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September Sonnet

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Rich russet and gold leaves fall from the trees Like small ballerinas they twirl around I love to watch them dancing in the breeze Then floating so gently onto the ground Crispy leaves now carpet beneath my feet They rustle and crunch when I’m out walking Summer has beaten a hasty retreat Autumnal shadows will soon be stalking Naked trees shiver as biting winds blow Squirrels forage for their winter food store I watch them scamper in the leaves on show Finding acorns which the squirrels adore I love the colours at this time of year When I see leaves fall I know autumn’s here! 09~13~16 Checked with how many syllables N/B ‘stalking’ shows as 1 syllable but I have classed it as 2 using the soup counter as I consider this is more accurate for this particular word.

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Frederic Parker

Date: 10/14/2016 1:04:00 PM

So now I find you can and do write sonnets...well done my poetic friend

Jan Allison
Date: 10/21/2016 11:58:00 AM

Many thanks Frederic sorry for not replying earlier I've just found the comment now:-( hugs Jan xx

Lu Loo

Date: 9/24/2016 2:51:00 PM

beautiful imagery lovely Jan...congratulations on your placement :)-luloo

Jan Allison
Date: 9/24/2016 6:06:00 PM

Thanks LuLoo:-) hugs Jan xx

Joseph May

Date: 9/24/2016 9:54:00 AM

Congrats on your win Jan!

Jan Allison
Date: 9/24/2016 6:06:00 PM

Thanks Joseph:-) hugs jan xx

Eve Roper

Date: 9/24/2016 9:00:00 AM

Jan, congratulations on your beautiful sonnet!! :-) Hugs

Jan Allison
Date: 9/24/2016 6:07:00 PM

Thanks for a great placement Eve:-) hugs Jan xx

Barry Stebbings

Date: 9/24/2016 8:49:00 AM

Beautifully evocative Sonnet, Jan. I love the way Autumn leaves rustle underfoot. +7 Barry

Jan Allison
Date: 9/24/2016 6:06:00 PM

Me too Barry - I love this time of year:-) hugs jan xx

Carole Duet

Date: 9/15/2016 11:53:00 AM

Lovely little poem, Jan.

Jan Allison
Date: 9/15/2016 11:55:00 AM

Thanks Carole:-) hugs Jan xx

Janice Canerdy

Date: 9/15/2016 8:21:00 AM

A 7 for this lovely poem describing my favorite season, Jan! Janice

Jan Allison
Date: 9/15/2016 11:17:00 AM

Its my favourite season too:-) hugs Jan xx

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 9/14/2016 11:45:00 PM

A breathtaking sonnet Jan! I don't feel this beauty will need and wishes for luck! I adore autumn and to see it celebrated in poetry. ; ) 7

Jan Allison
Date: 9/15/2016 1:49:00 AM

Thanks so much Connie its my favourite season I love the rich warm colours:-)hugs Jan xx

Agnes Krampe

Date: 9/13/2016 8:33:00 PM

Beautiful autumn sonnet. I love fall colors. Good luck on the contest. Agnes

Jan Allison
Date: 9/14/2016 1:32:00 AM

Thanks Agnes its my favourite time of yer:-) hugs jan xx

Joseph May

Date: 9/13/2016 8:31:00 PM

A lovely autumn sonnet Jan...best wishes

Jan Allison
Date: 9/14/2016 1:32:00 AM

Thanks Joseph:-) hugs Jan xx

Just James

Date: 9/13/2016 2:40:00 PM

Very well written well done!

Jan Allison
Date: 9/13/2016 2:43:00 PM

Thanks James I struggle with this form I just write and hope:-) hugs Jan xx

Tim Smith

Date: 9/13/2016 1:25:00 PM

very lovely as is the time of year

Jan Allison
Date: 9/13/2016 1:45:00 PM

Thanks Tim its my favourite season:-) hugs Jan xx

Darren White

Date: 9/13/2016 8:30:00 AM

I love this sonnet, Jan. So much autumn and colours and sounds I recognize. Lovely.

Jan Allison
Date: 9/13/2016 8:34:00 AM

Thanks Darren:-) Autumn is my favourite time of year ...the squirrels bit is pure poetic licence as we don't have them on our little island:-) hugs jan xx