Sotto Poet Poet Couplet

Simplicity - SK

Written: May 25, 2026, for a contest sponsored by Sara Kendrick

1st place contest winner

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A single ember soothes the night,
don't need blazes burning bright.  

A mild, pristine, limpid stream,
whispers the facts we love and deem.

The smallest seed, in swale it grows,  
teaches more than pomp bestows.  

No golden crown, no fine array,
just a quiet grace to show the way.

The heart shall find a halcyon air,
cheerfulness is simple, if we share

Life’s wisdom croons in modest tune— 
Prosaic, pure in its dulcet boon.

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Andrea Dietrich May 26, 2026 at 2:03 PM Congrats on this gem, Sotto

Anne-Lise Andresen May 26, 2026 at 11:58 AM - A pleasure to see this on the winners list, congratulations Las :) - hugs

Sara Kendrick May 26, 2026 at 7:39 AM Congratulations on your winning work in my contest. I enjoyed reading your entry. Sara K.

sara Etgen-Baker May 26, 2026 at 4:27 AM enjoyed the rhyme scheme and flow; you captured the essence of simplicity. Best wishes, Sotto, with this contest entry.

Valsa George May 25, 2026 at 8:36 PM So simple and beautiful in thoughts and composition. As I read your poem, a famous quote comes to my mind... 'The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step'. Each couplet in your poem sounds like an epigram. All the best dear friend.

JC Brul May 25, 2026 at 6:18 PM "The heart shall find a halcyon air, cheerfulness is simple, if we share" Very well-said! ^___^ JCB

Anne-Lise Andresen May 25, 2026 at 12:48 PM - Really beautiful, Las :) - A winning poem for sure, good luck :) - hugs