Wendy Watson Poet Quatrain

Gems of Life

Such riches I have known beyond compare
Which neither gold nor sapphire could outshine; 
The scent of honeysuckle in the air
Or velvet touch of newborn skin on mine.

14.09.19

'Arbitrium Divisa 4 Poetry Contest' sponsored by Gregory Barden

Excerpt taken from my poem 'Life's riches'

'Quat-Ro Your Four Line Poetry Contest' sponsored by Brian Strand

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John Watt November 20, 2020 at 12:13 AM Beautiful writing, Wendy. Congrats on your wonderful win. There's nothing like the feel of a baby's skin! Blessings ~ John

Andrea Dietrich November 19, 2020 at 4:35 PM absolutely wonderful entry, Wendy. Congrats!

Alexis Y. November 19, 2020 at 6:33 AM Hi Wendy, Great four lines! I’m compelled see the poem that this write was taken from. Congratulations on your 1st place win. Have a great day:-)Alexis

Rama Balasubramanian November 19, 2020 at 6:05 AM Wow! I am overwhelmed... Real treasures indeed. Congratulations.

Juliet Ligon December 19, 2019 at 11:01 AM Beautiful! Congrats!

David Drowley December 18, 2019 at 11:54 AM 'Wendy, Congratulations on your win! I really liked the "velvet touch of newborn skin." David'

Gregory Richard Barden December 18, 2019 at 5:53 AM Thank you so much for your participation in my contest, Wendy - congratulations on your win! Please forgive the lengthy wait for results. I hope you and yours have a joyous and bountiful holiday season - blessings, my friend! :o) <3

Na Na December 16, 2019 at 5:07 AM Congrats Wendy on your winning poem

Constance La France September 20, 2019 at 4:04 PM Wendy, congratulations on having Brian select your Quatrain for the FFI Podium Placement in his blog. Your poem is beautiful. Wendy Watson September 23, 2019 at 10:10 AM Thank you,Dear Heart. We sometimes neglect the simple blessings in life.