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Flaming Autumn

I hear the crackling beat of Castanets and fast strumming guitars As autumns blustery storm lifts Fallen red, yellow and orange leaves Twisting and twirling them like a Gypsy girl’s skirt As she dances around campfire flames. Autumn Splendor -contest by- Russell Sivey © Brenda V Northeast – a rewrite 30/08/2012 - (first written 26/05/08)

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Tim Ryerson

Date: 11/13/2012 3:27:00 AM

Great description, Brenda...comparing autumn to a gypsy caravan...wow! - Tim

Debbie Guzzi

Date: 10/24/2012 10:36:00 AM

ahh such a sight to see..you can get close every Aug. in Slippery Rock Penn. you can see woman and men dancing by firelight [pennsic wars + SCA] Light & Love

Elizabeth Wesley

Date: 10/21/2012 8:53:00 PM

What a beautiful entry for a contest! It swirls with color and action to give this Gypsy dance a special place in my heart. I'm sure Rusty lovedit too.

Mohammad Yamin

Date: 10/15/2012 5:41:00 PM

A brilliant write, Brenda. Must win in the contest. Thanks for your kind and uplifting comments on my poem The Autumn. -Mohammad

Jack Ellison

Date: 10/8/2012 8:04:00 PM

Way to go Brenda... congrats! A colourful autumn celebration! Love and big hugs, Jack

Carol Sunshine Brown

Date: 9/20/2012 10:45:00 AM

Congratulations on your very well deserved win in Russell's "Autumn Splendor" contest Brenda. Love, Carol

Joann Grisetti

Date: 9/18/2012 11:40:00 AM

Congratulations on placing in the contest. Lovely autumn photo you have preserved for readers.

Harry Horsman

Date: 9/18/2012 7:33:00 AM

congrats Brenda, this is a wonderful winner....

Brenda Victoria Northeast
Date: 9/18/2012 10:14:00 AM

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Skat A

Date: 9/17/2012 7:11:00 AM

BRENDA Congrats with your win ~SKAT

Brenda Victoria Northeast
Date: 9/18/2012 10:14:00 AM

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Andrea Dietrich

Date: 9/16/2012 10:07:00 AM

I remember this had been one that I really loved from before. Wish it had placed higher for ya, but glad to see you on the list. Congratulations, Brenda.

Brenda Victoria Northeast
Date: 9/18/2012 10:14:00 AM

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Poet Destroyer A

Date: 9/15/2012 11:47:00 PM

Brenda.. congratulations with your awesome imagery in Russell Sivey's " Autumn Splendor " beautiful contest. Always nice to support all contest when possible~ Good night :-* PD

Brenda Victoria Northeast
Date: 9/18/2012 10:15:00 AM

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Linda-Marie Sweetheart

Date: 9/15/2012 9:08:00 PM

CONGRATS BRENDA ON A LOVELY WRITE AND WIN LUV ..

Brenda Victoria Northeast
Date: 9/18/2012 10:15:00 AM

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Joyce Johnson

Date: 9/15/2012 2:30:00 PM

I liked this very much.. Congratulations Brenda. Love, Joyce

Brenda Victoria Northeast
Date: 9/18/2012 10:16:00 AM

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Elizabeth Wesley

Date: 9/14/2012 8:35:00 AM

What a perfect vision of Autumn Brenda, the gypsies compared to the leaves dancing is such a creative description. I just love this one! :)

Brenda Victoria Northeast
Date: 9/18/2012 10:16:00 AM

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Wilma Neels

Date: 9/3/2012 12:51:00 PM

Brenda, I just love your imagery, wishing you the best for the contest ;) love Wilma

Brenda Victoria Northeast
Date: 9/18/2012 10:16:00 AM

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Rhonda Johnson-Saunders

Date: 8/31/2012 6:06:00 AM

Fantastic imagery, Brenda! This is a wow and a winner! Have a blessed weekend...hugs, Rhonda

Brenda Victoria Northeast
Date: 9/18/2012 10:16:00 AM

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Andrea Dietrich

Date: 8/30/2012 2:31:00 PM

WOW< this is SOME poetry, Brenda. I sure hope this one places very high!!

Brenda Victoria Northeast
Date: 9/18/2012 10:15:00 AM

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Joy Wellington

Date: 8/30/2012 12:44:00 PM

Best wishes in the contest Brenda...very expressive! One love. Joy Wells

Brenda Victoria Northeast
Date: 9/18/2012 10:17:00 AM

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Ronny Madonsela

Date: 8/30/2012 6:24:00 AM

I dnt knw if you know but autumn is my fav season , I love been reading autumn poems today and this one has its own glow Love the elements you decided to express in this write, thanx for stoping by earlier you always welcomed on my paged. *smiles* Ron

Brenda Victoria Northeast
Date: 9/18/2012 10:17:00 AM

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Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 8/30/2012 6:23:00 AM

Lovely poem Brenda ..... music to my ears. Autumn has arrived here and it's goodbye to the summer. Wish you good luck in the contest - hope you win. Have a lovely autumn in all rainbow colors. oxox love Anne-Lise :)

Brenda Victoria Northeast
Date: 9/18/2012 10:18:00 AM

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