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An oldie of mine reposted for the contest of  Natasha L Scragg

Engaging All the Senses

To hear the surf or trill of spring’s new birds;
A cat’s soft purr or strong and stirring words;
Endearments whispered; songs so cute I grin,
My heart sings out as joy wells up within.

To see the sun fall, gorgeous on the sea;
An unexpected rainbow over me;
A moving scene; glad faces of my kin,
My heart sings out as joy wells up within.

To smell a rose; sweet lavender in bloom;
Popcorn at the movies; favorite perfume;
Aroma of Mom’s cooking once again,
My heart sings out as joy wells up within.

To taste delicious food when out to dine;
Ice cream on my tongue; a lover’s mouth on mine;
Cold drinks; desserts as chocolaty as sin,
My heart sings out as joys wells up within.

To feel a gentle rain; snowflakes on my nose;
Ocean's breeze; the tides; the sand between my toes;
To hold my sweetheart's hand and touch his skin. 
My heart sings out as joy wells up within.

To feel INSIDE me such a happy glow
It radiates to everyone I know;
The love that lets me know life is win-win,
My heart sings out as joy wells up within.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2026

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Guptar Avatar
July 4, 2026 at 10:35 AM
Congratulations dear poetess on your top win in this contest with a lovely poem engaging all the senses in a cute form that flows fluidly and a delight to read. Wishing you a delightful day.
George Avatar
July 2, 2026 at 4:26 AM
Back to your sweet poem with Congratulations on your first place win, dear Andrea.
Scragg Avatar
July 1, 2026 at 12:26 PM
Your joy radiates through your poem Andrea. A lovely list of things that stimulate the senses. And they all culminate to the joy of your heart. This is such an uplifting poem with the feel good factor. Thank you for sharing your joy with us and entering the contest. :-D
Dietrich Avatar
July 1, 2026 at 12:53 PM
Thanks so much and for your generous placements to the other poets on the list
Jones Avatar
July 1, 2026 at 12:07 PM
Congratulations on your reposts top win!
Dietrich Avatar
July 1, 2026 at 12:54 PM
Thanks, Karen I bet you are tops too
Etgen-Baker Avatar
June 27, 2026 at 4:04 PM
definitely engaging....thanks for reposting...best wishes with this one in the contest...wishing you well.
Crandall Avatar
June 27, 2026 at 3:53 PM
Wow, a truly excellent poem bringing us the joy of all the senses!
Reese Avatar
June 26, 2026 at 6:46 PM
This is a truly beautiful poem as it creates a myriad of wonderful pictures I know you must have had a wonderful time writing it I have only ever written one of this style many years ago and I believe yours is far superior to mine well done
Dietrich Avatar
June 26, 2026 at 10:34 PM
Thanks so much . I really appreciate that
George Avatar
June 25, 2026 at 8:23 PM
"My heart sings out as joy wells up within." A lovely refrain. This poem has filled in me a rare sense of peace and joy. Love its smooth flow. Into my FAVE.
Watts Avatar
June 25, 2026 at 6:16 PM
Hi Andrea What a beautiful poem relating the senses of life a winner for sure Cheers Christine
Watts Avatar
June 25, 2026 at 6:14 PM
Hi Constance what a beautiful poem relating the senses of life a winner for sure Cheers Christine
Watts Avatar
June 25, 2026 at 6:18 PM
Hi Andrea Sorry about wrong name Your poem is lovely and sometimes I click on tge wrong name
Hind Avatar
June 25, 2026 at 3:58 PM
Love this :) <3
Kerr Avatar
June 25, 2026 at 1:12 AM
An engaging and enchanting Kyrielle, superb rhyme, flow and narrative. The very best to you in the contest, Andrea. Howard
Onclaud Avatar
June 24, 2026 at 9:45 PM
what a beauty, andie...you make all my senses come alive especially the ' feel" lines!
Empress Avatar
June 24, 2026 at 7:43 PM
All my senses are wide awake early morning, especially after reading this poem dear sweet andrea! I think youv done well touching all senses by painting imagery in such a vivid manner! I love many lines here! And I can see you were inspired ~ Pleasure always reading you! Best wishes. Sending you light always
Smith  Avatar
June 24, 2026 at 12:48 AM
Well all the senses have been engaged well done.
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