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For Joseph May's 'Old or New Sonnets' Poetry Contest

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The Wintered Soul Among Wisteria

One need not read her horoscope to know this woman's fate, and though wisteria cascades sweet blooms of lavender like snow outside her door, it's still Siberia pervading the dimensions of her mind, for not one fickle thought or patch of moss can thrive where bleakest shadows are enshrined. No bittersweet, no dew drops. . . only loss surrounds her heart. She tries to reminisce, but like a barren continent grown cold, she can't perceive one particle of bliss. She's clasping grief and cannot be consoled! Wisteria's perfume is in the breeze, but in her soul remains a winter's freeze.
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Hind Avatar
August 20, 2024 at 5:23 PM
Very beautiful with rich imagery- I felt a lot for this poem, <3
Theraven Avatar
September 23, 2020 at 7:31 AM
Andrea, Siberia never had it this good, sounded so nice. You've added just a pinch of luck in Wisteria's call. -R
Watt Avatar
February 28, 2020 at 1:15 PM
OUTSTANDING! The use of Siberia as a metaphor for bleakness and despair is excellent throughout. "for not one fickle thought or patch of moss / can thrive where bleakest shadows are enshrined." Her sadness is so pervasive she can't see or smell the hope of renewal Spring can bring. This is a definite fav for me. Well done, Sonneteer! ~ John
Raven Avatar
March 4, 2018 at 8:30 PM
Congratulations on your win in the contest Andrea. A wonderful Sonnet springs from your pen. The imagery sings into the mind so easily as one reads. An excellent write. This one goes into my faves. Have a wonderful Monday. Hugs....Mike. XX
Sinha-Roy Avatar
March 4, 2018 at 5:31 AM
Congratulaions, Andrea on your great. A fine sonnet.
Roper Avatar
March 3, 2018 at 10:21 PM
Congratulations on your win.. wonderful imagery ...
Ashley Avatar
March 3, 2018 at 9:01 PM
Andrea, congratulations on your fantastic win with your gorgeous sonnet..
Gauthier Avatar
March 3, 2018 at 12:13 PM
Awesome flow and rhythm. Congrats on your win, Andrea.
Cozart Avatar
March 3, 2018 at 11:10 AM
This is already one of my faves. Simply gorgeous. Congrats.
Haight Avatar
March 3, 2018 at 10:44 AM
I, too, remember this beautiful poem, Andrea. Congratulations on the fine placement of your poem so well written in perfect Iambic Pentameter, required for a true Sonnet! Hugs, Sandra
Richards Avatar
March 3, 2018 at 10:21 AM
Oh yes.....I remember this beauty! What a gorgeous sonnet! As always, you make a sonnet look easy-peasy !! Congrats to you!!
Scars Avatar
March 3, 2018 at 9:41 AM
wisteria, what a beautiful word! You always know how to touch my heartstrings. thank you and congratulations on your placement :)-luloo
Duncan Avatar
June 17, 2017 at 1:16 AM
Love this one too :)
Cozart Avatar
June 8, 2017 at 10:02 AM
This really is beautiful.
Duncan Avatar
April 30, 2017 at 8:04 PM
Oh, I like this very much :)
Michaels Avatar
April 21, 2017 at 1:53 PM
Powerful stuff, Andrea. Like Suzanne commented below, I was looking at Sonnet examples and discovered this fantastic piece composed by your good self. Amazing... Congrats on a well-deserved first place. Regards, John.
Delaney Avatar
February 10, 2017 at 8:53 AM
While looking up Sonnet in Forms I I found this winter gem. I especially love the title and the way your enjambment moves the poem along to the touching end. How deep is grief if nature fails to console. Sending hugs, SuZ
Jones Avatar
November 21, 2016 at 5:31 AM
A sad, lovely sonnet.
Kimathi Avatar
November 7, 2016 at 2:53 AM
Congrats Andrea, for your well, deserved top placement in the contest!!! ;-)
Marcum Wong Avatar
November 6, 2016 at 10:57 PM
I really love the way you ended this magnificent Sonnet Andrea! Congratulations on your well deserved first placement! my friend! 7 ; )
Smith Avatar
November 6, 2016 at 9:07 PM
Congratulations Andrea...
Haight Avatar
November 6, 2016 at 6:34 PM
So beautifully sad...a jewel of a Sonnet, Andrea! Congratulations on your well-deserved First Place win. Hugs, Sandra
Onclaud Avatar
November 6, 2016 at 9:25 AM
incredible, andie.... love your pensive theme and sweet congrats for a top rating.. huggs
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November 6, 2016 at 9:11 AM
Congrats on your top placement Andrea.
Lawless Avatar
November 6, 2016 at 8:08 AM
Andrea the last couplet draws this sonnet to its funneled truth. Well Done. I shall put this in the fav box.
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