John Watt Poet Tail-rhyme

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Three Blankets

The red brick walls safeguard us from the storm
soft comforter pulled up to keep us warm
  in our new place

Oak leaves, like parachutes, fall towards the ground
alighting on the shroud of snow around
  the bare tree's base

Brand new emotions we're discovering
as nurse pulls up the blanket, covering
  your grandma's face.


// Poet's note: My wife and daughter both experienced the death of a
beloved grandmother in the year their weddings occurred. Joyful and
tearful memories are mingled, represented by these three blankets //

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Aditi Mishra July 7, 2020 at 4:22 AM I am so happy to see this placed #1 dear friend. Back to congratulate you on your win. Blessings :) John Watt July 8, 2020 at 1:06 AM Aditi, I'm amazed at how many comments you were able to make today! I hope you got something else done, too! I am grateful and honored, my friend, for all the attention. Warmest wishes ~ John

Anisha Dutta July 4, 2020 at 7:36 AM Big Congrats John to win First Place. You deserve. John Watt July 4, 2020 at 11:39 PM Thank you for the thoughtful words, Anisha.

Paula Goldsmith July 2, 2020 at 10:54 AM Congratulations on your win. Sorry about their Grandmother and sadness. Yes, you had both joyful and tearful memories that year. Your pen did a wonderful job. Enjoy your win and day........... John Watt July 2, 2020 at 2:08 PM Thank you for the condolences, my friend. Your words mean a lot.

Sam Kauffman July 2, 2020 at 10:50 AM This poem of grieving expresses the sadness of grief so beautifully in the metaphor of the blanket. Well done dear friend! Congratulations on your win! John Watt July 2, 2020 at 2:07 PM I'm pleased you think so, Sam. I sought out a metaphor that covers both the comforts and sorrows of life. Blessings to you ~ John

Krish Radhakrishna July 2, 2020 at 8:10 AM A great write on a sad reality! Congrats on your win. Brilliant as ever! John Watt July 2, 2020 at 1:41 PM Thank you Krish, your kind words mean a lot.

Charles Messina July 2, 2020 at 5:24 AM Great poetry, John. Sorry to hear that both your wife and daughter had to go through that on the year of their weddings. Congratulations on your 1st place win! Charlie John Watt July 2, 2020 at 1:39 PM Charlie, I am grateful for the nice placement (didn't expect THAT), for you sponsoring another one of your unique challenges, and for the kind words. Have a great 4th of July weekend.

Swetha Vangaveti June 9, 2020 at 1:35 PM Wonderfully penned!! John Watt June 9, 2020 at 2:30 PM Thank you Swetha! I appreciate you taking the time to read and comment.

Morgana Moon June 7, 2020 at 8:08 PM I appreciate this poem very much. John Watt June 7, 2020 at 8:24 PM Thank you, Morgana. Your words are appreciated.

Michelle Faulkner June 4, 2020 at 6:05 PM Your three blankets are three shining gems, a trifecta of tenderness and tears- John Watt June 4, 2020 at 6:50 PM Beautifully stated, Michelle. Thank you for all the kind words today, my friend ~ John

Andrea Dietrich June 4, 2020 at 3:28 PM wow, this is deep, John. VERY well done. I have about 6 now to put up, all contests ready to close out fairly soon. Plus I have to get going on seven other contests. I totally wasted my time doing three haiku last night. Will save them for another contest I can hopefully use them in! gotta get going but I see you posted a lot recently. way to go! John Watt June 4, 2020 at 4:44 PM Thank you Andrea. I will send a soupmail about this.

Aditi Mishra June 4, 2020 at 1:34 PM To pen the emotions of memories blended with joy and pain is difficult, yet your words smoothly flow into the heart especially with the metaphors you have used. Only you can write a verse like this one. Hope you are well dear friend. Best wishes for the contest :) John Watt June 4, 2020 at 4:43 PM Yes, many memories are commingled with pain and pleasure, joy and sorrow. My wife's grandmother died 2 months before our wedding. I was hard for my bride and her mother to fully experience the joy of our wedding day. Then my mother died a few months before my daughter was wed. It felt like deja vu. Thank you for your compassionate comment, Aditi.

Ilene Bauer June 3, 2020 at 2:15 PM beautifully linked, john! John Watt June 4, 2020 at 4:41 PM Thank you ilene, i always value your input.