Wendy Watson Poet Sonnet

Colours of the 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.

Now sunk in sombre thoughts of deep regret
now tinged with envy's veil of deepest green,
rose-coloured when by love's suffusion met
or cleansed as white as snow and pristine clean.

Just like the changing seasons, hearts endure
bright sunshine, louring skies or sudden storms,
and when the heavy heart is overcast
it looks not upwards as a rainbow forms.

Kaleidoscopic heart, at journey's end
which hues will shape the palette's final blend?

entered 13.02.21

My Foolish Heart Poetry Contest
Sponsored by Craig Cornish


03/12/18

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Christuraj Alex January 28, 2022 at 12:31 AM S very beautiful sonnet. Started well with "How fickle are the humors of the heart". The poem is a beauty. Congratulations!

Margarita Lillico February 22, 2021 at 5:50 PM Beautiful!!! M.

Carolyn Devonshire February 21, 2021 at 1:42 PM How many times have people fallen in love only to endure "somber thoughts of deep regret"? We continue on, hoping that the final blend of hues will be joyful colors. So sad that it doesn't work out this way. Excellent writing once again, Wendy! Congrats on your win. Hugs, Carolyn

Carrie Richards February 20, 2021 at 6:37 PM Each line so true.....a sonnet that spells the tale of love. Well crafted Wendy! Congratulations to you!

Constance La France February 20, 2021 at 8:42 AM Wendy, congratulations on your win in Craig's Foolish Heart contest with this wonderful poem _Constance

Richard Evans January 9, 2021 at 10:36 AM Lovely sonnet. Congratulations on your win.

Paula Goldsmith January 1, 2021 at 11:22 AM Congratulations on your win. Your pen was filled with colors. Love your line. "Kaleidoscopic heart, at journey's end such hues will shape the palette's final blend." Enjoy your win. "Happy New Year" Have a great 2021. Today, have joy/blessings.......................

Greg Gaul January 1, 2021 at 10:24 AM The last two lines were so hard to do, yet fit so well. Congratulations on your top win. Wendy Watson January 1, 2021 at 11:02 AM Thank you so much,Greg. The closing couplet of a sonnet is indeed a tricky feat but I'm glad that you appreciated this one.

Sara Kendrick January 1, 2021 at 7:19 AM Ahhh!!! I like this winner. Congrats. Our life if like a kaleidoscope right now with each day being different but yet the same. Sara Wendy Watson January 1, 2021 at 11:00 AM Thank you so much for 'popping by' with this interesting comment, Sara. I was given one as a child and was fascinated by the attractive patterns.

Gary Radice January 1, 2021 at 4:29 AM "and when the heavy heart is overcast it looks not upwards as a rainbow forms." I absolutely love these two lines from your wonderful sonnet Wendy that attaches colours to feelings of the heart beautifully. Wendy Watson January 1, 2021 at 10:57 AM What a lovely comment,Gary. Thank you so much for taking the time to read and comment.

John Watt October 21, 2020 at 9:48 PM Stunning poetry, Wendy. Your devotion to the sonnet's poetic constraints is always admirable, but the examination of the heart from the perspective of colours is most original. I came to this after reading your recent excerpt and am so pleased to see the context from which it sprung. The coloured emotions in stanza two and the nature references of stanza three brilliantly describe the evanescent nature of the human heart. I love the couplet synopsis, a fave for me. Sensational writing, friend. Wendy Watson January 1, 2021 at 2:43 AM John, you have been a constant source of encouragement and I have been very grateful for your insightful feedback and appreciation of my efforts throughout the year. Thank you so much.

L. J. Carber May 4, 2019 at 7:28 AM Congrats Wendy-- like your use of colors, and that last couplet is rather profound. Wendy Watson January 1, 2021 at 2:41 AM I'm glad you enjoyed reading it, L.J. Thank you.

Beata Agustin May 4, 2019 at 6:12 AM Wow! Congrats! Very picturesque. God bless you. Wendy Watson January 1, 2021 at 2:40 AM Thank you, Beata. I know that you will appreciate the 'white as snow' comment.

Susan Ashley May 3, 2019 at 8:53 PM Wendy, your poem is absolutely beautiful both emotionally and metaphorically. Your stunning verses carry the reader with graceful rhythm to the heart of this exceptional piece. Congratulations on your excellent win. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan Wendy Watson January 1, 2021 at 2:39 AM And your comments are just as beautifully composed,Susan! It is always a pleasure to have your positive feedback.

Dale Gregory Cozart May 3, 2019 at 5:33 PM Beautiful, Wendy. Such graceful poetry. Congrats on your win. Wendy Watson January 1, 2021 at 2:38 AM I appreciate your lovely comments, Dale.

Line Gauthier January 1, 2019 at 1:07 PM Beautiful, Wendy. Congrats on your podium finish. Wendy Watson January 1, 2021 at 2:38 AM That's very kind. Thank you, Line.

Carolyn Devonshire December 25, 2018 at 4:28 AM I can relate to this as I've known quite a few people whose hearts wander. Nicely done! Congratulations on your win in Mark's contest and have a Merry Christmas, Carolyn Wendy Watson January 1, 2021 at 2:37 AM Thank you, Carolyn. The green shade has sometimes raised its ugly head in my case and I think we'd all agree to being fickle creatures. Imagine if we were to physically change colour according to our true feelings at any one time!

Craig Cornish December 24, 2018 at 3:40 PM Congrats Wendy! Wendy Watson January 1, 2021 at 2:34 AM Many thanks, Craig. I appreciate your encouragement.

Wren Rushing December 24, 2018 at 11:52 AM Congratulations on your win Wendy! Wendy Watson January 1, 2021 at 2:33 AM That's very kind of you,Wren. Thank you.

Mark Toney December 24, 2018 at 11:24 AM Wendy, congrats on your win on Mile 2 of my 2019 Poetry Marathon contest. Love the line "It looks not upwards as a rainbow forms." Interestingly, at the same time you submitted this poem, another poem was submitted that used the word "kaleidoscopic." Go figure! Wendy Watson January 1, 2021 at 2:32 AM I wonder whether kaleidoscopics are still available as toys,Mark. I loved looking through mine as a child. Thank you so much for the honour of my placement in the contest.

Janice Canerdy December 24, 2018 at 10:21 AM CONGRATULATIONS on your well-deserved win! EXCELLENT! Janice Wendy Watson January 1, 2021 at 2:25 AM Thank you for taking the time to read and comment, Janice.

Gregory Richard Barden December 15, 2018 at 10:54 AM This is just marvelous, Wendy, phrasing, imagery, metaphor, and superb substance and flow that carries the reader high ... enjoyed this thoroughly. Blessings - keep up the great work! :-) <3 Wendy Watson January 1, 2021 at 2:25 AM I really appreciate such positive feedback, Greg and happy that it brought enjoyment.

Connie Marcum Wong December 13, 2018 at 5:23 PM This stunning poem is exquisite Wendy! I wish this contest had not been a premier contest. There were too many beauties such a this, left out. I loved your brilliant entry! : ) xxoo Wendy Watson January 1, 2021 at 2:24 AM Connie, you are a constant encouragement. Thank you for having taken the time to read and comment.

L. J. Carber December 4, 2018 at 1:54 PM There's certain majesty to your diction, and the 3rd line's metaphor is spot on-- congrats on your win. Wendy Watson January 1, 2021 at 2:23 AM Thank you so much for such a kind comment,L.J. We can indeed camouflage our true feelings .

Eve Roper December 4, 2018 at 10:10 AM I enjoyed reading this beautiful poem, Wendy , very well written. It stirs a reader's imagination and the emotions a wonderful sense of peace and harmony. Congratulations on your win! Wendy Watson January 1, 2021 at 2:20 AM I'm glad you enjoyed reading it,Eve and thank you for taking the time to write these lovely thoughts.

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