Wendy Watson Poet Rhyme

Missing

She’s gone! Did no-one see her slip away?
Nor take her tiny hand and bid her stay?
No soul, her coy, cerulean eyes behold
None catch a glimpse of silky locks of gold?


14.10.20

An excerpt from my poem 'She's gone'

Rithimus Divisa 10 Poetry Contest
sponsored by Gregory Barden

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Reason A. Poteet October 26, 2020 at 12:34 PM Hopefully all grown up now leaving home for college. Precious pic and open-ended fitting many scenarios. Hurrah on your placement. Wendy Watson October 27, 2020 at 4:36 AM Thank you so much for taking the time to comment. Yes, she has graduated and is now happily married.

Beata Agustin October 26, 2020 at 6:07 AM Congrats! Thanks for sharing this. God bless you. Wendy Watson October 27, 2020 at 4:37 AM Thank you,Beata. It had a happy ending you'll be pleased to learn.

Susan Ashley October 25, 2020 at 6:37 PM The emotions build to a heartrending realization. Your gifted pen captures so many feelings in so few lines, Wendy. Congratulations for your excellent trophy win.. ~Susan Wendy Watson October 27, 2020 at 4:39 AM That's very kind of you,Susan. Thankfully, the little girl was just a photo in an album and only lost through the passing of time.

John Hamilton October 25, 2020 at 12:32 PM Congrats Wendy on a great win! Wendy Watson October 27, 2020 at 4:40 AM Thank you very much, John. I was amazed!

Sam Kauffman October 25, 2020 at 11:16 AM The secret horror of every family, Wendy, perfectly described. Congratulations on your first place in Greg's contest. Wendy Watson October 27, 2020 at 4:43 AM Thank you,Sam. Yes, were this an actual experience, no words could describe the feelings it would entail.

Linda Alice Fowler October 25, 2020 at 8:25 AM Love it Wendy. Congratulations on your win! Linda Wendy Watson October 27, 2020 at 4:41 AM Thank you for reading and commenting,Linda.

John Watt October 24, 2020 at 11:51 PM Wendy, I am elated to see your excerpt receive the first place trophy. How well I remember the original, 'She's Gone', an absolute fave for me. Hearty congratulations, enjoy the honor, my poetry friend! Your fan, John John Watt October 25, 2020 at 2:37 PM I hope so too, Wendy... context means so much! The original is such a lovely poem that I relate to deeply. Wendy Watson October 25, 2020 at 2:20 AM And I am astounded! Thank you for being such an encourager on this site, John. I hope that viewers will read further to discover the context and the reason for the disappearance!

Janice Canerdy October 20, 2020 at 2:27 PM Lovely quatrain--apparently alluding to a horrendous event, a little child missing! Well-written, Wendy. Janice Wendy Watson October 20, 2020 at 2:36 PM Thank you, Janice. Only missing due to the passing of time. The whole poem will reveal a happy ending!