Days of Autumn

An argentine sky adorns the woodlands
In a misty shroud as only slight remnants
Of a long forgotten path remain,
Embraced by the beauty of maples and by
The scent of cool crisp air--autumn permeates.

Yet there is subtle warmth in the mélange 
Of colorful pumpkin, gold and, vermilion leaves,
In their swirling harmonic dance
As they depart the boughs of their birth
Unified in death, as in life.

©2011 Connie Marcum Wong

*For Russell Sivey’s Autumn Splendor contest
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011


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Date: 12/1/2014 6:14:00 PM
Get a chilly autumn shiver from this mystic piece and that's good. Love, daver
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Date: 12/1/2014 7:23:00 AM
Connie, this is such a joy to read, lovely imagery as well. Congratulations on this gem being featured this week xx
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Date: 9/20/2012 10:23:00 AM
Congratulations on your very well deserved win in Russell's "Autumn Splendor" contest Connie. Love, Carol
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Date: 9/17/2012 7:05:00 AM
CONNIE Congrats with your win ~SKAT
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Date: 9/17/2012 6:19:00 AM
Congrats Connie, I am finding it difficult to catch up after being without connection xx
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Date: 9/16/2012 3:29:00 PM
CONGRATS CONNIE ON ANOTHER FABULOUS WRITE AND WIN MY FRIEND .. LOVELY VISUALS ..LUV TO U
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Date: 9/16/2012 9:55:00 AM
Connie, this one SO deserves to be on the winners' list. You shine with poems like this. Congrats on your win.
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Date: 9/15/2012 11:43:00 PM
Hi Connie.. congratulations with your awesome imagery in Russell Sivey's " Autumn Splendor " beautiful contest. Always nice to support all contest when possible~ Good night :-* PD
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Date: 9/15/2012 3:34:00 PM
congrats on your win in the contest; very autumnal, with some nice, colourful images; I particularly like the last two lines...and thanks for your kind comments on my work :-)
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Date: 9/15/2012 2:02:00 PM
I have been reading from the top. This is my favorite of all so far. Congratulations on your win. Love, Joyce
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Date: 11/26/2011 1:09:00 AM
Connie, congrats on your great win, wonderful imagery, nice flow..David
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Date: 10/27/2011 7:55:00 PM
Very well written, Connis, with wonderful imagery. Thanks for sharing. Caroline.
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Date: 10/15/2011 8:00:00 PM
Love the images,, Connie, i wish this image was found here in Texas,,, it is just plain hot here, and to have pumpkins outside is murder... and you are so right, with your ending line,,, enjoyed,..p.d.
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Date: 9/28/2011 7:01:00 PM
Sounds like the most perfect autumn thata ever was. The last two lines were so unique and exciting to read to wind up your lovely thoughts.
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Date: 9/27/2011 2:36:00 AM
That last line of yours sure ended this perfectly, Connie :) Such beautiful images come to mind as I read this-- and I see you won with this gem-- Congrats to you and hugs :D
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Date: 9/25/2011 3:33:00 PM
Congratulations on your win in Brian Strand's "Fall Your Choice" contest Connie. Love, Carol
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Date: 9/24/2011 12:08:00 AM
Lovely writing connie. Congratulations. Love, Joyce
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Date: 9/24/2011 12:02:00 AM
hi, connie, yeah, I sure hope to finish here soon too! goodnight to ya,my friend. I am dying to see my shows!! Luv,Andrea
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Date: 9/23/2011 10:42:00 PM
speak ye from amongst the leaves, Aussie Eucalypts don't throw, keep em for the Koala bears, Sand Goannas just don't know....
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Date: 9/23/2011 10:50:00 PM
Love your beautiful country Don. I used to live part time in Sydney. No coat is as soft as a Koala bears.
Date: 9/23/2011 9:50:00 PM
Beautiful imagery. Congrats on 3rd place, Connie! Kim
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Date: 9/23/2011 8:37:00 PM
A beauty Connie. Congratulations to you
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Date: 9/23/2011 7:17:00 PM
Congrats on your win, Connie. Excellent write. Nice going. xxxRalph
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Date: 9/23/2011 5:08:00 PM
I love circle of life verses and this is a charming one with new words for me too![argentine sky] congrad's on your win, lovely to hear from you once again! light & love
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Date: 9/23/2011 12:34:00 PM
way to go,Connie. We both made third place. I am so pleased for you with this glorious poem!
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Date: 9/23/2011 11:06:00 AM
I love the line "as they depart the boughs of their birth". Well said Connie. Congratulations
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