Swan Lake

With laces tied, she is up and away
With the glint of the moon on her steel blades
The clink of metal as she leaves the ice
Pirouette of glee as her soul takes flight

Swirling and twirling, a bird on the wing
With her scarlet skirt flared out in a ring
Without any strings, she flies like a kite
A vision of grace on a windless night

Carving her masterpiece there on the lake
Gaining more power with each breath she takes
Joy beneath heaven on a starry night
In a world of white drenched in golden light

A girl with a dream and a pair of skates
Swan in a ballet on a frozen lake. 


Author: Elaine Cecelia George, of Canada

Copyright © | Year Posted 2014



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Date: 3/4/2016 8:58:00 PM
Hi Elaine, Goodness gracious, what a fine poem! Just so and evocative, with fantastic imagery.. the flows as smoothly and beautifully as the ice skater you describe! Cheers, Brian
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Date: 3/5/2016 4:55:00 AM
Thank you so much for stopping by, and for your kind comments, Brian. Elaine
Date: 12/23/2015 10:41:00 AM
A mesmerizing sonnet so skillfully executed in perfect 12 syllable lines and fine rhyming. You always were the Queen Of The Form as is evidenced here. High artistry indeed!! Keith
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Date: 12/23/2015 10:50:00 AM
I'll check it out... If you can find it please take a look at 'A Plastic Bag.'
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Elaine George
Date: 12/23/2015 10:45:00 AM
Thank you dear Keith. If it is sonnets you likes... A Winter Rose, is by far my best.
Date: 7/22/2015 3:52:00 PM
One of the prettiest sights seen, a beautiful ice queen dancing and twirling! Such grace and artistic acrobatics always inspire me when watching. Great sonnet my friend. A super 7 on this jewel.
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Date: 7/22/2015 4:45:00 PM
Thank you for your kind comments, Robert. Glad you enjoyed it. Elaine
Date: 7/22/2015 9:22:00 AM
A lovely sonnet, Elaine. Great imagery.
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Date: 7/22/2015 10:17:00 AM
Thank you Cona. I love writing Sonnets. Elaine
Date: 5/13/2015 6:54:00 AM
Thank you f or dropping bye and for the kind comments, Carol.
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Date: 5/10/2015 9:01:00 AM
Loved the flow and visuals.
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Date: 5/13/2015 6:55:00 AM
Thank you f or dropping by and for the kind comments, Carol.
Date: 2/16/2015 10:07:00 AM
A beauty for this frozen winter. Love, daver
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Date: 2/19/2015 11:33:00 PM
Hi, Dave Thank you for dropping by. That swan once long ago was me. lol... Your friend, Elane
Date: 2/16/2015 8:31:00 AM
Wow gorgeous to read! The title too! Must be a sight to see and u portrayed it in such awesome style ah! So nice to read u again.
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Date: 2/19/2015 11:34:00 PM
Thank you for dropping by my friend.And...thank you for the kind comment. bfn Elane
Date: 2/11/2015 5:37:00 PM
I'm enjoying an evening reading your work. This is beautiful Elaine. Hope you are well. Take care Love Lee
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Date: 2/19/2015 11:31:00 PM
Hi, Lee, Thinking of you and looking forward to seeing you again when you return home. bfn Elaine
Date: 1/1/2015 12:11:00 PM
What a beauty you have painted with the beautiful swan in a mood to dance on the frozen lake. Outstandingly beautiful Elaine. Love and best wishes...Ravindra K Kapoor
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Date: 12/28/2014 7:22:00 PM
Snow and ballet on the lake.... breathtaking visions Elaine. I miss seeing snow. Wishing you the best New Year ever! Hugs, Connie
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Date: 12/25/2014 10:09:00 PM
Stopping by to visit one of my favorite poets, such a beautiful poem... Enjoy your days and the coming New Year. Love ~LINDA~
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Date: 12/25/2014 4:25:00 AM
Wow this is beautiful, Elaine! a sonnet after my heart; love the final couplet. // May I take this opportunity to wish you a blessed and merry Christmas and all the best for 2015. // paul
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Date: 12/24/2014 5:01:00 PM
Beautiful....
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Date: 12/24/2014 4:52:00 AM
Lovely dreamy write, Merry Christmas, Elaine
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Elaine George
Date: 12/24/2014 4:59:00 AM
Thank you, and Merry Christmas to you and yours, my friend. Elaine
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