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Winter's Sister

Oh lonesome winter of abandoned wood With branches so empty of April green Your alabaster heart, misunderstood In keeping a beauty by most unseen I too have been called icy and aloof Lacking the color of summer's repast Weaving in blue frost a cocoon, a roof Against the spread of sunburn unabashed Yet hear music in a singular note While the birds are gone I can miss their song As echoes from a valley long remote And in silence find a place to belong I am winter's sister, with all her flaws Who shines as the crystallized forest thaws 3/09/24

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Ann Peck

Date: 4/19/2024 4:16:00 PM

Your poetry always touches my heart, Michelle. Winter's Sister is beautiful.

Charles Messina

Date: 4/8/2024 3:42:00 AM

A lovely and well-written sonnet, Michelle. Awesome imagery! Charlie

Kelli White

Date: 4/2/2024 11:41:00 AM

Exceptional poetic performance, Kelli

John Watt

Date: 3/30/2024 6:13:00 PM

Michelle, I always anticipate brilliance from your golden pen and am never disappointed. But applying your significant talent to the sonnet format takes my admiration to a new level! Your yin and yang of winter/summer is so carefully and concisely crafted with imagery from each season... branches empty, blue frost, crystallized forest, cocoon are all favorites, but "Your alabaster heart, misunderstood" is simply poetic perfection. Such a delight to read and re-read. A fave to treasure ~ John

Sally Eslinger

Date: 3/25/2024 8:49:00 AM

Michellem yes summer is too greenm too green, i was crying half way thru this as sister appreciated sister…a fae for this winter + tree lover. I thank you for this stunning poem, hugs sally

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 3/12/2024 9:21:00 AM

- The bird will soon sing again, Michelle ... a lovely poem ... spring is on its way :) - hugs

Gary Radice

Date: 3/12/2024 3:15:00 AM

I concur with all the comments thus far Michelle; this is a superb sonnet. Welcome back to The Big Tureen. :). Cheers - Gary

Paige Hind

Date: 3/11/2024 6:00:00 PM

This is beautiful. I loved your portrayal of being able to miss the birds' song- sometimes silence is really healing. Hug* :)

Susan Ashley

Date: 3/9/2024 8:49:00 PM

Dear Michelle, welcome back my friend. It’s so nice to see you amongst the PS pages once again. Your sonnet is beautiful. I adore your vivid imagery and the power of the speaker’s voice in the couplet for a grand finale. Warmest wishes, my dear friend.. ~Susan

Gershon Wolf

Date: 3/9/2024 6:58:00 PM

A gorgeous sonnet, Michelle. Especially love the 'alabaster heart.' ... And thank you so much for your visits to my site... Bravo, Gershon

David Walker

Date: 3/9/2024 11:47:00 AM

Masterfully done, Michelle. I like reading your poetry.