Elaine George Poet Personification

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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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Too Hot To Handle

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 February 4, 2021 at 3:54 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 February 8, 2021 at 4:07 PM Thank you, Robert. ~ Elaine

Joseph Spence Sr December 10, 2020 at 10:21 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 December 12, 2020 at 2:51 PM Thank you for stopping by, dear Joseph and for your kind...much appreciated comments. Blessing to you as well! ~Elaine

Debbie Guzzi September 15, 2020 at 4:52 PM Very well done, a bit sad & reveal an inner fear many of us have... Light & Love Elaine George September 17, 2020 at 1:16 PM Thanks, Debbie...much appreciated.

David Grimm September 2, 2020 at 2:38 PM Very amusing, lol David Elaine George September 3, 2020 at 6:22 AM Thank you for stopping by, David...and for your comments...most appreciated.

Paul Callus July 19, 2020 at 2:37 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 July 25, 2020 at 2:39 AM Thank you, Paul. Your comments are always much appreciated. ~ Elaine

Michael Tor June 21, 2020 at 10:13 PM Cleverly written Elain a bit humorous also, enjoyed reading. Elaine George June 23, 2020 at 1:47 PM Thank you for your comments, Michael...much appreciated. ~ Elaine

Darlene De Beaulieu June 21, 2020 at 7:10 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 June 23, 2020 at 1:42 PM Thank you for your comments, Darlene...they are much appreciated. ~Elaine

Jennifer Proxenos June 17, 2020 at 11:29 AM Unique write Elaine - I love it. Awesome poetry in rhyme, and wonderful personification. Blessings, Jennifer. Elaine George June 21, 2020 at 3:02 AM Thank you so much for your kind comments, Jennifer...much appreciated. ~ Elaine

John Watt June 2, 2020 at 7:00 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 June 2, 2020 at 7:15 PM Thank you so much for your comments, John...much appreciated. ~ Elaine

Robert Lindley June 2, 2020 at 6:27 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 June 2, 2020 at 7:02 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 May 31, 2020 at 1:23 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 June 1, 2020 at 8:45 AM Thank you for your very kind comments, Jennifer~ Elaine

Frances Schiavina May 30, 2020 at 4:34 PM CONGRATULATIONS. I love your poetry. So truthfully and clearly expresses reality! Elaine George June 1, 2020 at 8:44 AM Thank you so much, Frances. Your comments are much appreciated. ~ Elaine

Andrea Dietrich May 30, 2020 at 2:34 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 June 1, 2020 at 8:42 AM Thank you so much Andrea. Elaine

Gordon Mcconnell May 30, 2020 at 6:53 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 June 1, 2020 at 8:39 AM Thank you so much for your most appreciated comments, dear Gordon. Sincerely~ Elaine

Robertina B. May 27, 2020 at 11:46 PM I really enjoyed your personification, Elaine.. An excellent write accompanied by a metaphor.. Perfectly crafted, dear friend! Blessings and stay safe.. Elaine George June 1, 2020 at 8:38 AM Thank you so much for your most appreciated comments, dear Robertina. Sincerely~ Elaine

Curtis Moorman May 27, 2020 at 4:31 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 May 27, 2020 at 12:26 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 May 20, 2020 at 7:55 AM I REALLY love this poem, Elaine. CONGRATS on your well-deserved win. Janice Elaine George May 20, 2020 at 6:24 PM Thank you so much, Janice ~ Elaine

Connie Marcum Wong May 19, 2020 at 1:12 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 May 20, 2020 at 6:37 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 May 18, 2020 at 10:18 PM Such a subtle expression of the emotions of an old potholder. Congratulations Elaine :) Elaine George May 20, 2020 at 6:38 AM Thank you for your kind comments, Aditi...much appreciated~ Elaine

Vijay Pandit May 13, 2020 at 9:32 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 May 14, 2020 at 2:25 PM Thank you, Vijay. So nice to hear from you and thank you for your kind comments. ~ Elaine