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She's Gone

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? Did no-one miss her sweet contagious smile Or hear her sing and turn to pause a while? How could a child so gentle and pristine Be snatched away and never more be seen? Enough of sweet nostalgia’s luring sway; My little girl was never meant to stay. The child has disappeared, but in God’s grace, A woman of great worth now takes her place. "Vanishing" Old Or New For A Prize Poetry Contest Sponsor Carolyn Devonshire -submitted 28.02.21

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Constance La France

Date: 3/2/2021 3:17:00 PM

Wendy, congratulations on your win in Carolyn's contest with this excellent poem _Constance

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 3/1/2021 11:45:00 AM

When I first started reading this, I thought the child disappeared so no one could find her. A very touching image of a mother trying to let go of her daughter once she is grown, Wendy. Congratulations on a second place in the contest! Best wishes, Carolyn

Beata Agustin

Date: 10/26/2020 6:15:00 AM

Thanks for sharing this reality in your awesome poetic style. So delighted am I with these lines: "The child has disappeared, but in God’s grace, A woman of great worth now takes her place." God bless you.

Wendy Watson
Date: 1/18/2021 7:35:00 AM

I'm glad you appreciated it,Beata. thank y7ou so much for taking the time to comment.

John Watt

Date: 8/17/2020 7:40:00 PM

I had to come back and visit this lovely verse knowing your daughter is crossing over a life-changing threshhold this month. You as her Mum must feel both pleased as punch and a bit lonely that the little girl is but a memory in the past. I still feel that way about Rebecca, and her third anniversary is coming in November. God is good.

Wendy Watson
Date: 1/18/2021 7:34:00 AM

Rebecca - a lovely name,John and it was my first preference for our daughter but there were already three in the family! Thank you so much for sharing.

John Watt

Date: 3/28/2020 1:04:00 AM

Congratulations on your daughter's engagement Wendy (and your win, too)! My daughter is 28 now and this poem describes her to a T, down to the eye and hair color, and the great worth that God has implanted in her. Love this, a fav for me ~ John

Wendy Watson
Date: 3/28/2020 7:47:00 AM

What a beautiful and personal comment to share, John. I greatly value your continued feedback.

Brenda Chiri

Date: 3/27/2020 12:17:00 PM

Congrats on your top win!;)

Wendy Watson
Date: 3/28/2020 7:46:00 AM

Thank you, Brenda.

Line Gauthier

Date: 10/14/2018 12:55:00 PM

Congrats on your top win, Wendy, with this beauty.

Wendy Watson
Date: 2/1/2020 1:55:00 AM

Thank you for your kind comment,Line.

Stenila Simon

Date: 7/13/2018 3:57:00 AM

Such a beautiful depiction of the pains of letting a growing child go be her own person!

Wendy Watson
Date: 7/22/2018 3:52:00 PM

That's very kind of you, Stenila! It was inspired by an old photo of my lovely daughter so carefree on her garden swing!

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 7/12/2018 9:05:00 AM

What more can one ask for. This is a lovely piece.

Wendy Watson
Date: 7/22/2018 3:55:00 PM

C'est très gentil, Richard!

Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 7/11/2018 5:58:00 PM

Hello Wendy Watson yes children do grow up. Have a nice evening my friend.

John Gondolf

Date: 7/11/2018 11:55:00 AM

Wendy, I enjoyed reading some of your poems this morning. For someone who has never written poetry your poems all have a very nice follow to them. I look forward to reading more. Welcome to PS. John

Gershon Wolf

Date: 7/10/2018 9:47:00 PM

Beautifully penned, turning lemons (She's Gone!) into lemonades (replaced by a woman of great worth). Nicely done Wendy! ~ Gershon

Wendy Watson
Date: 7/11/2018 1:20:00 AM

Thank you so much for your encouragement, Gershon. I had never composed poems before joining this site, a few weeks back so feedback is so appreciated. This poem was inspired by an old photo of my beautiful carefree daughter on a swing with such a carefree, joyful smile on her face!