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Autumn's Coming

Autumn is not likely to come with bells and whistles. That's because she tones things down, not up. Heat starts its demise, having played its songs. Cold is restless, but Autumn stares back and keeps her calm. Autumn informs the trees, preparing them for color changes. Autumn is not likely to come with bells and whistles. Cameras are prepping, and the leaves on the trees are salivating, because they know that they will be proudly staging before long. Monarch butterflies are enjoying their summer, but it won't be long now before they start setting their compass south toward Mexico. Autumn is not likely to come with bells and whistles. But the Birds are anticipating their long flight south. Summer sometimes gets unruly and hangs around too long. When that happens, Autumn has to appeal to their father. The Lord then reminds Summer that her season is over. Autumn is not likely to come with bells and whistles. 081722PSCtest, Hint of Autumn, Regina McIntosh

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Date: 8/17/2022 6:35:00 PM
This non-rhyming quatern is very interesting. I enjoyed it. Good luck in Gina's contest.
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L Milton Hankins
Date: 8/18/2022 12:17:00 PM
Oh, I don't see why not, Curtis. I think it's very interesting and, as far as I know, quaterns don't have to rhyme. And, I don't think they have a set syllable count. I wish you much luck.
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Curtis Johnson
Date: 8/17/2022 8:35:00 PM
Thanks Milton, for your comments and sharp observation, but I'm not sure I met all the qualifications for the contest. Blessings.

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