Autumn’s Sweet Song .... Acrostic
In memory of Del Warren Livingston
August 9, 1944-September 12, 2005
Autumn dawns
Under hazy skies
Turning the world to different shades of color
Unsung memories of yesterday
Meeting the dreams of tomorrow
Nullifying the tears of today
Singing her song of sadness and joy
Sweeping the earth like a giant broom
Winds sing a sweet refrain
Elusive melodies fill the air
Every movement adds to her song
Touching leaves of burnished gold and bronze
Sing to me, oh autumn
Open your heart and sing
No more sad summer tears
Good morning sweet song of autumn
Dee Garner
October 4, 2005
Author notes
For a man who stole our hearts and put them in a special place in his ...and in return became a special part of us
Written October 5th, 2005
In a list
- Some Of My Best work (in my opinion) • next in list
- Tributes to AP poets • next in list
- Contests Poems • next in list
A contest entry
- Del's Acrostic Challenge by poetryality.
300 points, ended October 16, 2005, 11 entries
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
What did you think
Comments
1 - 17 of 17
-
Sing to me, oh autumn
Open your heart and sing
Aww
THis was soo cute,
so peaceful,
so naturish lol
yea i make up my own words.
And what?
..Simply Me♥ -
Beautiful acrostic.
-
So beautiful acrostic. Fall is my second favorite season. Autumn is so beautiful.
-
Enchanting!
Lovely tribute to my favorite season and time of the year.
Aside from seeing the bold letters and pointing out the acrostic structure of the piece...one would never know it is one....that is how well done it is. Its beauty lies mostly within the content, at least for me.
Your imgery is heavenly...and it makes me want to throw on fluffy slippers, grab the hot cocoa, and sit in front of a roaring fire in a cabin in the woods where the scent of crisp leaves carry me away. And who stole my marshmallows??
But seriously...very beautiful write.
You speak of melodies filling the air, and melody is what fills this poem. I love how you relate autumn to song...in all its beauty it truly does sing.
I also love how you metaphor autumn to that of a broom sweeping all away. It is so true and a thought that never occured to me before. It is neat how everything is cleared away in time to lay a nice white blanket upon the land and prepare the new cycle for the rebirth of spring. What a clever thought and image for the mind to grasp.
Having this work be acrostic, for me, is just icing on the cake!
I had to stop and read when I saw you wrote something about autumn, being my favorite...and I am glad I got to read this magical piece from you.
Peace and love,
~Kitty {{{{
-
Oh MY! Del would have simply loved this, I'm sure. You have mastered the form with an effortless beauty. This poem makes me want Autumn to last for all the seasons. Very beautiful and filled with wonderful imagery. Thank you so much for taking the time to enter this challenge with this naturally splendid acrostic!
Much Love,
Renee 
-
Excellent!
Oh Dee, this was such a breath taking piece, I was swept away by the beauty. Sheer magic!
Warmest regards,
Steve -
Powerful!!!
This does more than just embody the soul and essence of the subject of your acrostic but it is such an ethereal metaphor for the caring felt at the passing of a much admired friend and poet. Unfortunately I am a very new member and I wasn't here to meet Del but as I read your piece, I sense the essence of him, thanks to the lovely outpouring of expression on his behalf! Excellent job! Definite top 3 material I think! My entry is TORNADOS,,,care to take a look? -
BEAUTIFUL AND WONDERFUL
wow, great acrostic poem catz, that is amazing, such beautiful imagery and the picture is so beautiful
good luck in the contest
great poem once again
best wishes as always
-Cool Oasis-
-
Such a smoothly written acrostic...each line eases into the next making them meld as one. You have honored the form, and Del, with grace. Best to you sweetie.
Sam
-
What a beautiful job of painting a fall portrait in words - while being confined to the acrostic pattern. A very nice job.
-
excellent
This is so well penned. It presents autumn as being a beautiful song which can be seen with the eye. I like the lines "Unsung memories of yesterday, meeting the dreams of tormorrow". Also, "Sweeping the earth like a giant broom". I can't wait for autumn to be here in the south in full. Lora -
Dee, this is such a lovely poem! The acrostic so well done with excellent lines where beautiful feelings and imageries you show. Last stanza gives an immense sense of hope and serenity. Well done!
-
This is just gorgeous!!! This is my very favorite time of year, and you captured its essence so beautifully! I didn't need a picture to look at, for you painted a wonderful one for me. My best wishes to you in the contest!!! Karen
-
Dee this is beautiful we are in spring here so it makes a nice change from what I see around me
Mia
-
Love this special time of year....the color of autumn come once every....Indian summers just prolong its splendor....yet I love these extensions of summer....but come late october...nature surly comes alive....I long for the long country roads of trees turning....they spread the majesty of a melow blend of fires burning....orange yellows and golden browns.....these colors bring us to its awe...this writing is just as much to its own.....lovely depiction of something so grand....love it
Huggs
Malabu -
You make autumn sound so inviting...I almost welcome it, when usually I fear it since winter follows close behind. This is a beautiful Acrostic, a form which I've always found difficult to write well.
-
Dee,
This is a gorgeous piece you've written very nice.
Hugs, Sherry ♥
Edited on Oct 05, 11:47 because ''.
Adding your comment:
1 - 17 of 17
11 old applause
