Wendy Watson Poet Rispetto

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Summer Rispetto

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 January 31, 2022 at 8:22 PM Great Rispetto. Beautifully written. Congratulations!

Connie Marcum Wong March 13, 2019 at 9:24 AM This is outstanding Wendy. Congratulations on your top win! : ) Wendy Watson June 3, 2020 at 7:39 AM Thank you as always for your positive feedback,Connie.

Line Gauthier February 11, 2019 at 11:07 PM Back with more congrats on your win, Wendy. Wendy Watson February 12, 2019 at 4:07 AM Thank you for your continued encouragement,Line.

Greg Gaul February 1, 2019 at 7:28 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 February 12, 2019 at 4:06 AM What a lovely comment,Greg. I'm glad it had a positive effect on you.

Gary Smith February 1, 2019 at 6:38 AM A lovely rispetto Wendy, congrats. :) Wendy Watson February 12, 2019 at 4:05 AM Thank you for reading and commenting,Gary.

Gershon Wolf December 20, 2018 at 6:31 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 February 12, 2019 at 4:04 AM How kind of you,Gershon. My first rispetto poetry and it was nice to write about the joys of summer.

Sandra Haight August 21, 2018 at 4:46 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 February 12, 2019 at 4:01 AM That's very kind of you, Sandra.

Susan Gentry August 18, 2018 at 10:52 AM Back to congratulate you again for your win again - #1. Well done! Wendy Watson February 12, 2019 at 3:59 AM That's kind of you. Thank you Susan.

Virginia Waters August 17, 2018 at 7:54 PM beautiful, gentle summer images -enjoyed the soft sensations -great winner Wendy Watson August 18, 2018 at 10:30 AM Thank you, Virginia. I enoyed creating this one. Congratulations on your well-deserved haiku win.

Line Gauthier August 17, 2018 at 4:42 PM Lovely, Wendy. Congrats on your top win. Wendy Watson August 18, 2018 at 10:33 AM Thank you, Line and well done with regard to your haiku win which was well-deserved.

John Gondolf August 17, 2018 at 9:42 AM Congrats once again, Wendy. Wendy Watson August 18, 2018 at 10:34 AM That's very kind of you John. I enjoyed your 'haunted house' poetry.

Gershon Wolf August 7, 2018 at 4:06 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 August 18, 2018 at 10:35 AM So kind of you, Gershon. I particularly enjoyed writing this one.

Susan Gentry August 6, 2018 at 11:21 PM Congratulations on your win. My favorite place to be most times is by water. You describe it perfectly. Wendy Watson August 18, 2018 at 10:36 AM Thank you Susan. It was a nice retreat for me from life's chores to shores!

Eve Roper August 6, 2018 at 2:32 AM Great imagery, Wendy,congratulations on your win! Hugs Eve Wendy Watson August 18, 2018 at 10:36 AM I appreciate your kind feedback, Eve.

Vijay Pandit August 4, 2018 at 4:15 PM Congrats on your top win Wendy--a beautiful poem, indeed! Wendy Watson August 18, 2018 at 10:38 AM I'm honoured! Thank you Vijay.

John Gondolf August 4, 2018 at 6:33 AM Wendy, back to say congrats on your win. John Wendy Watson August 18, 2018 at 10:39 AM You're always such an encouragement. Thank you, John.

Roy Pett July 30, 2018 at 5:56 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 July 31, 2018 at 2:38 AM Thank you so much for both the compliment and the date mention, Roy. Now sorted!

John Gondolf July 16, 2018 at 11:12 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 July 14, 2018 at 5:10 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 July 15, 2018 at 1:15 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 July 13, 2018 at 9:07 AM beautifully described! Wendy Watson July 15, 2018 at 1:17 AM How sweet of you. Thank you for this much appreciated feedback, Casarah,