Elaine George Poet Sonnet

The Writer

The candle burns down long into the night
Its life waning in a flickering flame
As I etch these ink stains of black on white
On pages that will never be the same

For I will fill this empty space with gold
Treasures - my soul now feels the need to share
Before the embers in this fire grow cold 
I give to you these precious gems so rare

And when this candle dies and darkness falls
My pen will finally rest without regret
Left with the knowledge that I gave it all
My life in words until my dying breath
                      
And in death I will live forevermore
For the pen is mightier than the sword

                        ~~~~~

Written:  April 15, 2011
Elaine Cecelia Geroge, of Canada

The Famous quotation 'The pen is mightier than the sword' was written by:
Edward Buliver-Lytton in 1839.  Those words still live on today, proving that the pen truly is, mightier than the sword.

 
First place: Brian Strand's 14 line contest
First place:  Razzle Dazzle Contest sponsored by Linda-Marie

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Olive Eloisa Guillermo - Fraser May 29, 2014 at 2:15 PM Wow!!! This truly is great..:) I remember this as it is very true in Phil history..:) as the writes of the poets and all arouse much more heroes..:) congratulations..:)

Joe Maverick June 8, 2012 at 4:29 PM Aah hah!! well put Indeed laine real pleasure to read today.."

Iolanda Scripca August 2, 2011 at 4:19 PM What a great achievement for a true poet: all three poems getting chosen for the next round, dear Elaine!!! Congratulations and thank you for you comment! Love, iolanda

Zzzzz Zzzzz August 2, 2011 at 3:54 PM Nicely penned piece. Yes, the pen is mightier than the sword! Robert.

Caryl Muzzey August 2, 2011 at 11:42 AM Congratulations Lainie on your three poems being selected for the first round, another gem. Best to you~ Caryl

Sharon Winter August 2, 2011 at 9:52 AM Congrats to you too darling friend and good luck. Have been trying to leave here, as I feel so guilty taking up space when I am not active,however, wrote to PS while they were having trouble, so not sure they received my mail. I can always rejoin. Just keep thinking I am going to make it back here and it never quite happens. Anyway, love and hugs and all good things to you my friend, shar xoxoxo

John Freeman August 2, 2011 at 8:36 AM Congratulations Elaine on your three poems capture of the first round. Agape, Moses

Elizabeth Wesley July 28, 2011 at 10:05 PM I love sonnets Elaine and you did justice with this one. Last two lines are awesome

Lee Ramage July 25, 2011 at 10:40 PM Yes, this is close to my very favourite, but then its you, isn't it... the writer. beautiful... but still love the violin. Cheers! Lee

Judy Ball July 16, 2011 at 7:05 AM What an excellent write my friend. Beautifully said. God Bless, JB

Shannon Deane July 5, 2011 at 8:02 AM Beautifully written, I believe your words speak to many of us, thank you...luv shannon

Carol Sunshine Brown June 29, 2011 at 5:07 AM Amazing as always Lainie. Congratulations on your win my dear friend. Love, Carol

Andrea Dietrich June 20, 2011 at 8:38 PM sonnet writing at its best, my dear!! Congrats, belatedly!!

Russell Smith June 11, 2011 at 8:58 AM Congratulations on you first place win

Carrie Richards June 11, 2011 at 7:59 AM Simply wonderful, dear Elaine!! Deserving this 1st place honor!! I'm so glad this won!! :)

Emma Mantle June 11, 2011 at 3:44 AM Many cograts to you Elaine. I loved this the first time i read it, and it's nice to see it win. Best wishes Em :)

Joseph Osita June 11, 2011 at 2:04 AM This is amazing! Congrats on your well deserved first place win

Nette Onclaud June 11, 2011 at 1:26 AM congrats, elaine... really toppers! :) huggs

Bojosi Ditshwele May 25, 2011 at 2:22 AM think i was jealous that time hahaha! how can i forget to congratulate you on this well deserv'd win dear Elaine. thats a beautiful poem, very creatively expressed. i just realised i did not share my congrats with you a month after the contest was judged. Love!!!!!

Soulfire May 17, 2011 at 3:23 PM Dear Elaine, I love this one; it runs deep and beautiful. So glad you are giving your all - for others to enjoy - so much. Love, Jen Elaine George May 17, 2011 at 4:53 PM Thank you Jen, for inspiring me and bringing such joy back into my life. Much love, Elaine

Dana Kirby May 1, 2011 at 12:03 AM Very deep. Congrats on the feature of your beautiful words. DAK

Ernilando Tugaff April 30, 2011 at 4:38 PM Elaine, congratulations on your featured poem. GBU my friend. Ernilando

Debra Squyres April 30, 2011 at 7:53 AM Wonderful poem..I think I read this on lulu before ?? Congrats on being featured !! What an awesome honor among so many poets !! May your pen continue to stain the pages..Enjoyed !!!

Carol Sunshine Brown April 27, 2011 at 5:48 AM Congratulations on your well deserved poetry being featured this week Lainie. Love, Carol

Linda-Marie Sweetheart April 25, 2011 at 7:55 AM Congrats Lainie on your featured poem this week on P.S. a wonderful piece to share with us all my friend with luv...

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