Wendy Watson Poet Rispetto

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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Craig Bowden January 14, 2022 at 2:46 AM Ain’t nature grand! Great write.

Paulette Calasibetta January 13, 2022 at 1:37 PM Superb imagery, you took me back to days of long ago. Congratulations on your win! :)Paulette

Christuraj Alex July 10, 2021 at 1:41 AM Beautiful Work. Congratulations!

Richard Evans January 21, 2021 at 5:18 PM Nice poem. Great imagery. Congrats on your win. Wendy Watson January 22, 2021 at 1:04 AM I really appreciate your having taken the time to read and leave such an encouraging comment, Ricky.

John Watt January 21, 2021 at 9:31 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 Wendy Watson January 21, 2021 at 1:47 PM It describes a favourite childhood place in Wales, John. Thank you so much for the encouragement and nice to hear from you again.

Gary Radice January 21, 2021 at 4:30 AM Congratulations Wendy. I love the "guided fantasy" element of the poem. Cheers - Gary Wendy Watson January 21, 2021 at 1:48 PM That's much appreciated, Gary and yours was so well deserving of a placement.

Peter Onyancha January 28, 2020 at 1:04 AM Beauty weaved in words...Congrats Wendy Watson January 28, 2020 at 3:28 AM A lovely comment,Peter. Thank you for your encouraging feedback.

Brenda Chiri January 27, 2020 at 2:49 PM Wendy congrats on your win!;) Wendy Watson January 28, 2020 at 3:27 AM Thank you as always, Brenda.

Peter Hackwell February 18, 2019 at 2:13 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!! Wendy Watson January 28, 2020 at 3:27 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.

Sara Kendrick February 12, 2019 at 12:24 PM I have read your short work and wanted to say congrats on your win ..Way to go.. Sara Wendy Watson January 28, 2020 at 3:26 AM That's kind of you, Sara. I had a particular childhood memory in mind when I wrote it.

Connie Marcum Wong February 5, 2019 at 12:05 AM Stunning imagery Wendy! I adore the vision you have painted with your words. Congratulations on your win! : ) Wendy Watson January 28, 2020 at 3:25 AM Thank you for your kind words,Connie.

James Marshall Goff February 4, 2019 at 3:42 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!) Wendy Watson February 4, 2019 at 3:51 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!

Carolyn Devonshire February 4, 2019 at 11:55 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 Wendy Watson January 21, 2021 at 4:06 AM Thank you so much for the honour of a placement, Carolyn. This spoke of a very special childhood place for me.