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Summer Rispetto

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Ocean waves gently tickle the shattered shells, Strident seagulls briefly pierce the balmy strand. Luring summer seems to work its magic spells Tiny toes explore the gentle grains of sand. All trivial concerns are soon washed aside With every ebb and flow of the cleansing tide. Those footprints left today sweeping waves efface And pristine sands await golden dawn’s embrace. 13 July 2018 'summer rispetto contest'

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Christuraj Alex

Date: 1/31/2022 8:22:00 PM

Great Rispetto. Beautifully written. Congratulations!

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 3/13/2019 9:24:00 AM

This is outstanding Wendy. Congratulations on your top win! : )

Wendy Watson
Date: 6/3/2020 7:39:00 AM

Thank you as always for your positive feedback,Connie.

Line Gauthier

Date: 2/11/2019 11:07:00 PM

Back with more congrats on your win, Wendy.

Wendy Watson
Date: 2/12/2019 4:07:00 AM

Thank you for your continued encouragement,Line.

Greg Gaul

Date: 2/1/2019 7:28:00 AM

This is a lilting verse composed with great rhythm. A very calming seascape to shoreline picture in words. Nice bit of writing.

Wendy Watson
Date: 2/12/2019 4:06:00 AM

What a lovely comment,Greg. I'm glad it had a positive effect on you.

Gary Smith

Date: 2/1/2019 6:38:00 AM

A lovely rispetto Wendy, congrats. :)

Wendy Watson
Date: 2/12/2019 4:05:00 AM

Thank you for reading and commenting,Gary.

Gershon Wolf

Date: 12/20/2018 6:31:00 PM

Again and again, and again! This poem resonates and 'wears well.' Congratulations once again for a win in Brian's contest. Best wishes, Gershon

Wendy Watson
Date: 2/12/2019 4:04:00 AM

How kind of you,Gershon. My first rispetto poetry and it was nice to write about the joys of summer.

Sandra Haight

Date: 8/21/2018 4:46:00 PM

Wendy, I love how you use the metaphor of ocean waves and the tide to 'wash away' all 'trivial concerns' to await 'pristine sands' of the new day! Very uplifting! Congratulations on your fine win. Hugs, Sandra

Wendy Watson
Date: 2/12/2019 4:01:00 AM

That's very kind of you, Sandra.

Susan Gentry

Date: 8/18/2018 10:52:00 AM

Back to congratulate you again for your win again - #1. Well done!

Wendy Watson
Date: 2/12/2019 3:59:00 AM

That's kind of you. Thank you Susan.

Virginia Waters

Date: 8/17/2018 7:54:00 PM

beautiful, gentle summer images -enjoyed the soft sensations -great winner

Wendy Watson
Date: 8/18/2018 10:30:00 AM

Thank you, Virginia. I enoyed creating this one. Congratulations on your well-deserved haiku win.

Line Gauthier

Date: 8/17/2018 4:42:00 PM

Lovely, Wendy. Congrats on your top win.

Wendy Watson
Date: 8/18/2018 10:33:00 AM

Thank you, Line and well done with regard to your haiku win which was well-deserved.

John Gondolf

Date: 8/17/2018 9:42:00 AM

Congrats once again, Wendy.

Wendy Watson
Date: 8/18/2018 10:34:00 AM

That's very kind of you John. I enjoyed your 'haunted house' poetry.

Gershon Wolf

Date: 8/7/2018 4:06:00 PM

Love the way you've treated "trivial concerns." Hearkens back to the classic Romanticists of England. Excellent poesy, Wendy! Best wishes, Gershon

Wendy Watson
Date: 8/18/2018 10:35:00 AM

So kind of you, Gershon. I particularly enjoyed writing this one.

Susan Gentry

Date: 8/6/2018 11:21:00 PM

Congratulations on your win. My favorite place to be most times is by water. You describe it perfectly.

Wendy Watson
Date: 8/18/2018 10:36:00 AM

Thank you Susan. It was a nice retreat for me from life's chores to shores!

Eve Roper

Date: 8/6/2018 2:32:00 AM

Great imagery, Wendy,congratulations on your win! Hugs Eve

Wendy Watson
Date: 8/18/2018 10:36:00 AM

I appreciate your kind feedback, Eve.

Vijay Pandit

Date: 8/4/2018 4:15:00 PM

Congrats on your top win Wendy--a beautiful poem, indeed!

Wendy Watson
Date: 8/18/2018 10:38:00 AM

I'm honoured! Thank you Vijay.

John Gondolf

Date: 8/4/2018 6:33:00 AM

Wendy, back to say congrats on your win. John

Wendy Watson
Date: 8/18/2018 10:39:00 AM

You're always such an encouragement. Thank you, John.

Roy Pett

Date: 7/30/2018 5:56:00 PM

Hi Wendy, I thoroughly enjoyed reading your well written Rispetto, good luck in contest, ( I noticed that it’s not dated, needed for contest). :))

Wendy Watson
Date: 7/31/2018 2:38:00 AM

Thank you so much for both the compliment and the date mention, Roy. Now sorted!

John Gondolf

Date: 7/16/2018 11:12:00 AM

Nicely written, Wendy, we vacationed at the beach several weeks ago and I so long to go back. Enjoyed this poem. Best of luck. John

Lyric Man

Date: 7/14/2018 5:10:00 AM

Wendy.. I needed this beautiful escape this morning. I'm going through a tough spot and this poem has been my bounty. Thank you!

Wendy Watson
Date: 7/15/2018 1:15:00 AM

Thank you for sharing such warm,valued sentiments, Lyric Man and apologies for the rude interruption of your peaceful reverie by that raucous seagull!

Casarah Nance

Date: 7/13/2018 9:07:00 AM

beautifully described!

Wendy Watson
Date: 7/15/2018 1:17:00 AM

How sweet of you. Thank you for this much appreciated feedback, Casarah,