Elaine George Poet Rhyme

The Throwaways

Rescued from the side of the road on a cold and rainy day
Thrown out like a piece of trash...a worn out throwaway
So I pick you up and cover you up and bring you home with me
And wonder why they can not see... the beauty that I see

I wipe away the icy rain that has hardened on your back
And deeply rub with linseed oil each and every little crack
And when you  are  as warm and dry as warm and dry can be 
I remove the stain and blisters from your body carefully

And low and behold beneath that tattered surface there I find
The inner beauty... that is your soul ... akin to fine aged wine    
Your broken leg has bonded well with nary a trace of scar
Now you stand so straight and proud ... a superior chair by far

A Duncan Fife brought back to life by tender loving care
A focal piece within my house for everyone to share
Where Miss Mew... herself a throwaway... sits proudly on this thrown
Among the other throwaways that make this house a home  


Written:  Dec. 19Th, 2017

Author:  Elaine Cecelia George

This poem best describes my Meraki

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Paul Holmes January 7, 2022 at 10:59 AM A truly beautiful poem. An engrossing read from start to finish. Elaine George January 9, 2022 at 3:48 AM Dear Paul, Thank you for stopping by and reading my poems, and for your very kind comments on this and my poem 'Violin'...they mean so much to me.

Angela Crabtree October 11, 2020 at 4:52 PM A beautiful poem, Elaine. I love the creative flow of your writing! My curiosity was peaked until "a superior chair by far". Saved to read again :) ~Angie Elaine George October 15, 2020 at 11:08 AM Thank you for your kind comments, Angela...much appreciated. ~ Elaine

Line Gauthier May 6, 2018 at 1:28 AM A very lovely poem, Elaine. Your passion is vivid and I love how you refer to your cat as a throwaway as well. Belated congrats on your most deserving win with this beautiful poem. Bravo.

FJ Thomas April 16, 2018 at 12:46 PM Hello Elaine, it's been a while. I just wanted to pass through and let you know you crossed my mind. I hope everything is okay on that end. Elaine George May 11, 2018 at 2:42 PM Thank you for stopping by, my friend. Sorry for taking so long to respond...life is very busy these day. Elaine

Poet Destroyer A January 9, 2018 at 11:15 PM I do love the passion and room you made at home. Elaine, it's always a pleasure to read your poetry. Luv Linda Elaine George January 12, 2018 at 7:21 AM Thank you so much, dear Linda...how nice to hear from you. Elaine

Eve Roper December 24, 2017 at 11:28 PM Elaine, congratulations on your win! Merry Christmas Hugs Eve ~`* Elaine George January 6, 2018 at 10:32 AM Thank you so much, Eve. Elaine

Vijay Pandit December 24, 2017 at 5:48 AM Congrats Elaine on a well deserved win. Elaine George January 6, 2018 at 10:28 AM Thank you, Vijay. Elaine

Paul Callus December 24, 2017 at 4:13 AM This is a beautiful and creative take on the Meraki theme, Elaine! Your passion is clearly projected through these lines. Congratulations on this high flying win! Best regards & Happy Christmas! // paul Elaine George January 6, 2018 at 10:26 AM Thank you for your very kind comments, Paul...much appreciated. Sincerely, Elaine

Andrea Dietrich December 23, 2017 at 7:31 PM Elaine, what a special meraki that is. Unique and clever poem. Congrats. And Merry Christmas to you. Elaine George January 6, 2018 at 10:22 AM Thank you for your kind comments, Andrea. Much appreciated!

Beautiful Scars December 23, 2017 at 9:51 AM great poem sweet Elaine! congrats :)-luloo Elaine George January 6, 2018 at 10:19 AM Thank you, Laura.

Frances Schiavina December 22, 2017 at 9:22 AM Congratulations on your win. Wonderful poetry. Elaine George January 6, 2018 at 10:18 AM Thank you, Frances.

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart December 21, 2017 at 9:47 PM This is wonderful! Congratulations on your win :) xomo! Elaine George January 6, 2018 at 10:08 AM Thank you, Maureen.

Silent One December 21, 2017 at 2:40 PM Elaine this is brilliant and what a great idea for a meraki, nice to see you have a creative passion to refurbish things thrown away.. Congratulations on your placement in the meraki contest.. Elaine George January 6, 2018 at 10:11 AM Thank you for the inspiration my poetic friend. Sincerely, Elaine

Judith S December 20, 2017 at 9:54 AM Wow Elaine!!! I absolutely LOVED this poem. The flow made reading it such a pleasure. And I was truly wondering until the 3rd stanza WHAT it could possibly be. A brilliant piece of work!!! Elaine George January 6, 2018 at 10:12 AM Thank you so much for your kind comments, Judith...much appreciated. Sincerely, Elaine