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Beside the Stream

Close your eyes, I'll take you down a country lane Leading to a stream where crystal waters flow. Can you hear the song thrush sing his sweet refrain? Do you feel the golden sunshine's warming glow? Often in my childhood years I would remain Carpeted by lush and verdant grass below. Tranquil sounds of summer sweeping over me, Colourful imagination running free. 02/02/19 'My Place Multi-Part Easter Prizes Poetry Contest' Sponsored by Carolyn Devonshire

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Date: 1/14/2022 2:46:00 AM
Ain’t nature grand! Great write.
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Date: 1/13/2022 1:37:00 PM
Superb imagery, you took me back to days of long ago. Congratulations on your win! :)Paulette
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Date: 7/10/2021 1:41:00 AM
Beautiful Work. Congratulations!
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Date: 1/21/2021 5:18:00 PM
Nice poem. Great imagery. Congrats on your win.
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Wendy Watson
Date: 1/22/2021 1:04:00 AM
I really appreciate your having taken the time to read and leave such an encouraging comment, Ricky.
Date: 1/21/2021 9:31:00 AM
Wendy, such a delightful stroll down memory lane with the sights, sounds, and sunshine of nature. Congrats on your 1st place win with your wonderful write ~ John
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Wendy Watson
Date: 1/21/2021 1:47:00 PM
It describes a favourite childhood place in Wales, John. Thank you so much for the encouragement and nice to hear from you again.
Date: 1/21/2021 4:30:00 AM
Congratulations Wendy. I love the "guided fantasy" element of the poem. Cheers - Gary
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Wendy Watson
Date: 1/21/2021 1:48:00 PM
That's much appreciated, Gary and yours was so well deserving of a placement.
Date: 1/28/2020 1:04:00 AM
Beauty weaved in words...Congrats
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Wendy Watson
Date: 1/28/2020 3:28:00 AM
A lovely comment,Peter. Thank you for your encouraging feedback.
Date: 1/27/2020 2:49:00 PM
Wendy congrats on your win!;)
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Wendy Watson
Date: 1/28/2020 3:27:00 AM
Thank you as always, Brenda.
Date: 2/18/2019 2:13:00 PM
Yes, I loved the imagery too. Can't get enough of it. I thought I'd have a look at some others of yours. You seem quite prolific and versatile in subject range. I have a marathon to run and a mountain to climb. I just need to follow the signs and take advice from the marshalls!!
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Wendy Watson
Date: 1/28/2020 3:27:00 AM
Peter, what a sweet comment. Thank you so much for your encouragement. I too am a novice in this field but have really enjoyed being creative in this way.
Date: 2/12/2019 12:24:00 PM
I have read your short work and wanted to say congrats on your win ..Way to go.. Sara
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Wendy Watson
Date: 1/28/2020 3:26:00 AM
That's kind of you, Sara. I had a particular childhood memory in mind when I wrote it.
Date: 2/5/2019 12:05:00 AM
Stunning imagery Wendy! I adore the vision you have painted with your words. Congratulations on your win! : )
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Wendy Watson
Date: 1/28/2020 3:25:00 AM
Thank you for your kind words,Connie.
Date: 2/4/2019 3:42:00 PM
Love this! Wendy! such a sweet place to heal your soul! I particularly enjoy the sagey scent of late Summer! jimbo (your lyricism under such strict guidlines is perfect!)
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Wendy Watson
Date: 2/4/2019 3:51:00 PM
That's very kind of you, James. It was so interesting to read the different poetic flow used by poets in this 11 syllable line challenge. Mine sounded slightly stilted compared to some but I was quite happy with the content. I'm sure your Mother will be delighted with both your version and the allotted prize!
Date: 2/4/2019 11:55:00 AM
Thank you for allowing me to share this special place with you, Wendy. Through your words, I could hear the thrush and feel the sun's warm glow. The crystal streams sounds so beautiful. It was very difficult for me to judge this contest because contestants wrote so many incredibly beautiful poems. It's my hope that all of them will regard their entries as wonderful "stand-alone" poems. Congratulations on your win! Best wishes, Carolyn
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Wendy Watson
Date: 1/21/2021 4:06:00 AM
Thank you so much for the honour of a placement, Carolyn. This spoke of a very special childhood place for me.

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