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For contest: About a Pot Holder, Sponsored by Craig Cornish.

It was a challenge to write a poem about a POT HOLDER...so I owe my thanks to Craig Cornish. I decidied I would write it from the perspective of the pot holder telling the story...Hence...another Personification to add to my list of many.

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You look at me... with disgust in your eyes At all of the flaws.. I can no longer hide And I know in your heart... you want to throw me away Forgetting it's you... who has made me this way Yes! I know I'm no longer...the beauty I was On the day that we met...and you fell in love And I have been faithful... for all of these years Through all of your laughter... and all of your tears Through fallen Souffle's... and torched Flambe's Your Chef dreams all strewn... in disarray It is I who has taken the heat for you Now really! ...is this what you want to do? Throw me away... like a dirty old rag Or hang me again...on that old wooden peg There in my place...above the kitchen mantle The Pot Holder who takes...what you can not handle. Written: May 13th, 2020 Author: Elaine Cecelia George of Canada

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Robert Pettit

Date: 2/4/2021 3:54:00 PM

From reading some of the earlier comments, I see this piece was a winner. Congratulations, your write was of quality and deserved recognition!

Elaine George
Date: 2/8/2021 4:07:00 PM

Thank you, Robert. ~ Elaine

Joseph Spence Sr

Date: 12/10/2020 10:21:00 AM

This is an excellent poem, my dear brother of God's inspirational grace, Elaine. I love the flow of the words and the impact of the message of "Too Hot To Handle." The descriptive excellence sends terrific images. The theme stands out, and the tone and tenor move the piece down the page with much grace. Great job! Have a fantastic day, and enlightened with God's richest grace and blessings always. https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/53812816-sincerely-speaking-spiritually.

Elaine George
Date: 12/12/2020 2:51:00 PM

Thank you for stopping by, dear Joseph and for your kind...much appreciated comments. Blessing to you as well! ~Elaine

Debbie Guzzi

Date: 9/15/2020 4:52:00 PM

Very well done, a bit sad & reveal an inner fear many of us have... Light & Love

Elaine George
Date: 9/17/2020 1:16:00 PM

Thanks, Debbie...much appreciated.

David Grimm

Date: 9/2/2020 2:38:00 PM

Very amusing, lol David

Elaine George
Date: 9/3/2020 6:22:00 AM

Thank you for stopping by, David...and for your comments...most appreciated.

Paul Callus

Date: 7/19/2020 2:37:00 PM

Dear Elaine, your personified pot holder is such an excellent, entertaining poem....serious and witty all in one. ~ Belated congratulations on your podium finish in Craig's contest (yes...I just went and checked the results:) ~ Warm regards // paul

Elaine George
Date: 7/25/2020 2:39:00 AM

Thank you, Paul. Your comments are always much appreciated. ~ Elaine

Michael Tor

Date: 6/21/2020 10:13:00 PM

Cleverly written Elain a bit humorous also, enjoyed reading.

Elaine George
Date: 6/23/2020 1:47:00 PM

Thank you for your comments, Michael...much appreciated. ~ Elaine

Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 6/21/2020 7:10:00 AM

Hello Elaine George it is so nice to meet you. This a great idea to create a poem. The pot holder loses it beauty when it is stained.Enjoy your day my friend.

Elaine George
Date: 6/23/2020 1:42:00 PM

Thank you for your comments, Darlene...they are much appreciated. ~Elaine

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 6/17/2020 11:29:00 AM

Unique write Elaine - I love it. Awesome poetry in rhyme, and wonderful personification. Blessings, Jennifer.

Elaine George
Date: 6/21/2020 3:02:00 AM

Thank you so much for your kind comments, Jennifer...much appreciated. ~ Elaine

John Watt

Date: 6/2/2020 7:00:00 PM

So clever in your personification of this poor underappreciated potholder. Nice rhyme and flow, and fun to read. Congratulations on your win, Elaine ~ John

Elaine George
Date: 6/2/2020 7:15:00 PM

Thank you so much for your comments, John...much appreciated. ~ Elaine

Robert Lindley

Date: 6/2/2020 6:27:00 AM

Truly wonderful poetry with a message well delivered. One of the saddest things in this world, is those that diligently and so faithfully give to their soulmate yet receive not in return. Such blindness is a tragedy. Your fine poem sends the message and should serve to wake some up. God bless..

Elaine George
Date: 6/2/2020 7:02:00 PM

Thank you Robert. When Craig sponsored a contest to write a poem about a Pot Holder, It was a real challenge, but I managed somehow. lol!

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 5/31/2020 1:23:00 AM

Lovely poem and - i think this is an excellent write , keep on spilling your ink my friend and writing these gems. Blessings and hugs, Jennifer.

Elaine George
Date: 6/1/2020 8:45:00 AM

Thank you for your very kind comments, Jennifer~ Elaine

Frances Schiavina

Date: 5/30/2020 4:34:00 PM

CONGRATULATIONS. I love your poetry. So truthfully and clearly expresses reality!

Elaine George
Date: 6/1/2020 8:44:00 AM

Thank you so much, Frances. Your comments are much appreciated. ~ Elaine

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 5/30/2020 2:34:00 PM

a very well deserved win, Elaine, I take it you won with the potholder contest, right? Very well done! Love seeing you around here again.

Elaine George
Date: 6/1/2020 8:42:00 AM

Thank you so much Andrea. Elaine

Gordon Mcconnell

Date: 5/30/2020 6:53:00 AM

Such a fine piece Elaine, enjoyed it very much! This is first time I've came across you here but will be looking for you in the future. Have a great day, Gordon

Elaine George
Date: 6/1/2020 8:39:00 AM

Thank you so much for your most appreciated comments, dear Gordon. Sincerely~ Elaine

Robertina B.

Date: 5/27/2020 11:46:00 PM

I really enjoyed your personification, Elaine.. An excellent write accompanied by a metaphor.. Perfectly crafted, dear friend! Blessings and stay safe..

Elaine George
Date: 6/1/2020 8:38:00 AM

Thank you so much for your most appreciated comments, dear Robertina. Sincerely~ Elaine

Curtis Moorman

Date: 5/27/2020 4:31:00 AM

Elaine, I don't see how I have been so remiss in not seeing your marvelous work. When I received a conrats from you, I realized your name was unfamiliar so I started reading your entries. WOW! Girl, they are outstanding.

Elaine George
Date: 5/27/2020 12:26:00 PM

Thank you so much for your very kind comments, Curtis. Actually, I have been writing on this forum on and off since 2006.

Janice Canerdy

Date: 5/20/2020 7:55:00 AM

I REALLY love this poem, Elaine. CONGRATS on your well-deserved win. Janice

Elaine George
Date: 5/20/2020 6:24:00 PM

Thank you so much, Janice ~ Elaine

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 5/19/2020 1:12:00 AM

This is such a wonderful poem Lainie. All the time I was reading it I thought how it sounded like a metaphor for a person who has grown old and is no longer wanted. Superb writing my friend! Congratulations on your deserving top win! This is going into my faves! xxoo

Elaine George
Date: 5/20/2020 6:37:00 AM

Thank you so much, Connie. It has been awhile since I have been here at the soup. So nice to see your beautiful face again.

Aditi Mishra

Date: 5/18/2020 10:18:00 PM

Such a subtle expression of the emotions of an old potholder. Congratulations Elaine :)

Elaine George
Date: 5/20/2020 6:38:00 AM

Thank you for your kind comments, Aditi...much appreciated~ Elaine

Vijay Pandit

Date: 5/13/2020 9:32:00 AM

Glad to read your poetry after a very long time, Elaine. You gave feelings to the old pot holder and... memories that evoke Chef's love and dreams. Great personification!

Elaine George
Date: 5/14/2020 2:25:00 PM

Thank you, Vijay. So nice to hear from you and thank you for your kind comments. ~ Elaine

Elaine George
Date: 5/14/2020 2:25:00 PM

Thank you, Vijay. So nice to hear from you and thank you for your kind comments. ~ Elaine