Monday, March 24, 2014

The Promise of Spring--By Elaine George--Canada

The Promise of Spring

I
Will
Kiss you
While you sleep
Lady dressed in white
And melt your cold heart made of ice

Then
You
Will rise
Liquefied
High into the sky
And fall as raindrops from God’s eyes

To
The
Waiting
Buds below
Where now you will grow
With me - in the bloom of a rose

Born in New Brunswick, Elaine George spent the early years of her life living in Lorneville (a small fishing village along the Bay of Funday) still inhabited by many of her family members.  Much of her writing is inspired by the memories of that place and those wonderful people.  She has published two volumes of poetry and is currently writing a novel entitled Out of the Darkness.  Many of her poems and short stories have appeared in magazines in both Canada and the United States. Currently she lives with her husband in Wainfleet, Ontario.

20 comments:

  1. Very visual and romantic. well done. best wishes. Pete.

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    1. Thank you so much for your kind comments, Peter.

      Elaine

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  2. Thank you, Robert Dufresne, for the following comment--

    Hello Elaine, This first verse was written seemingly in the beauty of a psalm, then I enjoyed the lovely follow. Thank you for sharing it with us. God bless!

    Bob D

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    1. Hi Bob,

      So nice to find myself among old friends. Thank you for your kind comments.

      Elaine

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    2. So nice to mind myself amond old friends Thank you for your kind comments.

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  3. Dear Elaine,

    So good to have you with us my friend. Welcome to Whispers! It's good to see you already have a couple of lovely comments. I hope you enjoy your time spent here.

    Blessings,
    Karen

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    1. Thank you so much Karen. What a wonderful safe site you have created here - just like the old days my friend,

      Elaine

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  4. Hi, Elaine - you are so right to bring spring to life and to give her the great personality and character she so deserves! Spring is such a fresh breath and tickles new life into each of us........... thanks for sharing such a lovely word painting and inspiration....... Sheri

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    1. Thank you for your kind comments, Sheri.

      Elaine

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  5. A perfect poem for this time of the year... "And fall as raindrops from God’s eyes" WOW what a line! - Tim

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    1. My dear friend, Tim,

      Thank you so much for getting me here. What a wonderful place Karen has created.

      So nice to be among friends.

      Elaine

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  6. Elaine, welcome to Whispers. What a lovely poem and well written. Thank you for sharing your talent here with all of us. You will find much love and encouragement to keep writing. I will look forward to seeing more of your talent.
    Love, Charlene

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    1. Thank you for your very kind comment, Charlene. I have known Karen for some time, and I am so happy to be aboard.

      Elaine

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    2. Is this the real Elaine George speaking?

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  7. Dear Elaine, it is so wonderful to see your work on Whispers! Welcome to the site. I enjoyed your poem very much, especially the "melody" that came while reading it. Beautiful use of imagery too! Well done, dear friend. Love, Carolyn

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  8. Hi, Carolyn,

    So nice to see you hear. I have been away from the poetry sites for some time - busy with too many othrer things. I will be looking for your poetry here and commenting.

    Karen has really created a wonderful place her.

    bfn my friend

    Love, Elaine

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  9. Thank you, Jack Horne, for the following comment--

    beautiful write

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  10. Thank you, Christine Tate, for the following comment--

    Hi Elaine, I enjoyed reading your delightful poem. It was so beautifully worded, a lovely piece! Thanks for sharing it!

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  11. Hi Elaine - nice seeing you here at Whispers...Welcome! Your poetry is delightful as always. Great visual - it feels like old times!!! Blessings to you...

    Rhoda Galgiani

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  12. Very touching and well written. This touched my heart as I long for Spring to come. The way you captured the season is heartfelt. Thank you for sharing this beautiful work. Continued blessings!

    -Maurice J. Reynolds, Owner / Editor
    TGBTG! Publications / Creative Inspirations
    www.tgbtgpublictions.com

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