a splendid day, Sara

Gershon Wolf

Date: 1/14/2024 6:44:00 PM

I had to put a coat on just to look at that picture and read your poem, Sara. 'Cold' is getting old for this geezer. lol.

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 1/15/2024 4:23:00 AM

I know what you mean, Gershon...-1 degrees here (feels like)...I dislike this part of the winter season...hard on this aging bones :-) stay warm, Sara

Sotto Poet

Date: 1/14/2024 6:21:00 PM

Your poem is the contrast between elegance and vulnerability, and how the sun does not show pity towards fragility, dear Sara. There's also a sense of impending danger or betrayal despite an outward appearance of trust and elegance, your syntax is evocative and poignant. With words like "chilled," "rigid," "gutter," and "fragileness" you paint a beautiful imagery.

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 1/15/2024 4:24:00 AM

thank you, dear Sotto, for your in depth reading of my poem. You saw beyond the words into the layers I hoped to create with the words you mentioned and the imagery. I'm humbly grateful for your insights and comments. Have a wonderful day, Sara

Hilda Greenhough

Date: 1/14/2024 5:35:00 PM

This is picturesque, and full of rustic beauty. The photograph is a perfect match

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 1/14/2024 5:42:00 PM

ahhh, thank you Hilda! I appreciate your thoughtful and kind words, hugs Sara

Mystic Rose Rose

Date: 1/14/2024 5:15:00 PM

How lovely they look hanging from a tree branch when we were little we used them as popsicles, lol, thanks for the beauty Sara

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 1/14/2024 5:43:00 PM

thanks for helping me remember that we used to break icicles off trees and eat them like popsicles...what great fun that was. Thanks for your visit, Rose, and for your lovely comments. Have a splendid week ahead, Sara