Reveal of the space of time
Between hot and cold -
Furling and unfurling,
Like a flag, flapping in the wind,
Fall, floods the senses with its preponderance
of colors in defiance of mediocrity.
Then rips them off the trees as if it were too much
Excitement
Not just exfoliating but exposing
naked lines and scratches and
the mother that will withstand the coming war.
Her trunk and limbs protecting future possibilities.
In cycles like the lap of waves upon the shore.
Fall reaches for the strength needed – to be
An explorer.
Crackle of wind –
used as paintbrush
on cheeks of little girls
used as whip –
galvanizing preparation
against winter’s knives
soft sometimes – lulling
with
Indian summer stealth – party favors
Autumn is my favorite time
Jumping up and down crispness
Nesting urges to bake an apple pie
Pull of joy
Golden crown of countryside.
Author notes
my favorite time
A contest entry
- Merry Meet Brothers and Sisters Of Light~~~ by SummerlandRayne.
1665 points, ended October 8, 4 entries
Silver trophy winner
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
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The images in this poem are fantastic! Great alliteration. The poem invites me in to scenes painted vibrant with color. I love it! Congrats on silver--what a great poem!!!
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5 star comments
thank you mgmc for the two very nice comments! they mean a lot to me! when i get a bit of time edgewise - i would love to submit to your contest.
thanks again
jingle/april -
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That would be great! Semi quickie to be judged Tuesday FYI.
Marlene
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azlyn
i can't find your comment that told me I won silver to attach this to and thank you so very much, and add to your stars for the comment. i am still learning how to navigate this site. so i am putting it here. Thanks again for the silver!
jingle -
This is so wonderful! Imagery of pure excellence! Thank you so very much for the entry!
Blessed Be~
Az
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thank you
thank you for the wonderful comment! I really appreciate it!
jingle
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Great poem about autumn. Really like the imagery --defiance of mediocrity, exfoliating, winter's knives, etc. A great write.
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