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Mountains In October - Etheree

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Golds, deep reds, oranges, the colors of October. Flaming oaks arch over a thin, winding mountain road. Bright sun filters through leaves as if stained glass. An abundance of acorns foretell a long, cold winter waiting in the wings. September 20, 2015

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Niyna Desangre

Date: 8/17/2019 8:03:00 AM

Very nice and pleasant picture ! ~~~Niyna~~~

Smita Kulkarni

Date: 8/12/2019 12:11:00 PM

Very beautifully expressed! I too enjoy the beauty of colorful fall in mountains! -Smita

Sara Kendrick

Date: 10/3/2015 6:34:00 PM

Congrats on your winning work..Way to go!!! Etherees are delightful..Sara

Jan Terry
Date: 10/13/2015 10:24:00 AM

Thanks for stopping by, Sara. Yes, my first Etheree. I am learning a lot from Poetry Soup and its members. Enjoying myself. I will continue to check out your work too. :) Janece

Skat A

Date: 10/2/2015 10:27:00 PM

Janece, congratulations on your awesome Etheree win. <3 SKAT

Jan Terry
Date: 10/13/2015 10:28:00 AM

Thanks, Skat. You're always on the spot with your congrats. Don't know how you keep up with all the member contest wins. Good job to you! Hugs. Janece

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 10/1/2015 2:20:00 AM

"and oranges" is four syllables not three. That is what brought you down a bit in my contest. Otherwise, I just loved your poem and the beautiful description in it.

Jan Terry
Date: 10/2/2015 12:15:00 AM

Fixed my mistake, Andrea. Thank you for pointing it out and placing my poem anyway. :) Janece

Jan Terry
Date: 10/1/2015 7:55:00 AM

Thanks for placing my poem, Andrea. I've checked four on-line syllable counters. Two give the word oranges two syllables and two give it three. Merriam Webster breaks it into 'or ange' but perhaps the plural form adds another syllable. I think I need to use the same syllable counter that you do. Lol. Any suggestions? Thanks again. I learn something everyday.

James Inman

Date: 9/28/2015 9:14:00 PM

Beautifully written Janece. Very descriptive.

Jan Terry
Date: 10/13/2015 10:46:00 AM

Thanks, James. I notice you joined PS in 2015, same as me. Good luck on all your contests. You write wonderfully. Will follow you on your journey. :) Janece

Kp Nunez

Date: 9/23/2015 12:04:00 AM

Fantastic imagery, Jan, with a not so welcome vision of what's to come. I hope the saying is wrong this time. All the best! hugs!

Jan Terry
Date: 10/13/2015 10:11:00 AM

Thank you, Kim. Sorry I am so behind on my responses. I think I've had some flu. Trying to catch up before starting anything new. Want to check out your poems to see what you've been up to. Will get back to you. :)) Hugs. Janece

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 9/21/2015 12:49:00 AM

Janece, I adored your ending, gave me chills. This poem has breathtaking imagery that I am sure Andrea will love! 7

Jan Terry
Date: 9/21/2015 9:42:00 AM

Thanks, Connie. I lived in a cabin in the mountains for many years and I am describing our road into town during October. There is a mountain saying that lots of acorns means a long, cold winter can be expected. Hugs. Janece