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Whispers of Autumn

Whispers of Autumn

Whispers of Autumn

Autumn wakes to an umber jubilee
In the splendor of scarlet reveries ~
When she shakes free these her golden tresses.

Now Autumn whispers an amber sonnet
In summered fields, for fading bluebonnets ~
Love poems float above forest undress.

Summer's ephemeral breath turns cold
In the oncoming blush of autumn gold ~
Frosty zephyrs pass with a silk caress.

Honeyed harvest of falling crimson leaves
Fill winding paths like golden handkerchiefs ~
Rhythms and rhymes of silver sighs that bless.

Sung sonnet gathers notes from spinning leaves
Portrait of spring in autumnal reprieve.

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Silent One Date: 9/5/2024 12:46:00 PM Hi Sam, I like how nature’s transformation is delicately rendered in metaphors of "floating love poems" and "spinning leaves," creating a sense of the ephemeral beauty of autumn. The sonnet captures this fleeting nature by intertwining imagery of life and loss—where once-blue fields fade and leaves fall like "golden handkerchiefs." This delicate balance between the vibrant and the fading elements of nature serves as a metaphor for the cycle of life, where change is inevitable yet celebrated. Login to Reply

Valsa George Date: 9/3/2024 8:39:00 PM Hi dear Sam, this is breathtakingly beautiful.... You always use such unique imagery and metaphor..... "she shakes free these her golden tresses." There is so much poetry in this single line. "Now Autumn whispers an amber sonnet In summered fields, for fading bluebonnets ~" Another striking image! Altogether the poem is a musical whisper and it has created wavelets of joy in my heart. I wrote a poem on Autumn whispers. But by the time I was about to post it, the contest was closed. This will be a top winner, I am sure and into my FAVE. Love and hugs, dear Sam. Login to Reply

Ink Empress Date: 9/3/2024 2:31:00 PM This is truly captivating sweet samszy! What a gorgeous sonnet so well woven with such vivid imagery! I especially love the lines “ Now Autumn whispers an amber sonnet In summered fields, for fading bluebonnets ~ Love poems float above forest undress.” Amber sonnet! Wow! Love that! “ fading bluebonnets” just love that! From your use of alliterations to rhymes and more truly left me in awe speechless’ you really did capture an paint autumn in a very moving and melodious manner! Always a pleasure reading your stunning work! Best wishes! Sending you light today and always Login to Reply

Susan Lawrence Date: 9/2/2024 7:03:00 AM Hi dear Sam, it’s been ages since I’ve had a chance to read one of your beautiful poems. This is so lovely and makes me want to go walking in the woods right now! I especially like - Love poems float above forest undress …. Dreamy ! Big hugs, Susan :) Login to Reply

Laura Leiser Date: 9/1/2024 6:57:00 PM What a gorgeous sonnet to Autumn, Sam! Loved the imagery and flow so very much! Lovely! :) Login to Reply Sam Kauffman Date: 9/2/2024 2:22:00 PM Greetings, Laura! So wonderful to hear from you. Thank you for your beautiful message! Reworking the sonnet form was an interesting challenge but fun. Hope you are well! Abundant blessings to you!

Tom Cunningham Date: 8/31/2024 10:22:00 PM My favourite season, the autumn colours never disappoint me. Over Fork Over. Best of luck in the contest Sam. Tom Login to Reply Sam Kauffman Date: 9/2/2024 2:20:00 PM Hi Tom! Like you I love fall if I can only let go of summer! Thank you for your lovely response. Our trees have started to turn colors already. It won’t be long before we are walking through the leaves. Have a great week. Over fork over!

Paige Hind Date: 8/31/2024 2:31:00 PM Beautiful and magical, Sam- you have captured the Summer's gradual fade into Autumn very well! <3 lovely writing Login to Reply Sam Kauffman Date: 9/2/2024 2:14:00 PM Thank you so much, Paige. The transition is so subtle but so enchanting. I am so pleased you saw it. Blessings!

Malabika Ray Choudhury Date: 8/31/2024 2:23:00 PM Brilliant, Dear Sam! A creative sonnet the sponsor asked for! In the last minute I probably didn't read the instructions well - wrote a regular sonnet. Login to Reply Sam Kauffman Date: 9/2/2024 2:12:00 PM Hi Mala! Thank you so much for your wonderful review! Had fun with the sonnet form. Loved your sonnet and the creative way you formatted it. Sending you many blessings!