Jenna Logan Poet Quatrain

Nature's Splendor Without Restraint

“Nature always wears the colors of the spirit.” 
                                     – Ralph Waldo Emerson

I've painted Autumn with burnt umber strokes
and russet leaves as they fell to the ground.
From barren branches of maples and oaks,
an impellent wind blew them all around.

My canvas filled with purple mountain peaks,
gold snow crests shimmering in dawn's first light.
Winter's chill freezes valley streams and creeks,
covering landscapes with quilts, frosted white.

Across green valleys, nature's beauty reigned
as Spring flowers bloomed in colorful hues.
I captured with brush before sunlight waned,
petals of pink, lavender and chartreuse.

Summer days were spent on a sandy shore,
'neath umbrella shade with easel and paint.
Titanium white seagulls, clouds and more.
Nature gifts her splendor without restraint.


July 16, 2022
It's All About Three Q's Contest
Sponsored by Constance La France
Theme:  Nature
Syllables checked with HMS

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Constance La France August 5, 2022 at 5:50 AM Jenna, congratulations on your win in my contest with your beautiful Quatrain, excellent writing and I love your image and quote, blessings ~ Constance

Sam Kauffman August 4, 2022 at 9:39 AM Indeed she does Jenna! I love the way you skillfully blended the paint colors into this lovely poem. When I get the chance to paint, which isn't often, these are some of my favorite colors. I love to paint beach scenes. Makes me feel like summer 24/7. Congratulations on your win! Blessings.

Paula Goldsmith August 1, 2022 at 10:33 AM Congratulations on your win. WOW!!! What a write/picture. Love It. Have a blessed day writing away................ Jenna Logan August 1, 2022 at 12:38 PM Thank you, Paula.

Linda Alice Fowler August 1, 2022 at 6:00 AM Perfect form Jenna and a topic special to me. Your last line is so true. We have but to look. Congratulations on your win! Linda Jenna Logan August 1, 2022 at 12:38 PM Hi Linda, and thank you ever so much.

Tom Cunningham July 17, 2022 at 12:44 AM The colourful seasons captured so well in your verse Jenna, I love the variety each one brings to our lives, best of luck and hope you're having a lovely weekend. Tom Jenna Logan July 18, 2022 at 3:42 PM My weekend was just fine, Tom. I stayed indoors, hobbling on my ankle, but at least I had A/C. Thanks for liking my Quatrain.

L Milton Hankins July 16, 2022 at 1:09 PM Another lovely poem from the pen of a master poet. These are absolutely perfect quatrains, Jenna. Thanks for sharing with all of us. Jenna Logan July 18, 2022 at 3:41 PM I humbly read your supportive comments, Milt. It's such a pleasure to know you appreciate my poetry.