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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

Date: 1/28/2022 12:31:00 AM

S very beautiful sonnet. Started well with "How fickle are the humors of the heart". The poem is a beauty. Congratulations!

Margarita Lillico

Date: 2/22/2021 5:50:00 PM

Beautiful!!! M.

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 2/21/2021 1:42:00 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

Date: 2/20/2021 6:37:00 PM

Each line so true.....a sonnet that spells the tale of love. Well crafted Wendy! Congratulations to you!

Constance La France

Date: 2/20/2021 8:42:00 AM

Wendy, congratulations on your win in Craig's Foolish Heart contest with this wonderful poem _Constance

Ricky Muse

Date: 1/9/2021 10:36:00 AM

Lovely sonnet. Congratulations on your win.

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 1/1/2021 11:22:00 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

Date: 1/1/2021 10:24:00 AM

The last two lines were so hard to do, yet fit so well. Congratulations on your top win.

Wendy Watson
Date: 1/1/2021 11:02:00 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

Date: 1/1/2021 7:19:00 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
Date: 1/1/2021 11:00:00 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

Date: 1/1/2021 4:29:00 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
Date: 1/1/2021 10:57:00 AM

What a lovely comment,Gary. Thank you so much for taking the time to read and comment.

John Watt

Date: 10/21/2020 9:48:00 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
Date: 1/1/2021 2:43:00 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

Date: 5/4/2019 7:28:00 AM

Congrats Wendy-- like your use of colors, and that last couplet is rather profound.

Wendy Watson
Date: 1/1/2021 2:41:00 AM

I'm glad you enjoyed reading it, L.J. Thank you.

Beata Agustin

Date: 5/4/2019 6:12:00 AM

Wow! Congrats! Very picturesque. God bless you.

Wendy Watson
Date: 1/1/2021 2:40:00 AM

Thank you, Beata. I know that you will appreciate the 'white as snow' comment.

Susan Ashley

Date: 5/3/2019 8:53:00 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
Date: 1/1/2021 2:39:00 AM

And your comments are just as beautifully composed,Susan! It is always a pleasure to have your positive feedback.

Dale Gregory Cozart

Date: 5/3/2019 5:33:00 PM

Beautiful, Wendy. Such graceful poetry. Congrats on your win.

Wendy Watson
Date: 1/1/2021 2:38:00 AM

I appreciate your lovely comments, Dale.

Line Gauthier

Date: 1/1/2019 1:07:00 PM

Beautiful, Wendy. Congrats on your podium finish.

Wendy Watson
Date: 1/1/2021 2:38:00 AM

That's very kind. Thank you, Line.

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 12/25/2018 4:28:00 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
Date: 1/1/2021 2:37:00 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

Date: 12/24/2018 3:40:00 PM

Congrats Wendy!

Wendy Watson
Date: 1/1/2021 2:34:00 AM

Many thanks, Craig. I appreciate your encouragement.

Wren Rushing

Date: 12/24/2018 11:52:00 AM

Congratulations on your win Wendy!

Wendy Watson
Date: 1/1/2021 2:33:00 AM

That's very kind of you,Wren. Thank you.

Mark Toney

Date: 12/24/2018 11:24:00 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
Date: 1/1/2021 2:32:00 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

Date: 12/24/2018 10:21:00 AM

CONGRATULATIONS on your well-deserved win! EXCELLENT! Janice

Wendy Watson
Date: 1/1/2021 2:25:00 AM

Thank you for taking the time to read and comment, Janice.

Gregory Richard Barden

Date: 12/15/2018 10:54:00 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
Date: 1/1/2021 2:25:00 AM

I really appreciate such positive feedback, Greg and happy that it brought enjoyment.

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 12/13/2018 5:23:00 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
Date: 1/1/2021 2:24:00 AM

Connie, you are a constant encouragement. Thank you for having taken the time to read and comment.

L. J. Carber

Date: 12/4/2018 1:54:00 PM

There's certain majesty to your diction, and the 3rd line's metaphor is spot on-- congrats on your win.

Wendy Watson
Date: 1/1/2021 2:23:00 AM

Thank you so much for such a kind comment,L.J. We can indeed camouflage our true feelings .

Eve Roper

Date: 12/4/2018 10:10:00 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
Date: 1/1/2021 2:20:00 AM

I'm glad you enjoyed reading it,Eve and thank you for taking the time to write these lovely thoughts.