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Change of Heart

How fickle are the humors of the heart,
capricious and of alternating hue,
a masked chameleon of cunning art;
transmuting colours often hid from view.

11.10.20


An excerpt from my poem ' Colours of the heart'

Rithimus Divisa Poetry Contest
sponsored by Gregory Barden

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John Watt

October 21, 2020 at 9:41 PM

Who can know the human heart? I'm not sure I fully know my own, let alone anybody else's. Your words are outstanding in communicating this truism, Wendy. Fickle, capricious, alternating hue, masked chameleon, transmuting colours; the density of meaning within these brief lines is remarkable, as is your commitment to pristine rhyme and cadence. I'm off to visit the original now. Congratulations for your win with Greg ~ John

Gary Radice

October 12, 2020 at 1:08 PM

Wenndy, I agree with all the comments before mine but just to add that it's a very clever poem too :)

Wendy Watson

October 12, 2020 at 1:32 PM

That's much appreciated, Gary.

John Hamilton

October 12, 2020 at 12:40 PM

OOh I love this deep write, congrats Wendy on a great write and win!

Wendy Watson

October 12, 2020 at 1:31 PM

That's kind of you, John. I'm very grateful that you took the time to read and comment.

Sam Kauffman

October 12, 2020 at 10:18 AM

Wendy, there is such wisdom in your flowing lines rich in imagery. Love the chameleon reference. Your words are so refreshing! Congratulations on our well deserved win!

Wendy Watson

October 12, 2020 at 10:34 AM

Thank you so much, Sam. I know that's it's fluctuating fickleness is sometimes true of me.

Susan Ashley

October 12, 2020 at 9:04 AM

Your poem is metaphorically beautiful, Wendy, with pensive imagery that's rich and expressive. Congratulations on your excellent win.. ~Susan

Wendy Watson

October 12, 2020 at 9:21 AM

What a lovely comment to receive! Thank you,Susan.

Gregory Richard Barden

October 12, 2020 at 4:27 AM

This is just wonderful, Wendy, I'm so pleased to see you high on this list, deservedly so - congratulations, and thanks for taking the time to enter my Rithimus Divisa 9 contest. Blessings! :o) <3

Gregory Richard Barden

October 13, 2020 at 5:51 AM

Thanks for noticing and appreciating, my friend - it's the "new" me, haha! As I'm no longer entering contests, (well, except Brian's cuz I don't have to write specifically for them), I have time to stay on top of them - and I get to enjoy the reading of them more ... it's kinda nice! ;-) <3

Wendy Watson

October 12, 2020 at 4:30 AM

It's always an honour to be appreciated by you,Gregory. Thank you also for such a prompt turnaround of results recently.

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