Wendy Watson Poet Sonnet

Dutiful Dawn

Dutiful dawn awaits the radiant sun
Clothed in her mantle daubed with streaks of light.
And faithful to the course which life must run,
Receives the baton from retreating night.

Remote yet not alone, for down below
Creation is preparing to rejoice.
Faint silhouettes of trees begin to show,
And birdsong swells to greet her in full voice.

The precious golden orb will soon arise
And dawn prepares to slowly slip away.
A blush of pink expands across the skies;
The sun cuts through at last - a brand new day.

This gift of new beginnings should impart
A sense of awe in every human heart.


'2019 Poetry Marathon Qualifiers' FINAL Placement': sponsored by Mark Toney
submitted on April 1st 2019

 April 2019 Premier 6,Any Form ,Any Theme ,Upto A Max Of 14( F O U R T E E N) Lines Poetry Contest : sponsored by Brian Strand

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John Watt August 29, 2020 at 6:19 PM Wendy, I congratulate you (albeit very belatedly!) for your trophy win with this exquisite sonnet. The dawn is a glorious time of day of which to write, and you have done it abundant justice with your color palette and musician's ear, your celestial depiction of passing the baton, and your overall sense of wonder regarding nature and creation. Beautiful and awe-inspiring, a FAV. How was the wedding? You have been in my prayers ~ John

Brenda Chiri January 18, 2020 at 2:52 PM Congratulations on your win!;)

Andrea Dietrich April 21, 2019 at 2:45 PM oh wow, this is so awesome. I have a sonnet on dawn and was gonna enter it in the marathon but I never did. you were very wise to do that and then place high in the final event with this gorgeous poem. Congratulations. Wendy Watson April 21, 2019 at 3:22 PM Thank you, Andrea and congratulations on your amazing achievement too. It was a daunting challenge but I'm sure we're all glad that we finished the race. I haven't written many poems at all since, due to having another time-consuming project on the go.

Sandra Haight April 21, 2019 at 9:20 AM Wendy, I was so happy to see that you deservingly placed so high in the poetry marathon race, and I send my heartfelt congratulations to you! Awesome! Hugs, Sandra Wendy Watson April 21, 2019 at 3:25 PM That's very kind, Sandra and congratulations on coming first in this exhausting but exciting race. I shall stand below the podium, mouth open to catch a few drops of celebratory champagne!

Joseph May April 21, 2019 at 9:15 AM Great write and win...Congrats.. Wendy Watson April 21, 2019 at 3:27 PM Thank you so much, Joseph. I've taken a break since the final marathon but was very happy to have completed the course.

Line Gauthier April 20, 2019 at 11:46 PM Back with more congrats on this winning poem and your high placement in this marathon contest, Wendy. Wendy Watson April 21, 2019 at 3:30 PM Thank you,Line. It was quite a rollercoaster but I was glad to have persevered. If only I were fit enough to run the non-virtual race!

Janice Canerdy April 20, 2019 at 8:38 PM CONGRATULATIONS on your well-deserved win, Wendy! Janice Wendy Watson April 21, 2019 at 3:33 PM Thank you Janice. It was a tough few months but a fun challenge!

Mark Toney April 20, 2019 at 4:32 PM Wendy, after 122 days, 27 contests, and 945 submitted poems, you have won FOURTH PLACE overall in my 2019 Poetry Marathon Contest!!! Kudos to you for your well-deserved win! ~Mark Wendy Watson April 22, 2019 at 6:49 AM Time for us all to put our feet up! Thank you so much for hosting this contest,Mark. Naturally there was disappointment if we didn't place but on reading your chosen winners that feeling soon dissipated as there were such amazing entries to enjoy. Congratulations to all who held out till the final post and we all really appreciate your own dedication and feedback comments. Best wishes Wendy

Phil Capitano December 29, 2018 at 7:40 AM Congrats Wendy on your victory, this is a delightful poem with a strong message to all. Namaste. Wendy Watson April 22, 2019 at 6:38 AM Thank you for 'stopping by' to read and comment,Phil. I still remember the beauty of your 'Shimrock falls!'

Bartholomew Williams December 27, 2018 at 11:19 AM Congratulations, Wendy, on your first-place win with this pretty sonnet!! Very nice! All my best to you, :) Bartholomew Wendy Watson April 22, 2019 at 6:44 AM Thank you,Bartholomew. I really loved your 'Silently seeking nature's voice' poetry.

Carolyn Devonshire December 26, 2018 at 8:04 PM You create lovely images of dawn in your beautiful sonnet, Wendy. Congratulations on your win in the marathon contest! Hugs, Carolyn

Sandra Haight December 26, 2018 at 7:45 PM Wendy, congratulations on your well-deserved Trophy win for this beautiful Sonnet! Hugs, Sandra

Janice Canerdy December 26, 2018 at 3:10 PM CONGRATULATIONS on your well-deserved win! Great piece for coming new year! Janice

Mark Toney December 26, 2018 at 3:02 PM Wendy, congrats on your first place win on mile 3 of my 2019 Poetry Marathon contest. The last two lines say it all! ~Mark

Paul Callus December 12, 2018 at 4:36 PM This sonnet is beautiful, Wendy, and it flows so smoothly. Your dawn would be a gift to anyone with appreciative eyes! Congratulations on your podium finish! Regards // paul

Jan Allison December 12, 2018 at 3:20 PM your imagery of dawn is so so beautiful many congrats on your win Wendy:-) hugs Jan xx Wendy Watson April 22, 2019 at 6:42 AM That's kind of you, Jan. I am really enjoying writing in the sonnet form.

Carolyn Devonshire December 12, 2018 at 5:14 AM Wendy, your imagery is creative and vividly described throughout this excellent entry. Congratulations on your win! There were many terrific entries, including yours. Thank you for participating in the contest. Best wishes, Carolyn Wendy Watson April 22, 2019 at 6:40 AM Thank you,Carolyn. I really must get to see one in real life sometime soon!

Line Gauthier August 12, 2018 at 10:29 AM Lovely, Wendy. Congrats on your win. Wendy Watson April 22, 2019 at 6:39 AM Thank you for your kind comment,Line.

Connie Marcum Wong August 3, 2018 at 2:53 AM Wendy...one of your most brilliant pieces! Congratulations on your wonderful win! This beauty is going into my faves! : ) Wendy Watson April 21, 2019 at 3:36 PM You're always so encouraging,Connie. Thank you.

Susan Gentry August 2, 2018 at 10:38 PM Congratulations on your win. Beautiful poetic imagery! Wendy Watson April 21, 2019 at 3:36 PM Thank you so much,Susan. I'm enjoying my new-found muse!

Tom Cunningham August 2, 2018 at 12:43 PM Back with congratulations Wendy. Tom Wendy Watson April 21, 2019 at 3:34 PM Thanks again,Tom.

Emile Pinet August 2, 2018 at 9:50 AM Congratulations Wendy, your poem earned a distinguished place in my contest, it was a very tough contest to judge, well done my friend, Emile. Wendy Watson April 21, 2019 at 3:34 PM Thank you Emile. I'm enjoying my poetry debut!

Lyric Man July 22, 2018 at 11:30 PM Morning is so beautiful and you paint it romantic, Wendy! Wendy Watson July 23, 2018 at 1:00 AM Thank you so much for taking the time to read and comment, Lyric Man. Yes,we should cherish and not take for granted the dawning of each new day.

Tom Cunningham July 22, 2018 at 3:16 PM Beautiful description of the new day Wendy. Well written. Tom Wendy Watson July 22, 2018 at 3:29 PM Why thank you Tom! One of these days I must experience the real event!

Linda Milgate July 22, 2018 at 1:12 PM reminds me a little of Shakespeare's tone.lovely morning Wendy Watson July 22, 2018 at 1:34 PM Thank you for the feedback, Linda. Very kind of you. With a little adjustment, this might be better aimed at the Shakespearean sonnet contest then!