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Au Naturel

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Descending stairs in ballerina pink her naked toes now tentatively sink into the snug embrace of each new tread. As silently as snowflakes touch the ground she softly tiptoes down without a sound and in her hand a book which must be read. With tousled hair she stands au naturel upon the final step, knowing full well that she will soon be safely tucked in bed. 14.10.19 Nude - Descending A Staircase Poetry Contest: sponsored by John Lawless

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David Crandall

Date: 4/9/2024 5:28:00 PM

Pretty poem, Wendy

John Watt

Date: 6/6/2020 11:28:00 PM

What an enchanting verse of a young girl tiptoeing down the stairs, favorite bedtime book in hand. Loved your rhyme scheme, and the calming way your words tell the brief tale. And having the audio adds a third dimension to the quiet scene, with your rich-as-honey voice speaking softly as though you were reading a bedtime story. All-around lovely, Wendy. Congratulations on your win today ~ John

Wendy Watson
Date: 6/8/2020 8:02:00 AM

What a lovely comment to receive, John and thank you for appreciating the audio. Some poems just lend themselves to being read aloud I feel. Congratulations on your many recent wins,John.

Gregory Richard Barden

Date: 12/21/2019 4:31:00 AM

Sincere congratulations on your win in Sir Brian's contest, Wendy - best wishes and blessings to you and yours for a Merry Christmas! Keep up the great work, my friend! :o) <3

Wendy Watson
Date: 6/6/2020 7:47:00 AM

Lovely to receive such warm comments, Greg. Thanks for your support.

Brenda Chiri

Date: 12/21/2019 4:25:00 AM

Congrats on your win!;)

Wendy Watson
Date: 6/6/2020 7:46:00 AM

That's kind of you. Thanks, Brenda.

Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 11/9/2019 12:40:00 PM

Hello Wendy Waton, i like your poem. I can just picture the child going up to bed. A cute poem. i enjoyed . Have a nice day my friend.

Wendy Watson
Date: 6/6/2020 7:46:00 AM

Thank you for the positive feedback,Darlene.

Mystic Rose Rose

Date: 10/23/2019 6:20:00 AM

Very creative Wendy, congrats on your winning poem.

Wendy Watson
Date: 10/24/2019 4:36:00 PM

Thank you for the encouraging comment, Pixie.

Kurt Ravidas

Date: 10/23/2019 4:42:00 AM

The enchanted reader's coming down the charming triplets) Congrats, Wendy.

Wendy Watson
Date: 10/24/2019 4:35:00 PM

What a wonderful comment, Kurt.Thank you so much for reading and taking the time to give feedback.

John Lawless

Date: 10/22/2019 7:29:00 PM

...and every tiny ballerina needs a bed time story...and some pajamas.....this is a beautiful poetic memory. thanks for entering the contest

Wendy Watson
Date: 10/24/2019 4:34:00 PM

Thank you for the honour of a placement and an interesting poetic challenge,John.

John Hamilton

Date: 10/18/2019 9:36:00 AM

This is very creative Wendy, truly well written, hope it does well in the contest, if it won then congrats, a worthy winner!

Wendy Watson
Date: 10/20/2019 3:37:00 PM

Thank you so much for the encouraging comment, John.

Quoth Theraven

Date: 10/15/2019 10:54:00 AM

Wendy, This is a marvelous Rhyme. I hope the stars and stairs will be so kind to feet that so lightly tread. -Richard

Wendy Watson
Date: 10/20/2019 3:36:00 PM

Thank you so much for reading and commenting. Memories of bedtime stories to my daughter came flooding back. She was always cosily clad in pyjamas though!

Smita Kulkarni

Date: 10/14/2019 9:34:00 PM

Beautifully penned Wendy! I enjoyed reading it! I loved the line, "as silently as snowflakes touch the ground". All the best!

Wendy Watson
Date: 10/15/2019 10:57:00 AM

I'm glad you enjoyed the scene I set, Smita and really appreciate your comment.

Chris Green

Date: 10/14/2019 4:19:00 PM

Really nicely done Wendy. I like how you crafted this piece. Visually it is wonderful and as for the thoughts and scenes created, beautifully done. Best wishes in the contest.

Wendy Watson
Date: 10/14/2019 4:43:00 PM

What a lovely comment, Chris and thank you for taking the time to encourage me. In case anyone is questioning my maternal wisdom, my daughter always went to bed in cosy warm pyjamas!

Line Gauthier

Date: 10/14/2019 1:23:00 PM

OMG - what an awesome and totally delightfully delicious poem. I knew it was a winner from the shape itself but you blew it out of the park, Wendy. A definite FAVE for me. Way to steal the show! BRAVO !

Wendy Watson
Date: 10/14/2019 4:37:00 PM

Thank you very much, Line. I rarely compose poems other than aligned but this theme seemed to lend itself to the stepped pattern!

Matthew Anish

Date: 10/14/2019 12:54:00 PM

Nice "shape to this work! Thank you for your kind words! Peace & Love Matthew Anish

Wendy Watson
Date: 10/14/2019 4:34:00 PM

My pleasure, Matthew. Yours was very special poem and thank you for reading and commenting.