Fondle vibrant orange on pumpkins
Pat golden brown on falling leaves
Fill your canvas with autumn –
That’s life of Halloween!
But don’t dare forget
The purple man
With his wink
And his
Smile!
Author notes
Picture Inspired: Autumn Scarecrow by Lin Howard
A nonet has nine lines. The first line has nine syllables, the second line eight syllables, the third line seven syllables, etc... until line nine that finishes withone syllable. It can be on any subject and rhyming is optional. (ShadowPoetry.com)
A contest entry
- Forms, Forms and More Forms Nonet Contest by ShelleyA.
1800 points, ended November 19, 2008, 12 entries
Honorable mention
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
Insightful comments are truly appreciated
Comments
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This is really cute
Perfect count in sylls....aesthetics are properly aligned, and your storyline is splendid......made me actually smile in the end
Nice job.....good luck & God bless you....your score shall be sent to your Host,
Bear ~
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A good write and interpretation of the picture prompt. A skillfully crafted nonet.Good imagery, flow and tone. Nice depth of feeling. Good descriptives. Good word choice, assonance and nice alliteration. Thank you for your entry.
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Nicely done... wonderful fall imagery and a happy ending! Well penned - best of luck.
Ken
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This is a delightfully written nonet. Good form. I enjoyed the read very much. Best to you in the contest.
Sam
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A well written Nonet. Well done and good luck in the contest. Val
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Very cute and good form.
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Very nice response to the picture prompt, lovely Nonet. Well done!
Thanks for entering, best of luck in the contest.
Dennis
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