John Watt Poet Terza Rima

Keola - Terza Rima

Quote by Oscar Wilde

What plagues you so, fourth season of the year?
You seem compelled to bluster, snow, and hail;
how bleak to find you so devoid of cheer.

You rob from us the leaves, our skin turns pale
for sun's lack; bitter cold draws wintry gloom
onto our visage, trials yet assail.

O sister spring, roses are your bright bloom;
while life rebounds, how often are your skies
and streams the reasons blessings fill your womb.

Admittedly, though winter drowns in sighs,
her snows are spring's redemption in disguise.


Written 2 Feb 2022

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Paula Goldsmith July 27, 2022 at 1:32 PM Congratulations on your win. A Creative write. Have a blessed day writing away............... John Watt July 27, 2022 at 11:16 PM Thank you Paula for the congrats and blessings. Hope you have a great day ~ John

Eve Roper July 26, 2022 at 9:28 PM Beautiful write, John, you paint this verse as a painting with life. Congratulations on your win in William's contest. Many blessings... John Watt July 26, 2022 at 9:48 PM That comment coming from such a talented painter makes me so happy, Eve. Thank you! Hugs ~ John

Eric Cohen July 26, 2022 at 7:15 PM Artful execution of a difficult form and great hidden message. A winner in my book. Best. ~Eric John Watt July 26, 2022 at 9:48 PM Thank you for the visit, Eric. I so enjoyed your entry as well ~ John

Michelle Faulkner July 26, 2022 at 2:46 PM I am so thrilled to see this is one of the winning poems, John, your verse is so smooth and your message of redemption profound (I would have placed it higher in my opinion) congratulations, my poet brother :) John Watt July 26, 2022 at 9:47 PM Thank you for your shared celebration, Michelle. I am so proud of you for coming in first in this very challenging contest. As I mentioned in my comment, I wasn't thinking about writing this until I saw your entry. Your terza rima looked so graceful and the hidden quote was like creating a puzzle for others to solve. Thank you!

Valsa George July 26, 2022 at 2:28 AM Once again had the pleasure of reading this beautiful poem. Congratulations John on your great win in this great contest! John Watt July 26, 2022 at 9:45 PM Thank you for returning with congrats and more kind words, Valsa. So glad you enjoyed reading this. God bless ~ John

Connie Marcum Wong July 26, 2022 at 1:58 AM John I am so glad to see this outstanding entry on the winner’s list. Congratulations my friend. I just couldn’t quit grasp the concept of the contest until it was too late. Blessings xxoo John Watt July 26, 2022 at 9:45 PM Connie, I appreciate your stopping by with such thoughtful words. I was just telling Michelle that it was reading her entry that first turned the light on for me... I was confused at first by the requirements. Blessings to you ~ John

Valsa George March 4, 2022 at 8:36 AM This is a wonderful entry ! Your poem has a touch of elegance, not wordy, but profound in its essence and message ! Best of luck in the contest ! John Watt March 4, 2022 at 5:27 PM Valsa, thank you for your visit today and such a lovely comment. Hope you are enjoying your weekend ~ John

M. L. Kiser February 8, 2022 at 1:02 PM Oh beautifully done. John Watt February 8, 2022 at 11:18 PM Thank you, MLK, much appreciated.

Michelle Faulkner February 4, 2022 at 7:31 PM I see we share a love of the terza rima! This abounds with your classic elegance and effortless rhyming - very clever to tie in the quote with the theme - and your final couplet simply sublime - this is a strong contender indeed~ John Watt February 6, 2022 at 2:09 PM Grateful (again) for your specific mentions. I feel that helps make me a better writer. Thank you for your time and ongoing support (and for the inspiration to use a terza rima!)

Andrea Dietrich February 4, 2022 at 7:17 PM hoping to see this a top winner. Let me go see if I have missed anything new of yours. John Watt February 6, 2022 at 2:03 PM Thank you my friend

Brenda Chiri February 3, 2022 at 2:07 PM John so nice to read you once again! Love it!:) John Watt February 3, 2022 at 5:27 PM Thank you Brenda! Good to see you again.

Jenna Logan February 3, 2022 at 9:45 AM Excellent writing, John! If I were wearing a hat I’d tip it to you in acknowledgment of your superior talent. John Watt February 3, 2022 at 12:10 PM A tip of the invisible hat to you, my friend. Once again, you are generous in your assessment. Thank you for your encouraging presence here at Soup. God bless your day ~ John

Andrea Dietrich February 2, 2022 at 3:21 PM Wow you nailed this challenge John Watt February 2, 2022 at 9:54 PM Thank you, my friend. You know your words mean a lot to me.

L Milton Hankins February 2, 2022 at 10:06 AM This is darned good, John. I mean really, really good! All of the entries I have read are fascinating and well done. I think this one will rise to the top, frankly! If not, I'll certainly be surprised. John Watt February 2, 2022 at 9:54 PM Wow, thank you for the heartwarming vote of confidence, Milton! I think William is on to something with this new form, every entry I've read seems inspired. Appreciate your visit and your wonderful encouragement.

Connie Marcum Wong February 2, 2022 at 7:55 AM WOW John! I can see how this may be his top winner! You have outdone yourself in this contest. I wasn’t even sure I understood what he wanted but now I understand. This is fantastic writing my friend. Bravo! Blessings xxoo Connie Marcum Wong February 9, 2022 at 5:28 AM I came back to Fave this John. ; ) John Watt February 2, 2022 at 9:25 AM I'm sure you are up to the challenge, Connie. I appreciate your vote of confidence and kind review, dear friend. Thank you for your lovely thoughts. Enjoy your day ~ John