Wendy Watson Poet Rhyme

The Fairest Fowl

Epitome of ostentatious pride,
the peacock, glorious in regal stride
parades his flowing train of turquoise green.

His crowning glory bursts in bold array,
a mesmerising optical display;
the greatest pageantry there's ever been.

And then begins a courtship of romance
as eyes entice in hypnotising dance
a passing peahen dazzled by the scene.

His stunning beauty shimmers in the sun
A radiant flamboyance has begun,
Ablaze with lustrous iridescent sheen.

15.10.19


Writing Challenge, October 2019 - Bird - Poetry Contest
sponsored by Dear Heart- Wiishkobe Ode

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John Watt November 4, 2020 at 12:43 PM Wendy, I am such a sucker for bright and bold colorful displays, so the peacock has long been my favorite bird. I love the words you use to describe this fairest of the fowl: ostentatious, mesmerising, pageantry, hypnotising, flamboyance, iridescent. A fitting panoply of glorious words for our glorious bird set to your flawless rhythm, rhyme, and flow. A fave, congrats on your win ~ John (funny, the captcha is PHN, which of course I read as peahen!)

L. J. Carber April 7, 2020 at 11:12 AM Great opening and closing lines! congrats on your win, Wendy

Greg Gaul April 6, 2020 at 11:34 AM Wendy, splendid rhyming in tercet with luxurious rich imagery. Congrats on your placement with this little gem.

Eve Roper October 25, 2019 at 6:28 PM Wendy, congratulations on your great win. Hugs Eve Wendy Watson April 5, 2020 at 2:55 PM Thank you, Eve.

Constance La France October 22, 2019 at 11:36 AM Wendy congratulations on your win in my writing challenge with this appealing poem! Wendy Watson April 5, 2020 at 2:54 PM Thank you for posing the challenge, Constance.

Jan Allison October 21, 2019 at 5:11 AM They are magnificent birds indeed Wendy,:-) congrats on your win:-) hugs Jan xx Wendy Watson April 5, 2020 at 2:54 PM Thank you, Jan. Yes, an incredible display.

Anne-Lise Andresen October 20, 2019 at 1:09 PM - A great poem :) - Congratulations on your win, Wendy :) - // Anne-Lise :) Wendy Watson April 5, 2020 at 2:54 PM Thank you, Sunshine. I like to watch them from a dustance though as they can be quite viscious!

P.S. Awtry October 16, 2019 at 12:17 PM tis the fairest fowl no doubt! -- You have done him justice with your golden pen! Wendy Watson April 5, 2020 at 2:53 PM Thank you for such kind remarks,P.S. You are a constant encouragement.