Jenna Logan Poet Quatrain

Shadowed Skies

The world still sleeps, except for me.
O'er the horizon of the sea
I welcome sunrise as it sweeps.
Except for me, the world still sleeps.

Daybreak dribbles its honeyed glaze.
Dawn is painting in shades of maize
'cross the sky in amber scribbles.
Its honeyed glaze, daybreak dribbles.

Marmalade mornings, I treasure,
offering a day of pleasure
until clouds become storm warnings.
I treasure marmalade mornings.

Lightning flashed in dark shadowed skies.
Nature declined to compromise.
Fair weather plans would all be dashed.
In dark shadowed skies, lightning flashed.

Rain splattered on my windowpane.
Sunlight vanished, to my disdain.
Echoed sounds that pitter pattered
on my windowpane, rain splattered.



September 9, 2022
Swap Quatrain Contest
Sponsored by Emile Pinet

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Sam Kauffman October 21, 2022 at 12:25 PM Hi Jenna! I love the movement of this poem from a beautiful morning to the arrival of a storm that changes your plans. Seems like life is like that sometimes. Fortunately the storms do move on and we ultimately get to experience another beautiful sunrise by the sea. Blessings.

Paul Callus October 21, 2022 at 7:01 AM You paint the start of a new day with beautiful imagery, Jenna. Congratulations on your high placement! Regards // paul Jenna Logan October 21, 2022 at 7:50 AM How very kind are your thoughts on my write. Thanks, Paul.

John Gondolf October 21, 2022 at 5:49 AM I love a sunrise by the sea, nicely written, Jenna. Congrats on your podium win. John Jenna Logan October 21, 2022 at 7:50 AM Oh, me too, John. Thank you ever so much.

L Milton Hankins October 20, 2022 at 9:09 PM Back to say congratulations on your high placement in Emile's contest. Your poem really merited it. Jenna Logan October 21, 2022 at 7:49 AM As did your top win, Milt. Thank you for the kind comments and for sharing the podium with me.

Unseeking Seeker October 20, 2022 at 7:00 PM A superb swap quatrain Jenna ~ beautiful picture painted, love the honeyed glaze expression, congrats on your podium finish Jenna Logan October 21, 2022 at 7:48 AM Thank you for your many compliments, Seeker.

Constance La France October 20, 2022 at 3:49 PM Jenna, such a beautiful poem and congratulations on your win in Emile's contest, blessings Jenna Logan October 20, 2022 at 4:13 PM Thanks, Constance. I appreciate your congratulations.

Linda Alice Fowler October 20, 2022 at 2:03 PM Back with huge congrats on your win Jenna! :) Jenna Logan October 20, 2022 at 4:13 PM Thank you, Linda.

Emile Pinet October 20, 2022 at 11:35 AM Congratulations Jenna! Your poem placed "Second" in my “Swap Quatrain” contest. This form is a difficult one to master, and yet, you excelled in it, my friend. Very well done, Emile. Jenna Logan October 20, 2022 at 1:36 PM Thank you ever so graciously for choosing my Quatrain to be among your winners. I appreciate it a lot, Emile. Thank you.

Linda Alice Fowler September 12, 2022 at 7:22 AM Perfect form Jenna, with each line rolling effortlessly into the next. Linda Jenna Logan October 8, 2022 at 12:43 AM Your comments are truly appreciated, Linda.

Line Gauthier September 11, 2022 at 11:40 AM Your poem is a beautiful tribute to the form. A totally charming read ~ Jenna Logan October 8, 2022 at 12:42 AM Thank you so very much.

Suzanne Delaney September 10, 2022 at 9:54 AM Love the flow of this one Jenna……all the shades of yellow mellow into beautiful imagery. A real winner. Best, SuZ Jenna Logan September 11, 2022 at 5:05 AM Thanks, Suzanne. Your thoughts are appreciated.

Jeff Kyser September 10, 2022 at 6:39 AM Excellent, Jenna, a very lovely read. Heavy fog here this morning, and drizzle. A good day to stay in, sip coffee, and read Jenna Logan September 10, 2022 at 7:44 AM That sounds invitingly cozy, Jeff. Thanks for reading me and leaving a kind comment.

Joseph May September 10, 2022 at 5:07 AM A "marmalade morning" turned in the pitter patter of a rainy day, Wonderful write Jenna Jenna Logan September 10, 2022 at 5:12 AM Thanks so very much for your kind remarks, Joseph.

Deb M September 9, 2022 at 8:45 PM Jenna what an amazing poem….I’ve said it before but will say again Hehe….”you write so beautifully “ Lovely… Debx Jenna Logan September 10, 2022 at 5:11 AM 'Thanks' hardly seems a big enough word for your gracious comments, Deb.

L Milton Hankins September 9, 2022 at 2:11 PM Oh wow! Perfectly executed, Jenna. Loved your choice of rhymes and, of course, it flows like the sunrise sweeping across the morning sea. Beautiful! Jenna Logan September 9, 2022 at 2:54 PM I'm delighted with your 'wow,' Milt. I think early morning will always be my favorite time of day. Sunrise can be far more beautiful that a sunset, and it signifies a beginning rather than an end. Thank you so very much.