Elaine George Poet Acrostic

The Kiss of Spring

.                                          T ulips coated in dewy waxen gloss
                                           U ndulating their warm fragrant breath 
                                           L eaving -  that cold hearted Mr. Frost
                                           I n a
                                           P uddle of tears
                                           S creaming - Spring is here!

                                                           ~~~~~

                                                            Elaine Cecelia George, of Canada

                                            Written:  April 11, 2011
                                            For: Carol Brown's contest - Spring Flowers
                                            Awarded:  First Place

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Michelle Mac Donald May 11, 2011 at 11:12 AM Congratulations on the win of this superbe write! Enjoyed the great imagery. Spring has arrived at our neighbour's across the road, Elaine. They got tulips at the same time we got our dandelions. The lilac and peonies will take their time. Blah blah blah.....:) Have a great day!! Mikki

Cory Long May 1, 2011 at 6:00 PM this is very nice good job! cory

Andrea Dietrich April 25, 2011 at 6:25 AM congratulations. I am glad you won with this awesome little poem!

John Freeman April 20, 2011 at 11:41 AM Tis great to see you at the top Elaine, with this worthy hit, in first place. Congratulations on your honored place. Agape, Moses

Carolyn Devonshire April 20, 2011 at 7:47 AM Dear Lainie, Congratulations on your top place win! Love, Carolyn

Jack Horne April 20, 2011 at 7:28 AM Many congrats on your 1st place, Lainie : )

Gautami Phookan April 20, 2011 at 7:14 AM Congrats Elaine on your 1st place win with this beautiful write on tulips.Love,Gautami

Debbie Guzzi April 20, 2011 at 5:18 AM I love the screaming part in New England it has been SO dark and chill still only 2 days days of sun, I'm beginning to think maybe if I'm in Seattle I may as well move there? Congrad's on your win! Light & Love

Emma Mantle April 20, 2011 at 3:38 AM A great write laine. Many congrats on your win. Best wishes Em :)

Nette Onclaud April 19, 2011 at 11:40 PM soo unique! BEST CHEERS FOR THE HIGH win, lainie! :) huggs

Tahera Mannan April 19, 2011 at 8:51 PM Laine this is enchanting. Super congratulations all the way.

Barbara Gorelick April 19, 2011 at 8:34 PM Very clever..congrats on your big win with this great write. Bg

Caryl Muzzey April 19, 2011 at 5:43 PM Congratulations on your first place win in the contest with this beautiful write. I enjoyed the read. Caryl

Ralph Taylor April 19, 2011 at 2:04 PM Congrats on this well written, well deserved 1st Place win, Elaine. Nice going. xxxRalph

Shani Fassbender April 19, 2011 at 1:22 PM Congrats on your win in the contest - waiting patiently for my tulips to bloom here. Loved your poem.

Joyce Johnson April 19, 2011 at 1:16 PM Very cleverly done Elaine. Congratulations on your big win. Love, Joyce

Dr.Ram Mehta April 19, 2011 at 1:11 PM Congraulations on the first place win in the contest, Elaine

Linda-Marie Sweetheart April 19, 2011 at 12:49 PM Congrats Lainie on your first place win in Carol's contest with this vibrant entry my friend.. enjoy with luv..

Carol Sunshine Brown April 19, 2011 at 12:36 PM Congratulations Lainie on your winning placement in my Flowers of Spring contest. Love, Carol

James Fraser April 16, 2011 at 12:44 PM Oh to see the Tulip fields in Holland, like rainbows on the land. Colourful Acrostic Elaine. Have a lovely weekend ....:)

Cherie Durbin April 15, 2011 at 4:12 PM Good luck in Carol's contest, Elaine. This poem reads like a winner!

Gautami Phookan April 13, 2011 at 8:16 AM A lovely one on tulips.loved Mr Frost part in tears..Good Luck in the contest.Love, Gautami

Carolyn Devonshire April 12, 2011 at 5:19 PM Goodbye, Mr. Frost, and welcome to the joy of spring! Tulips are so lovely, Lainie! Great entry for Carol's contest. Best wishes for success. Love, carolyn

Andrea Dietrich April 11, 2011 at 10:42 PM Wonderful personification in this acrostic. I love it, Lainie!! Gosh, I hope I can do as well with this one. Luv, Andrea

Linda-Marie Sweetheart April 11, 2011 at 8:19 PM Breathtaking Acrostic Lainie and good luck in this contest by Carol.. we have yellow tulips in our front porch lawn.. awesome sight.. super imagery in every line flowing into the next luv.. amazing as always your poetry moves me ...

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