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Today: July 4, 2018, I received a request from:  Abiva Publishing House Inc., in the Philippines to publish this poem. This publishing house specializes in instructional materials for basic and secondary education.  The book title:  Journeys Through Language and Literature.  Print run:  10.000.  It will be relased, January 2019.

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May 1, 2014 - Transcript of Point of View of a Snowflake. Example Poem: "Snowflake" by Elaine George A fragile winter butterfly. Flutters from the sky. So soft and yet her heart. Is cold and made of ice. But if I warm it. She will melt and die. I look down at the ground. As I fall peacefully , Not making a sound but a

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Another poem by Elaine George gives examples of personification: snowflake by Elaine George. A fragile winter butterfly. flutters from the sky. so soft and yet her heart. is cold and made of ice. but if I warm it. She will melt and die. * The snowflake is a she in this poem and had a heart. She described how fragile she is. It's like ...

Snowflake

A fragile winter butterfly
Flutters from the sky
So soft and yet her heart
Is cold and made of ice
But if I warm it
She will melt and die

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Author:  Elaine George
Copyright © | Year Posted 2006

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Roper Avatar
August 4, 2022 at 2:54 PM
Beautiful Elaine
Dietrich Avatar
December 1, 2020 at 9:11 PM
this is so sweet. I do not know what is going on, but I read your most recent two poems and every time I try to comment to them, Soup won't let me. I am praying THIS one goes through. So to let you know I loved that poem about the house talking and the short one beneath it.
George   Avatar
December 12, 2020 at 2:20 PM
Thank you, Andrea. Yes! Others had trouble commenting on this. Thank you for stopping by and reading Behind the Yellow door and Swan Lake. ~ Elaine
Marc Avatar
July 22, 2018 at 8:10 AM
I read your wonderful poem before the title and found myself feeling for this butterfly ;) Gorgeous. Thank you Elaine!
George   Avatar
July 28, 2018 at 6:27 AM
Thank you so much for your much appreciated comments, P.M.
Stephenson Avatar
July 17, 2018 at 3:49 PM
One word "Beautiful" Thank you Elaine
George   Avatar
July 20, 2018 at 12:49 AM
Thank you so much, Leigh. Elaine
Gauthier Avatar
September 9, 2017 at 12:10 PM
Very charming poem. A gem.
Dalei Avatar
April 1, 2016 at 12:55 AM
It is simply wow.I like it.
George   Avatar
April 4, 2016 at 5:30 PM
Thank you so much, Manmath.
Adams Avatar
January 11, 2016 at 4:36 AM
You've made my morning, Elaine. I've read several of your poems, and loved every one. Thanks for sharing!
George   Avatar
April 4, 2016 at 5:32 PM
Thank you for your kind comments, Cona. Elaine
Sankey- Lewis Avatar
January 10, 2016 at 5:51 PM
The fragility of life, including pure snow. This is a little gem.
George   Avatar
April 4, 2016 at 5:33 PM
Thank you so much for stopping by and for your kind comments, Iris. Elaine
Hammoud Avatar
January 10, 2016 at 2:19 PM
adorable ++++++
White Avatar
January 10, 2016 at 1:52 PM
So sad but true. Impressionism and artistry excellent read. Kelli
Sammons Avatar
January 10, 2016 at 11:53 AM
Your words were delicate yet hit my soul so deeply I was amazed by how this made me feel and the significance of the butterfly for me was really wonderful.great job! I hope to hear a lot more of your lovely and poetry Buffy Sammons
Carney Avatar
August 31, 2014 at 6:03 PM
I enjoyed this poem showing personification, but more so the underlying message of a heart that dies upon warmth and affection. Interesting poem all around. Thanks. Thomas
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August 8, 2014 at 10:36 AM
You words in poem are as delicate as your protagonist butterfly Ramana ch v
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August 8, 2014 at 10:32 AM
Your words in poem are as delicate as your protagonist butterfly..fascinating slice
George   Avatar
August 11, 2014 at 5:39 AM
Thank you for dropping by and reading my poetry and for your kind comments. Elaine
Wesley Avatar
January 2, 2013 at 3:13 PM
Amazing imagery Elaine; it is a gift to be able to do this so effectively! :)
Fraser Avatar
September 20, 2009 at 7:17 AM
Congratulations on your lovely poetry being featured this week Elaine, beautiful shortie>>James
Scripca Avatar
September 19, 2009 at 4:09 PM
Hello Elaine. I just melted after reading your poem. Beautiful! Love, Iolanda
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September 19, 2009 at 1:54 PM
Just wanted to drop by and add congratulations on having your poem featured to my other comment. Keep on writing! I wish you ongoing success. Karen
Jordan Avatar
September 15, 2009 at 8:21 PM
Elaine I reckon that is about as good as it gets - You are always and forever a favorite of mine - Congratulations on having your poetry featured this week – YF4L -God Bless, MJ
Joseph Avatar
September 15, 2009 at 11:36 AM
congrats, very well done.
Moreno Avatar
September 15, 2009 at 1:33 AM
Elaine, congrats on having your work featured...Raul
Gass Avatar
September 14, 2009 at 12:40 PM
Congratulations on this wonderful piece being featured this week, Laine! Beautiful and deep. Love, Robin
Adeite Avatar
September 14, 2009 at 8:42 AM
This is a well deserved feature … what a creative, wonderful poem; your poem speaks for itself. You are such a great poet. Please keep writing and congrats on your poem being featured this week. Hope to read more of your wonderful poems. You are great friend! Adeleke
Austin Avatar
September 14, 2009 at 8:22 AM
Congrats on this selection, Elaine. Is the butterfly's name 'Snowflake?" Love, daver
Richards Avatar
September 14, 2009 at 7:44 AM
What a wonderful, though rather sad and touching, poem of nature's delicacy, Elaine! I'm so glad to catch it here among the well deserved featured poems this week! ~ congratulations! ~ Love, Carrie
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