Love Is

L oving arms receiving back an erring child O pen heart preparing to be reconciled V elvet skin of new-born on a mother's breast E verlasting hope which gives the spirit rest. 07/08/18 'What is love?' contest sponsored by Faraz Ajmal

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Susan Gentry

Date: 8/11/2018 5:46:00 AM

Congratulations on your win! We had the same idea. Beautiful acrostic!

Wendy Watson
Date: 8/13/2018 1:01:00 AM

Thank you Susan. It's fun trying to be creative!

Gregory Richard Barden

Date: 8/9/2018 8:42:00 PM

Sincere congratulations on your win in Faraz's contest, Wendy - blessings and best wishes ... keep up the great work, my friend! :-)

Wendy Watson
Date: 8/13/2018 1:02:00 AM

I'm honoured to receive such warm remarks, Gregory.

Sandra Haight

Date: 8/9/2018 6:35:00 PM

Lovely thoughts in your beautiful Couplet poem as well as Acrostic, Wendy! Congratulations on your fine win. Hugs, Sandra

Wendy Watson
Date: 8/13/2018 1:03:00 AM

Thank you Sandra. I appreciate such kind remarks and really appreciate your excellent poetry.

John Gondolf

Date: 8/9/2018 10:58:00 AM

Beautiful thoughts on love, Wendy, congrats on your win. John

Wendy Watson
Date: 8/13/2018 1:04:00 AM

From the romantic Meister himself this is praise indeed!

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 8/8/2018 2:59:00 PM

There is no connection greater than the love of a mother to protect her child. I love your beautiful entry Wendy. Congratulations on your second placement! : )

Wendy Watson
Date: 8/13/2018 1:05:00 AM

So true, Connie or indeed a Father!

Faraz Ajmal

Date: 8/8/2018 1:01:00 PM

It is a really nice and well written poem, certainly a joy to read, many congratulations on your wonderful 2nd position in my contest, good luck and have a really nice day

Wendy Watson
Date: 8/13/2018 1:05:00 AM

Belated thanks Faraz. And congratulations on your speedy feedback!

Tom Cunningham

Date: 8/8/2018 2:22:00 AM

Well written Wendy, a lot said in four lines. Good luck. Tom

Wendy Watson
Date: 8/13/2018 1:07:00 AM

Thank you Tom. I enjoyed reading about your home town. Nice to have fellow Brits on the forum.