Wendy Watson Poet Rhyme

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Wall of Division

A sunken tombstone lay on either side,
The wall itself enswathed in moss and fern,
Fragmented, as the bond of blood which died
Before the grave envelopped each in turn.

Two brothers who had once been closest friends
Who ran through fields and forests hand in hand,
Too proud and hard of heart to make amends,
Had forced a subdivision of the land.

Their Father, by such hatred torn apart,
With his own weathered hands had built the wall
Each brick ripped out a portion of his heart
Partitioning his sons once and for all.

Now woodland hides their memories from sight
But passers-by will often stop and stare
To contemplate man's universal plight
And wonder why the rugged wall is there.


10.10.20

A Wall In The Woods Poetry Contest 
Sponsored by Craig Cornish

N/A 	COMPLETELY YOUR CHOICE (28)any form any theme 	Brian Strand	 JUDGED :10/18/2020 

Hm's And Na's October 2020 Poetry Contest
Sponsored by Constance La France

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David Walker November 15, 2020 at 3:14 PM Well deserved Wendy. Loved your perfect composure. Loved your presentation too Wendy Watson November 17, 2020 at 11:32 AM Thank you so much, David. I think that your voice recording really enhances your poetry. Sometimes people upload an automated rendering of their poems however which just sounds robotic. I fail to understand that mindset and would much rather hear my internal rendition in that case.

Constance La France November 8, 2020 at 5:17 AM Wendy, congratulations on your win in my HM's and NA's October 2020 Challenge with this excellent poem _Constance Wendy Watson November 17, 2020 at 11:29 AM Thank you for the honour,Constance.

Susan Ashley November 7, 2020 at 10:22 AM Your gifted poem spills tragedy with solemn beauty, Wendy. Your emotive imagery captures my heart as well as my imagination. Loved your dramatic reading as well. Congratulations for your wonderful win in Constance's contest.. ~Susan Wendy Watson November 17, 2020 at 11:28 AM You always leave such positive comments. Thank you for all your encouragement,Susa.

John Watt November 6, 2020 at 1:41 PM Wendy, this is a deeply saddening poem, and speaks to all the walls we humans put up, literally and figuratively, due to our pride and unwillingness to make amends. Even without the accompaniment of your lovely reading voice, I would be adding this to my faves (but thank you for the addition!) Congratulations for your recent wins with Craig and Constance. Enjoy your day ~ John Wendy Watson November 17, 2020 at 11:27 AM You're so encouraging,John. I had originally intended to leave it on a happier note with the brothers' grandchildren playing games around it but I was 'pulled in an other direction!'

Eve Roper November 6, 2020 at 10:49 AM Wendy, great imagery and feeling so sad. Congratulations on Constance contest. Hugs Eve Wendy Watson November 17, 2020 at 11:24 AM Thank you,Eve. I appreciate the time you took to read and comment.

Paul Callus October 18, 2020 at 1:51 PM You tell a tragic story with such an able pen, Wendy. What a pity lack of forgiveness could lead to this! I have enjoyed your take on this prompt topic...quite creative I must say. ~ congratulations on your fine win. Regards // paul Wendy Watson November 17, 2020 at 11:24 AM Thank you, Paul. It's so interesting to see the difference in where the contest prompt takes us all.

Kim Rodrigues October 17, 2020 at 8:06 AM This is a terrific tale, Wendy! Congratulations! Wendy Watson November 17, 2020 at 11:23 AM I'm glad it appealed,Kim. Thank you.

Linda Alice Fowler October 17, 2020 at 6:53 AM Nice take on the wall Wendy. Congratulations on the win! Linda Wendy Watson October 17, 2020 at 3:57 PM Thank you for taking the time to read and comment,Linda.

Jenna Logan October 17, 2020 at 3:57 AM Your vision for the reason the wall exists makes a sorrowful, but dynamic read. Congratulations on your winning write, Wendy.

Sam Kauffman October 16, 2020 at 9:38 PM Wendy, there is a sadness as deep as the fondation of the wall expressed in the lines of your story. Just heartbreaking. In the end the quarrel was lost to time and all that was left of it was a crumbling wall. Words of wisdom my friend. Congratulations on your win! Wendy Watson October 17, 2020 at 1:25 AM Thank you, Sam and congratulations returned. I so admire poets like yourself who can write such eloquent,expressive free verse.