Jenna Logan Poet Rhyme

A Glimpse of Light

My rueful spirit was gowned in a silken shroud of white.
Was there no chance my penitent cries had been heard?
I searched his pensive eyes for the palest glimpse of light,
then he wiped my tears away. His heart had been stirred.


Four line poetry contest
Sponsor: Constance La France
Posted: July 27, 2020

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Anitha Jayasankar October 8, 2020 at 10:28 AM Loved reading this poem and the flow of words! ~ Ani

Hannington Mumo August 5, 2020 at 6:50 PM It seems you've got a real talent for these things. I'll visit again to look at your other beautifully woven opuses, Jenna:-) Jenna Logan August 6, 2020 at 3:26 AM How kind of you. Thanks so very much.

Hannington Mumo August 5, 2020 at 6:48 PM This is the rare sort of verse that titillates me truly. I liked the thematically dense, yet lively rhythmic lines - each passing a scented bit of the overall meaning intended. Congrats! Jenna Logan August 6, 2020 at 3:25 AM Hello, Hannington. Thank you for your comments. They're appreciated.

Constance La France July 29, 2020 at 5:09 PM Jenna, congratulations on your win in my 4 line contest with this excellent write, a FAV for me _Constance Jenna Logan July 30, 2020 at 6:15 PM Thanks so much for your consideration, Constance. I'm delighted you liked it.

Andrea Dietrich July 29, 2020 at 1:30 PM a wonderful winning poem. congratulations! Jenna Logan July 30, 2020 at 6:14 PM Thank you, Andrea.

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart July 29, 2020 at 11:19 AM Back with congratulations on your top win! xomo :))) Jenna Logan July 29, 2020 at 11:33 AM Thanks for the return visit, mo.

Line Gauthier July 28, 2020 at 7:26 PM Congrats on your top win, Jenna ~ Jenna Logan July 29, 2020 at 11:32 AM Thank you, Line.

Jan Allison July 28, 2020 at 1:53 PM Dropping back with huge congrats on your win Jenna,you are so talented and I've added you to my list of my favourite poets:-) hugs jan xx Jenna Logan July 28, 2020 at 4:17 PM Jan, I am smiling because of your remarks, and very honored by becoming one of your favorite poets. Thank you!

Aditi Mishra July 28, 2020 at 1:15 PM This is such a moving tale of heartfelt emotions Jenna. Congratulations on your win! Jenna Logan July 28, 2020 at 4:15 PM Thanks so much for the acknowledgement, Aditi.

Mystic Rose Rose July 28, 2020 at 12:09 PM Your words are beautiful and deeply emotive. Congrats on your win dear poetess . xo Jenna Logan July 28, 2020 at 4:15 PM Your remarks are very kind, Pixie. Thank you.

John Watt July 28, 2020 at 9:16 AM Back with a smile to see this take top spot, Jenna. Happy endings can win too! Congratulations on your top win ~ John Jenna Logan July 28, 2020 at 4:14 PM Please accept my smile in return, along with a thank you, John.

John Hamilton July 28, 2020 at 8:23 AM This is a beautiful write Jenna, congrats on a top win! Jenna Logan July 28, 2020 at 4:14 PM I am so pleased with your comments, John. Thank you.

Carolyn Devonshire July 28, 2020 at 8:09 AM Beautifully penned, Jenna. Mysterious and compelling. Big congrats on your top win! Best wishes, Carolyn Jenna Logan July 28, 2020 at 4:13 PM Thank you very much, Carolyn.

Vijay Pandit July 28, 2020 at 6:43 AM Back with congrats Jenna, on your first place win. Jenna Logan July 28, 2020 at 7:21 AM Thank you so very sincerely, Vijay.

John Gondolf July 28, 2020 at 6:09 AM Jenna, back with congrats. These lines that you threw together at the last minute scored well. John Jenna Logan July 28, 2020 at 7:20 AM It was a pleasant end result, indeed, John. Thanks so much!

Tom Cunningham July 28, 2020 at 5:22 AM Back with congrats Jenna on your top win, well deserved. Enjoy your day. Tom Jenna Logan July 28, 2020 at 7:19 AM Thanks so very much, Tom. I hope your day is filled with sunshine.

Anne-Lise Andresen July 28, 2020 at 3:13 AM - Four beautiful lines ... touching, Jenna ... congratulations on your win :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Jenna Logan July 28, 2020 at 5:15 AM I am happy to see your kind words, Anne-Lise. Thank you.

John Watt July 27, 2020 at 6:45 PM Every now and then I love a happy ending... we poets tend to go the other direction. Great writing, Jenna, it stirred my little heart! Best wishes in the contest ~ John Jenna Logan July 27, 2020 at 8:15 PM Hi John, I sure appreciate your visit and kind review. Thanks!

Gershon Wolf July 27, 2020 at 5:01 PM Deep and meaningful. Constance should like this one, Jenna. G.L! :) gw Jenna Logan July 27, 2020 at 5:20 PM I sure hope she does, and I'm glad you do enough to leave your remarks. Thanks, Gershon.

Arturo Michael July 27, 2020 at 1:50 PM Well, you've got to keep stirring it...Well expressed here Jenna Logan July 27, 2020 at 5:19 PM I will do my best, Arturo. Thanks!

Jan Allison July 27, 2020 at 1:38 PM I'm so glad this has a happy ending jenna, i think Constance will like this poem:-) hugs Jan xx Jenna Logan July 27, 2020 at 5:19 PM I didn't have the heart to have him break hers. Thank so very much, Jan.

Michael Tor July 27, 2020 at 1:26 PM Well written Jenna. Gasping till the ending where I took a breath of happiness... Jenna Logan July 27, 2020 at 5:18 PM "a breath of happiness..." What a lovely poetic phrase. Thank you, Michael.

Tom Cunningham July 27, 2020 at 1:01 PM It could have gone either way but thankfully it had a happy ending. Good luck in the contest Jenna, Hope alls well. Tom Jenna Logan July 27, 2020 at 5:17 PM All is well with me, Tom. I return your caring statement by hoping you are, too. Thanks for being supportive.

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart July 27, 2020 at 12:48 PM Lovely emotive lines, I think Constance will love this one! My best to you in the contest! xomo Jenna Logan July 27, 2020 at 5:16 PM Thanks for your kind thoughts, mo.

Rico Leffanta July 27, 2020 at 12:10 PM "Shaken; not stirred!" Good luck! Aloha! Rico Jenna Logan July 27, 2020 at 5:16 PM Thank you, Rico. Stirred for the heart; shaken for a martini

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