Sotto Poet Poet Tercet

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Willow Whispers

Written: June 24, 2026, for a contest sponsored by Joanna Daniel 
Checked by HMS.COM / 8 syllables per line

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Where daffodils in springtime bloom,
As finches trill with joyful sight—
And dragonflies in sunlight loom.

The June breeze whispers soft and low,
Through willow branches, silver-white—
While lilies drift in pond below.

Beneath the summer's golden gaze,
Swallows follow their southern flight—
As the leaves shimmer in the haze.

Then winter winds begin their flow,
And bare trees stand in frost-bound site—
While streams are locked in frost's cold show.

Frost-laden branches bend and gleam,
Shimmering in winter's cold light—
Whilst the town's awakening dreams. 

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Howard Kerr September 11, 2026 at 5:31 AM This tercet, Sotto, leaves an indelible image-rich imprint on everyone priviliged enough to read and consider it. Your descriptions are delightful and create a dream-laden atmosphere which simultaneously is deeply rooted in the environment. Picturesque panoramic flourishes adorn this poem embracing seasonal references beyond lustrous.🔥✨⭐🌸 Your precise and encouraging observations on my latest post are appreciated on a continuing basis.

Valsa George July 20, 2026 at 8:30 PM Dear Lasaad, back to your lovely poem with Congratulation on a win you greatly deserve.

Sara Kendrick July 20, 2026 at 2:31 PM Congratulations on your winning work in Joanna's contest. Way to go. Sara K.

Krishnanand Guptar July 20, 2026 at 8:11 AM Congrtulations dear poet on your high placement in this contest with a lovely tercet on willows whispers flowing fluidly with beautiful rhymes. Wishing you a Pleasant start of the week.

Joanna Daniel July 19, 2026 at 11:42 PM Beautiful and serene, congratulations on your win, Sotto:)

Darlene De Beaulieu June 27, 2026 at 3:27 PM Hello Scott, This is a beautiful poem. It made me feel like I was there. Your friend, Darlene/

Andrea Dietrich June 25, 2026 at 7:57 PM This is beautiful. Recheck the rhyme scheme. Maybe I am wrong about it. I think middle line of all stanzas rhymes.

Bj Legros Kelley June 25, 2026 at 4:14 PM This poem is so soft, serene, and so well appreciated on an intensely hot day. It almost made the day feel a bit cooler :)

Paige Hind June 25, 2026 at 4:13 PM haunting feel to this, Sotto, beautiful

Sara Kendrick June 25, 2026 at 2:04 PM A very descriptive nature work for the contest which reads like a good contender to me. Way to go. The snapshot of the waterlilies is lovely. Sara K.

Victor Buhagiar June 25, 2026 at 2:21 AM What a magnificent post. A wonderful picture and a great tercet, something I can never compose. Sure you'll get a great placement.

Valsa George June 24, 2026 at 9:51 PM A poem of beauty demonstrated through lovely rhymes. A wonderful Tercet. All the Best in the contest.

Yann Rolland June 24, 2026 at 5:20 PM beautifully written, great imagery, and so.creative, enjoyed

Angela Terry June 24, 2026 at 3:26 PM The rhyme scheme here is excellent and the assonance is amazing.