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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 ...

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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Date: 8/4/2022 2:54:00 PM
Beautiful Elaine
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Date: 12/1/2020 9:11:00 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.
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Elaine George
Date: 12/12/2020 2:20:00 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
Date: 7/22/2018 8:10:00 AM
I read your wonderful poem before the title and found myself feeling for this butterfly ;) Gorgeous. Thank you Elaine!
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Elaine George
Date: 7/28/2018 6:27:00 AM
Thank you so much for your much appreciated comments, P.M.
Date: 7/17/2018 3:49:00 PM
One word "Beautiful" Thank you Elaine
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Elaine George
Date: 7/20/2018 12:49:00 AM
Thank you so much, Leigh. Elaine
Date: 9/9/2017 12:10:00 PM
Very charming poem. A gem.
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Date: 4/1/2016 12:55:00 AM
It is simply wow.I like it.
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Date: 4/4/2016 5:30:00 PM
Thank you so much, Manmath.
Date: 1/11/2016 4:36:00 AM
You've made my morning, Elaine. I've read several of your poems, and loved every one. Thanks for sharing!
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Date: 4/4/2016 5:32:00 PM
Thank you for your kind comments, Cona. Elaine
Date: 1/10/2016 5:51:00 PM
The fragility of life, including pure snow. This is a little gem.
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Date: 4/4/2016 5:33:00 PM
Thank you so much for stopping by and for your kind comments, Iris. Elaine
Date: 1/10/2016 2:19:00 PM
adorable ++++++
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Date: 1/10/2016 1:52:00 PM
So sad but true. Impressionism and artistry excellent read. Kelli
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Date: 1/10/2016 11:53:00 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
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Date: 8/31/2014 6:03:00 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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Date: 8/8/2014 10:36:00 AM
You words in poem are as delicate as your protagonist butterfly Ramana ch v
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Date: 8/8/2014 10:32:00 AM
Your words in poem are as delicate as your protagonist butterfly..fascinating slice
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Elaine George
Date: 8/11/2014 5:39:00 AM
Thank you for dropping by and reading my poetry and for your kind comments. Elaine
Date: 1/2/2013 3:13:00 PM
Amazing imagery Elaine; it is a gift to be able to do this so effectively! :)
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Date: 9/20/2009 7:17:00 AM
Congratulations on your lovely poetry being featured this week Elaine, beautiful shortie>>James
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Date: 9/19/2009 4:09:00 PM
Hello Elaine. I just melted after reading your poem. Beautiful! Love, Iolanda
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Date: 9/19/2009 1:54:00 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
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Date: 9/15/2009 8:21:00 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
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Date: 9/15/2009 11:36:00 AM
congrats, very well done.
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Date: 9/15/2009 1:33:00 AM
Elaine, congrats on having your work featured...Raul
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Date: 9/14/2009 12:40:00 PM
Congratulations on this wonderful piece being featured this week, Laine! Beautiful and deep. Love, Robin
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Date: 9/14/2009 8:42:00 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
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Date: 9/14/2009 8:22:00 AM
Congrats on this selection, Elaine. Is the butterfly's name 'Snowflake?" Love, daver
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Date: 9/14/2009 7:44:00 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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