The Birth

Infatuation one cold winter fell
like flower blossoms white to frigid ground.
The secrets that I’d never dared to tell
lay buried like the earth beneath each mound. 

An awful truth so haunted me I hid
it underneath the softness of new snow,
and when I’d come to think that I was rid
of it, your love for me began to grow.

That love, like sun, shone fully; soon I felt
your strong desire to understand my heart.
You saw, when you had made the first snow melt,
the ground laid bare. . . it tore us not apart!

From sunlight, passion’s snow, and naked earth
was white spring rose I write of given birth.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2010



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Date: 8/11/2020 9:43:00 AM
The snow, the sunlight, the white rose; all make a fascinating interwoven metaphor for a private love that ends on a happy note with exposed secrets being embraced and requited. Truly lovely, I read it again and again to soak up the pleasure of an infatuation that was reciprocated. Beautiful imagery, and your usual excellent flow, rhyme, and enjambment. Well done, sonneteer! Another fave for me.
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Date: 8/2/2014 12:52:00 AM
This is a very deep and meaningful sonnet, Andrea. It is so wonderful to find love again after the death of a spouse. It is like the rebirth of a beautiful flower. As always, your sonnets flow so well..... Robert......
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Date: 8/23/2010 3:27:00 PM
Oh so lovely really like this one.Yes she married again soon after first husband's death.Thanks for the comment.Teresa
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Date: 8/4/2010 10:12:00 AM
A beautiful Sonnet Andrea, any poems with Roses in them does it for me. Congrats on your win >> James
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Date: 7/24/2010 8:47:00 PM
llVery lovely Anderea, Congratualtions. Love, Joyce
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Date: 7/24/2010 5:41:00 AM
This is so straightforward and beautiful. Lots to relate to :) Enjoyed! -Grace
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Date: 7/24/2010 12:23:00 AM
am off for now--ttyl ok? -- hugs nikko :)
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Date: 7/23/2010 9:13:00 AM
Congrats Andrea on your winning poem in Debbie's contest.. a beautiful write from your inspiration piece.. enjoy another biggie..my friend.. with luv..
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Date: 7/23/2010 8:26:00 AM
Oh, Andrea....you are the queen of the sonnet....you cannot write a below par piece....and then on top of it ...to be inspired by another favorite poet. !! Great work! ~ love, Carrie
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Date: 7/23/2010 8:25:00 AM
Congrats on the 9th place win, Andrea
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Date: 7/23/2010 7:51:00 AM
Congrats, Andrea. Excellent composition. Enjoyed. Have a great weekend. xxxRalph
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Date: 7/23/2010 1:50:00 AM
wow this sure is a wonderful complement to Lainie's Winter Rose sonnet! I'm sure this will do well too! Very beautiful & your title for it-- very clever! hugs- nikko :)
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Date: 7/22/2010 1:26:00 AM
Very well written Sonnet and for sure a powerful entry for teh contest, Andrea! thank you for commenting "Roald Amundsen". Have a great day! Love, Gert
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Date: 7/21/2010 1:57:00 PM
Wonderful entry.. good luck in Debbie's contest.. very flowing words and super Sonnet flavor as only the Queen can do it.. with luv..
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Date: 7/21/2010 11:21:00 AM
Here I sit with lots to do,....... but.......I would rather read poetry written by you. Wishing you a day filled with inspiration Andrea. Love, Carol
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Date: 7/21/2010 4:30:00 AM
beautiful poem!
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Date: 7/21/2010 3:48:00 AM
A " blooming" great piece , as ever , AD . It is a winner , with no pruning required !!! ...
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Date: 7/20/2010 10:50:00 PM
very good sonnet andrea! you really showcased how to write one because i honestly forgot.
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Date: 7/20/2010 10:05:00 PM
Strong feelings in this well written Sonnet, Andrea. Good luck in the contest. Best wishes, Caroline.
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Date: 7/20/2010 9:42:00 PM
My favourite form, and beautifully written too. Harry, P.S thanks for the comments Andrea. Harry
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Date: 7/20/2010 9:27:00 PM
Awesome write Andrea, all the best for the contest.. Really enjoy reading your entries for the different contests, luv Wilma
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Date: 7/20/2010 9:18:00 PM
Great write Andrea and good luck in the contest....Larry
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