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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.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2014



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Date: 8/20/2024 5:23:00 PM
Very beautiful with rich imagery- I felt a lot for this poem, <3
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Date: 9/23/2020 7:31:00 AM
Andrea, Siberia never had it this good, sounded so nice. You've added just a pinch of luck in Wisteria's call. -R
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Date: 2/28/2020 1:15:00 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
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Date: 3/4/2018 8:30:00 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
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Date: 3/4/2018 5:31:00 AM
Congratulaions, Andrea on your great. A fine sonnet.
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Date: 3/3/2018 10:21:00 PM
Congratulations on your win.. wonderful imagery ...
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Date: 3/3/2018 9:01:00 PM
Andrea, congratulations on your fantastic win with your gorgeous sonnet..
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Date: 3/3/2018 12:13:00 PM
Awesome flow and rhythm. Congrats on your win, Andrea.
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Date: 3/3/2018 11:10:00 AM
This is already one of my faves. Simply gorgeous. Congrats.
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Date: 3/3/2018 10:44:00 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
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Date: 3/3/2018 10:21:00 AM
Oh yes.....I remember this beauty! What a gorgeous sonnet! As always, you make a sonnet look easy-peasy !! Congrats to you!!
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Date: 3/3/2018 9:41:00 AM
wisteria, what a beautiful word! You always know how to touch my heartstrings. thank you and congratulations on your placement :)-luloo
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Date: 6/17/2017 1:16:00 AM
Love this one too :)
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Date: 6/8/2017 10:02:00 AM
This really is beautiful.
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Date: 4/30/2017 8:04:00 PM
Oh, I like this very much :)
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Date: 4/21/2017 1:53:00 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.
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Date: 2/10/2017 8:53:00 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
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Date: 11/21/2016 5:31:00 AM
A sad, lovely sonnet.
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Date: 11/7/2016 2:53:00 AM
Congrats Andrea, for your well, deserved top placement in the contest!!! ;-)
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Date: 11/6/2016 10:57:00 PM
I really love the way you ended this magnificent Sonnet Andrea! Congratulations on your well deserved first placement! my friend! 7 ; )
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Date: 11/6/2016 9:07:00 PM
Congratulations Andrea...
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Date: 11/6/2016 6:34:00 PM
So beautifully sad...a jewel of a Sonnet, Andrea! Congratulations on your well-deserved First Place win. Hugs, Sandra
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Date: 11/6/2016 9:25:00 AM
incredible, andie.... love your pensive theme and sweet congrats for a top rating.. huggs
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Date: 11/6/2016 9:11:00 AM
Congrats on your top placement Andrea.
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Date: 11/6/2016 8:08:00 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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