Remembered scents of wood smoke
rising through now nude branches,
once resplendent in vibrant reds
and greens;
Children's laughter soaring as
the twisted curls of oak and ash,
elm and cherry fall back to earth
in a time honored tradition, merging
deep beneath the robes of autumn;
Roasted chestnuts,held cautiously
between fingers garbed with wool
then popped into ravenous mouths;
Tin foil covered potatoes thrown deep
into the ashes that glow, till turning
black; Their delicious centers fluffy
and hot, tempting even to those who
watch their figures;
Cool breezes mingle with the now
sinking sun leaving the creatures
of the night a last glimpse of summer's
glory in her dying throws and with her leaving
the spectrum of green and red, comes burnished
gold and frosted white.........
Author notes
I have read "Tranquil Moods" by flight so far....
Written October 1st, 2005
In a list
A contest entry
- ~Autumn~ by Frozentearz.
300 points, ended October 8, 2005, 12 entries
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
What did you think
Comments
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Thank you so much for your kindness, it is very much appreciated
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Many thanks Flight
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Thank you Sandi, I am pleased that you enjoyed this look at Autumn
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Thank you for your kindness it is very much appreciated
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Thank you
I am delighted that you enjoyed this trip down memory lane
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I love Autumn, it is my favorite season.....the weather changes from horrible heat where I live to just beautiful breezy air, leaves changing and a time for our family to enjoy camping without being so hot and humid or cold and frozen....love the write and good luck in the contest.
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Cutiepie, this was so heart warming!
my favorite lines
"the twisted curls of oak and ash,
elm and cherry fall back to earth
in a time honored tradition, merging
deep beneath the robes of autumn"
wonderfully tranquil
wishing you all the best in the contest Blessings, Sandi
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very good!! your word use is awesome!!! me jelouse
thehehehe...good luck! peace to all ~flight
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I love this.. it is so vivid with imagery. I too, loved the ending how you took us straight into winter. I loved how you described the smells...mmmm nice. Thank you for entering this wonderful peice in the contest and best wishes!
~Frog -
I loved how the ending met with winter
the spectrum of green and red, comes burnished
gold and frosted white.........
This was a great write expressing the different smells of Autumn
Thank you for sharing and entering into this contest
warm thoughts
FrozenTears
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