Crisp Autumn Day

A September chill pierces the morning
cutting through my open window.
Sharp air nips past naked ankles
as Autumn nibbles into my day.

Wasps sift September with regret
buzzing the fading scent of roses.
Tart apples sweep mellow branches
savouring a wind sweetened rain.

Chestnut burrs bristle spiny green
pregnant with mahogany clusters.
Crumpled leaves huddle in garden corners
crunching crooked for warmth.

MMC © 2011
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011


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Date: 10/15/2011 8:01:00 AM
Eiken-this is poetry extraordinaire. I love how you described my favorite time of year. An amazing write. A professional poet you must be!
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Date: 9/26/2011 8:08:00 AM
Congratulations on the win, liked the anthropmorphism, interesting.
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Date: 9/25/2011 3:28:00 PM
Congratulations on your win in Brian Strand's "Fall Your Choice" contest Eiken. Love, Carol
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Date: 9/23/2011 11:56:00 PM
Very descriptive and beautiful Today on the first day of fall, we had the warmest day of the year. We didn't have much of a summer. I know the rains will come soon and the fall winds but today was a beautiful summer day. Congratulations on your win. Love, Joyce
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Date: 9/23/2011 9:43:00 PM
Beautiful imagery, Eiken. Congrats on your win! Kim
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Date: 9/23/2011 8:58:00 PM
A wonderful winning poem filled with the intoxicating breath of autumn's beauty. Congratulations!
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Date: 9/23/2011 7:05:00 PM
Congrats on 1st place, Eiken. Excellent write. Nice going. Ralph
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Date: 9/23/2011 5:02:00 PM
so much lovely personification!!! ouchie those chestnut burrs! congrad's light & love
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Date: 9/23/2011 11:54:00 AM
Beautifully written. Congratulations on your win Eiken
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Date: 9/20/2011 9:28:00 AM
Best time of the year. Tony
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Date: 9/20/2011 8:51:00 AM
Picturesque autumn poem. Delightful.
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