Wendy Watson Poet Sonnet

Life's Mysteries

Each trace of life is clothed in mystery,
But sense of wonder’s often numbed by pride
In man’s achievements throughout history
And daily blessings are soon left aside.

The age of wonderment surrounds us still;
Celestial contemplation will reveal
Such mysteries which cannot help but thrill
And cause the humbled soul,in awe, to kneel.

A tiny mass of cells picks up its pace;
Eyes, ears, nose heart are marvellously styled
Distinctive fingerprints are soon in place ;
Two lives united form a new-born child.

With open eyes and hearts we’ll understand
That miracles and life walk hand in hand.



26/09/18

'beautiful mystery contest' : sponsored by John Hamilton

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Brenda Chiri January 8, 2020 at 12:43 PM Congratulations on your top win!;)

Gregory Richard Barden January 7, 2020 at 9:39 PM This is wonderful - Sincere congratulations for your win in Brian's contest, Wendy - keep the ink flowing, my friend, and best wishes for a bountiful and healthy New Year. Blessings! :o) <3

Line Gauthier June 15, 2019 at 5:53 PM A beautiful read that doesn't get old, Wendy. Congrats again. Wendy Watson June 16, 2019 at 9:03 AM Thank you,Line. With Brian's roling contests I've just about exhausted my supply,though!

Line Gauthier January 5, 2019 at 7:43 PM Back with more congrats, Wendy. Wendy Watson January 6, 2019 at 4:49 PM Ever the encourager! Thank you,Line.

Janice Canerdy January 2, 2019 at 5:52 PM CONGRATULATIONS on your well-deserved win! So lovely! Janice Wendy Watson January 6, 2019 at 4:48 PM That's very kind of you.Janice. I do enjoy this poetic form now.

Mark Toney January 2, 2019 at 5:35 PM Wendy, congrats on your win on mile 7 of my 2019 Poetry Marathon contest. The third stanza is absolutely beautiful! ~Mark Wendy Watson January 6, 2019 at 4:48 PM I'm very grateful still to be in the running,Mark! Thank you so much for your appreciation of my efforts.

Connie Marcum Wong October 4, 2018 at 4:48 PM Brilliantly written and going into my Faves Wendy! Congratulations on your wonderful 4th placement! : ) Wendy Watson January 6, 2019 at 4:47 PM What an honour! Thank you for such encouraging remarks,Connie!

Sandra Haight September 30, 2018 at 6:25 PM Back to congratulate you once more for your another fine win for your beautiful 'life's mysteries' poem, Wendy! Hugs, Sandra Wendy Watson January 6, 2019 at 4:46 PM Thank you Sandra, queen of this poetry form!

Line Gauthier September 29, 2018 at 10:03 AM Back with more congrats, Wendy. Wendy Watson January 6, 2019 at 4:46 PM Well thank you,Line!

Jan Allison September 29, 2018 at 3:13 AM You portrayed the admiral of life so beautifully Wendy - wish I'd thought of this idea but I struggle with the sonnet form. Many congrats on your win:-) hugs Jan xx Wendy Watson January 6, 2019 at 4:45 PM Thank you,Jan. I'd never written a sonnet until joining this forum a few months back but I really enjoy this form now.

Line Gauthier September 28, 2018 at 11:42 AM Wow, Wendy, a beauty. Congrats on your well deserved win. Wendy Watson January 6, 2019 at 4:44 PM Thank you,Line. I'm getting to enjoy this poetic form.

Gregory Richard Barden September 27, 2018 at 6:09 AM The miracle of LIFE - even the simplest forms - we take so much forgranted, what a tender, delicate thread of hourly miracles we dangle by! Wonderful write, Wendy, and congrats on your win, my friend. Blessings! :-) <3 Wendy Watson January 6, 2019 at 4:44 PM We certainly do,Greg. 'What is this life if full of care, we have no time to stand and stare' springs to mind! Thank you for your continued encouragement.

Sandra Haight September 26, 2018 at 3:03 PM Yes, Wendy, life's most miraculous mystery for sure! Congratulations on your podium win for your lovely, well-written Sonnet! Hugs, Sandra Wendy Watson September 26, 2018 at 4:18 PM Thank you for your continued encouragement, Sandra. I started writing it this morning, sure I'd missed the last spot for the contest but wanting to complete it anyway. Life certainly has many blessings for those with eyes to see!

Winged Warrior September 26, 2018 at 1:51 PM Congrats!!! on your fine win Wendy...love & light...^WW^ Winged Warrior September 26, 2018 at 11:34 PM We have the same initials...were almost cousins lol...some kind of family at least...What up! cuz? lol...^WW^ Wendy Watson September 26, 2018 at 4:15 PM That's very kind of you WW. My WW is much more boring than your title!!

Charlie Smith September 26, 2018 at 12:02 PM One of the truly great mysteries Wendy, congratulations, well done... Wendy Watson September 26, 2018 at 4:14 PM Thank you so much Charlie. Yours too gave much important food for thought. Best wishes Wendy

Jesse Rowe September 26, 2018 at 11:49 AM I was myself enraptured as the meaning formed along with the poem in the third stanza. Beautiful mystery indeed. Congratulations on your podium placement with this wonderful poem. Wendy Watson September 26, 2018 at 4:12 PM Thank you for the lovely comments, Jesse. I'm certainly more appreciative of life after deliberating on this topic and the carpe diem! Blessings abound if only we'd pause in life!

Paul Callus September 26, 2018 at 11:47 AM This is beautiful, Wendy! Incidentally the topic runs parallel to another winning entry by Nina P. Congratulations on your podium finish. Regards // paul Wendy Watson September 26, 2018 at 4:10 PM Thank you so much Paul. I loved your version too and am pleased that it was recognised by John.

John Hamilton September 26, 2018 at 11:42 AM Congrats Wendy, this is one of the most beautiful mysteries, and well penned as reflected in the win! Congrats on a top 3 win in my premium contest...this is a great write...welcome to the winners circle, I'm sure we will be seeing more of you! Wendy Watson September 26, 2018 at 3:58 PM I'm honoured, John considering the choice of fantastic entries. What with the 'carpe diem' contest and yours, I'm beginning to appreciate life around me to a greater extent recently!

Caren Krutsinger September 26, 2018 at 7:21 AM Wendy, you have nailed it. This is the most beautiful mystery of all! You and I were sharing a wavelength yesterday. Wendy Watson September 26, 2018 at 3:54 PM We take so much in life for granted and neglect the many blessings around us daily. I enjoyed your appreciation of new life poetry, Caren.