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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Date: 11/20/2020 12:13:00 AM
Beautiful writing, Wendy. Congrats on your wonderful win. There's nothing like the feel of a baby's skin! Blessings ~ John
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Date: 11/19/2020 4:35:00 PM
absolutely wonderful entry, Wendy. Congrats!
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Date: 11/19/2020 6:33:00 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
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Date: 11/19/2020 6:05:00 AM
Wow! I am overwhelmed... Real treasures indeed. Congratulations.
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Date: 12/19/2019 11:01:00 AM
Beautiful! Congrats!
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Date: 12/18/2019 11:54:00 AM
'Wendy, Congratulations on your win! I really liked the "velvet touch of newborn skin." David'
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Date: 12/18/2019 5:53:00 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
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Date: 12/16/2019 5:07:00 AM
Congrats Wendy on your winning poem
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Date: 9/20/2019 4:04:00 PM
Wendy, congratulations on having Brian select your Quatrain for the FFI Podium Placement in his blog. Your poem is beautiful.
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Wendy Watson
Date: 9/23/2019 10:10:00 AM
Thank you,Dear Heart. We sometimes neglect the simple blessings in life.
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