Notes About The Poem


       September 29, 2019  Brevity Poetry Contest  Sponsor: Caren Krutsinger  Placed 1st

       May 18, 2021  entered in the Charm Me Contest     Sponsor: Line Gauthier    Placed 3rd

       June 25, 2026     entered in the Natasha Scraggs  Engaging the Senses contest

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Engaging the Senses--Sight and Sound


Bucolic scene in pleasant glade,
cool stream, tall trees I've come to see.
Sweet Nature's sounds, soul's serenade,
elating scene makes tiredness flee,
renews my joy and sets me free.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2019

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Guptar Avatar
July 4, 2026 at 10:54 AM
Congratulations Janice on sharing the top win in this contest with a short, but lovely poem on the senses of sight and sound. Very cute of you to choose this form to respond to the prompt. Wish you a blessed day.
Scragg Avatar
July 1, 2026 at 10:13 AM
A lovely Quintain Janice. I love the way you feel rejuvenated by being in nature and near water. Thank you for entering the contest :-D
Kauffman Avatar
May 27, 2021 at 10:21 AM
A beautiful scene of such serenity does much for refreshing and rejuvenating us. Beautifully and serenely pictured. Congratulations on your win.
Seeker Avatar
May 23, 2021 at 9:30 PM
Vibrant liberating joyfulness! Congrats on your win, with these enchanting lines, Janice!
Roper Avatar
May 23, 2021 at 7:11 PM
Congratulations, Janice, in Line Gauthier's "Charm me," contest. Great imagery, feel, and flow in your, "My Retreat" poem. Hugs Eve
La France Avatar
October 3, 2019 at 5:03 PM
Janice congratulations on your win!
Canerdy Avatar
October 3, 2019 at 7:12 PM
Thank you so much, Constance. Janice
Drowley Avatar
October 3, 2019 at 3:51 PM
'Janice, Congratulations on your trophy win. Nice,peaceful write. David'
Canerdy Avatar
October 3, 2019 at 7:12 PM
Thanks so much, David. Janice
Chiri Avatar
October 3, 2019 at 12:14 PM
Janice great win congrats !;)
Canerdy Avatar
October 3, 2019 at 12:30 PM
Thanks so much, Brenda. Janice
Laurie Avatar
September 30, 2019 at 1:30 AM
Hello Janice … our own personal retreat is a haven of peace and a chance to reflect. Nicely written Janice - Lindsay
Canerdy Avatar
October 3, 2019 at 12:31 PM
Thanks so much, Lindsay. Janice
One Avatar
September 29, 2019 at 3:56 PM
you did this very well..
Canerdy Avatar
September 29, 2019 at 7:27 PM
Thanks so much, S. O. Janice
Sands Avatar
September 29, 2019 at 3:55 PM
This is perfect and relaxing! :)
Canerdy Avatar
September 29, 2019 at 7:28 PM
Thank you so much, Heidi. Janice
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