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Change of Heart

The heart of man is often ruled by pride For greedy aspirations never cease. Yet love would wish to be life's constant guide And wisdom preach the ways to lasting peace. You seek to own a wealth beyond compare And think your worldy cravings rule supreme. Take heed for life's possessions can ensnare Release your heart, pursue a greater dream. Hold my hand and watch a golden sunrise, And gaze in awe on starry summer nights. Harmonize with nature, let the blue skies Reflect a warm embrace of shared delights. Pursue your quest for riches carefully. For where your treasure lies, your heart will be. 03/12/18 Written to the tune of 'colour of the wind' 'Colour of my heart poetry contest' : sponsored by John Hamilton Strand Select E Any Form,Any Theme Poetry Contest

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Brenda Chiri

Date: 2/6/2020 4:03:00 PM

Congrats Wendy on your hm!;)

Wardah Ahmed

Date: 6/2/2019 1:13:00 PM

beautiful

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 6/1/2019 6:34:00 PM

This is not only the best advice but it is written so beautifully to move one to tears Wendy. I hope it won in Mark's contest. Congratulations on your HM in Brian's contest. This is going into my Faves! I love the gentle way in which this is worded. Beautiful! : ) xxoo

Funom Makama

Date: 12/18/2018 11:00:00 AM

Lord God! This has excited me to my soul... My spirit dances like a redeemed bastard with your lines... Keep on writing dear friend.

Gregory Richard Barden

Date: 12/15/2018 1:08:00 PM

Gorgeous write, Wendy, with all my favorite elements represented with skill and care ... a joy to read, and another joy to ponder and savor! Blessings to you! :-) <3

Wendy Watson
Date: 2/24/2019 3:58:00 AM

Thank you for such positive feedback,Greg. It means a lot to this novice poet!

Edward Ibeh

Date: 12/14/2018 8:58:00 PM

Amen, amen indeed! This is a beautiful poem, Wendy:-) Congratulations on your win!

Wendy Watson
Date: 2/24/2019 3:59:00 AM

Thank you for taking the time to read and leave this kind comment,Edward.

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 12/14/2018 11:59:00 AM

Just stopping back with congratulations on your win in Brian's contest, Carolyn

Wendy Watson
Date: 2/24/2019 3:59:00 AM

Thank you for your encouraging feedback,Carolyn.

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 12/13/2018 4:21:00 PM

Your poem was definitely inspired by the contest theme and it is very well written, Wendy. Your warning in the couplet at the end is well taken. Great sonnet! Best wishes for the holidays, Carolyn

Wendy Watson
Date: 2/24/2019 4:01:00 AM

Thank you for your continued encouragement,Carolyn.

John Hamilton

Date: 12/13/2018 1:48:00 PM

Thanks Wendy for this amazing sonnet, sorry it never made the cut, premium contests are sooo hard to judge. See you next time in the winners circle!

Wendy Watson
Date: 12/13/2018 2:44:00 PM

Thank you John. I have just read through the amazing winners' list. They were spot on with regards to the challenge you set and I'm grateful that you took the time to get back to me.

Constance La France

Date: 12/4/2018 2:29:00 PM

Wendy, you have penned a wonderful poem for the contest. I wish you good luck but it is a winner to me, well done ~

Wendy Watson
Date: 12/13/2018 1:46:00 PM

Thank you so much for your comment,Dear Heart. I wrote it to the theme tune melody which kept running through my mind.

Janice Canerdy

Date: 12/4/2018 9:22:00 AM

This is really GOOD, Wendy--especially the last line, which is from the Bible. Janice

Wendy Watson
Date: 12/4/2018 9:27:00 AM

Thank you,Janice. I wrote it with the theme tune running through my head which is why the rhythm of the last verse differs as I had the chorus in mind. Yes, the final thought is biblical though differently phrased. Thank you so much for bothering to read and comment,Janice.

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 12/4/2018 8:59:00 AM

Perfectly written for this contest; love the imagery and the rhymes. Well done Wendy.

Wendy Watson
Date: 12/4/2018 9:27:00 AM

Thank you Caren and well done for your recent win.

Lindsay Laurie

Date: 12/3/2018 4:38:00 PM

G'day Wendy … a wonderfully written sonnet Wendy - thank you - Lindsay

Wendy Watson
Date: 12/4/2018 9:28:00 AM

That's very kind of you,Lindsey. I could not get the theme tune from the Disney film out of my mind as I wrote!

Tom Cunningham

Date: 12/3/2018 4:13:00 PM

I thought it had duplicated but it's another beautifully written sonnet. Good luck. Tom

Wendy Watson
Date: 12/3/2018 4:20:00 PM

Thank you for the kind feedback on two poems tonight,Tom. When I looked more closely at the contest rules, John specified that it should closely relate to the theme of the 'Colour of the wind' song above, thus the second attempt!