Elaine George Poet Italian Sonnet

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The flollowing poem is: a Petrachan sonnet  for contest sponsored by:  Craig Cornish

A total of 14 lines, each consisting of 10 syllables.

8 lines  with a rhyming scheme of abbaabba

and,  6 lines in a rhyming scheme of cdecde

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Resurrected

So close to death in Winter's cold embrace
Within a frozen dream I lie below
A pristine eiderdown of  fallen snow
Where ice has formed in patterns of white lace
That hold me  now suspended in this place
Until again I hear the water flow
When dawn is broken by a Rooster's crow
As your warm breath is felt upon my face

 
When you dear Spring arrive on Angel's wings
And melt this spell that Winter has on me 
Than I, your Mother Earth, will rise again
Revitalized by all the love you bring
To bloom in all the glory I can be
A sea of blossoms drenched in heaven's rain

Author:  Elaine Cecelia George

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Robert Lindley April 28, 2018 at 9:41 AM A true and glistening gem by any competent standard measured. Closing verses awe inspiring as well!! A fav...

Craig Cornish April 19, 2018 at 10:07 AM Elaine, well constructed with a wonderful message. Thank you for sharing. Elaine George April 21, 2018 at 5:55 AM My pleasure Craig. Thank you for the inspiration Sincerely, Elaine

Susan Gentry April 18, 2018 at 12:30 AM Congratulations on your win with this beautiful sonnet. Elaine George April 18, 2018 at 8:00 AM Thank you for stopping by, Susan...and for your kind comments. Sincerely, Elaine

Viv Wigley April 17, 2018 at 1:31 AM Congratulations, Elaine, lovely imagery. Well done! Viv x Elaine George April 17, 2018 at 3:41 AM Thank your for stopping by and for your comments, Viv. Much appreciated. Elaine

Eve Roper April 16, 2018 at 8:49 PM Congratulations on your win, Elaine, wonderful write and imagery ! Hugs Eve~`* Elaine George April 17, 2018 at 3:42 AM Thank your for stopping by and for your comments, Eve. Much appreciated. Elaine

Sandra Haight April 16, 2018 at 4:58 PM So lovely, Elaine. I enjoyed your wonderful Sonnet! Congratulations on your fine placement in the contest. Hugs, Sandra Elaine George April 17, 2018 at 3:42 AM Thank your for stopping by and for your comments, Sandra. Much appreciated. Elaine

Line Gauthier April 16, 2018 at 4:23 PM Lovely, Elaine. Congrats on your well deserved win. Elaine George April 17, 2018 at 3:43 AM Thank your for stopping by and for your comments, Line. Much appreciated. Elaine

CayCay Godwin April 4, 2018 at 12:00 AM Absolutely gorgeous, eloquent delivery of drama so well-written with flow that wrapped me in the poem's tale, and the sadness of a poetically accepted death -yi, how moving. I had a good time here! Poetry hugs ... CayCay Elaine George April 13, 2018 at 1:12 AM Thank you for stopping by and for your comments, CayCay...much appreciated. Elaine

Paul Callus March 31, 2018 at 5:15 PM This is truly beautiful, Elaine! Love the contrast between the two seasons. Best regards // paul Elaine George April 13, 2018 at 1:12 AM Thank you for stopping by and for your comments, Paul...much appreciated. Elaine

Frederic Parker March 28, 2018 at 6:01 PM You did well and yes it's a different form to take on...I too found it awkward to write...good luck Elaine George April 13, 2018 at 1:13 AM Thank you for stopping by and for your comments, Frederic...much appreciated. Elaine

Silent One March 28, 2018 at 5:09 AM A lovely last line, Spring is trying to break through, but adverse weather is having its say... Lovely poem Elaine.. Elaine George March 28, 2018 at 5:15 AM Thank you for stopping by at this early hour, and commenting on my poem. This was a difficult form to construct, but I love a challenge. Yes! Spring is fickle this year. bfn. Elaine