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A Change of Season

It was a mild autumn day far enough from summer’s heat awaiting winter’s cold bite The brilliant shafts of sunlight ignited the vibrant colors of autumn’s falling leaves I watched them as they fell tumbling down all around me Like outrageously large confetti every color from vivid scarlet to warm brown I ran through the leaves tossed them in the cool air then sat amongst them on the ground Autumn was here a feeling of joy came upon me a smile crept across my face

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Victor Buhagiar

Date: 1/13/2022 12:45:00 AM

Autumn is a lovely season but in Malta it changes to winter quickly enough.

Bill Baker
Date: 1/13/2022 6:09:00 AM

I try to enjoy all the season, but as I age, it gets harder to enjoy the extremes. The freezing winter weather and the scorching summer heat in Texas, U.S.A. Thanks for reading and commenting on my poetry, Victor Peace and Health Bill

Anil Deo

Date: 1/11/2022 9:02:00 PM

Bill, octogeneraian, among golden harvest of leaves and God's confetti ... Keeps me youthful, too, & in hope. Praying 2022 will renew & restore Jesus's disciples like thyself, Bill.

Bill Baker
Date: 1/12/2022 9:04:00 AM

Thanks for your kind thoughts Anil. Bill

Gershon Wolf

Date: 1/8/2022 7:26:00 PM

That feeling of autumnal freedom -- nothing like it, even if we know that it inevitably will go, giving way to Old Man Winter. Thanks for the treat, Bill.

Bill Baker
Date: 1/8/2022 7:42:00 PM

Thank you Gershon. Have a great weekend my friend, Bill

Ronald D Thompson

Date: 1/8/2022 10:46:00 AM

Great work Bill, love autumn too but I don't know about sitting down amongst the leaves - might not be able to get back up again!! Best regards...Ron

Bill Baker
Date: 1/8/2022 2:13:00 PM

Made me laugh a little Ron. Getting up at my age is a challenge sometimes too. lol I'm 77 and still going though. Bill

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 1/8/2022 7:25:00 AM

- A lovely autumn poem Bill, even though spring is my favorite time :) - // Anne-Lise :)

Bill Baker
Date: 1/8/2022 2:12:00 PM

Yep, I'm with you on spring, Anne-Lise. Thanks for reading my poetry, :-) Bill

Joanna Daniel

Date: 1/8/2022 6:45:00 AM

Oh yeah, Autumn must be very beautiful, Bill, I have seen only the pictures and yet, I'm charmed:) lovely description here:)

Bill Baker
Date: 1/8/2022 2:11:00 PM

Thanks for reading and commenting on my poetry, Jo. A poet friend In Texas, Bill

Joe Dimino

Date: 1/7/2022 6:51:00 PM

Such delightful imagery, Bill; I really like this write. The flow and sense of the changing season was perfectly represented. Joe.

Bill Baker
Date: 1/7/2022 7:40:00 PM

Thanks, Joe. Have a great weekend! Bill

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 1/7/2022 4:35:00 PM

ahhh how nice. I love this time of year

Bill Baker
Date: 1/7/2022 4:56:00 PM

Thanks Andrea, good to see your writing and entering some new contest, I love reading your poetry. Hugs, Bill

Deb M

Date: 1/7/2022 4:28:00 AM

Hey Bill…A lovely poem bill….autumn is truly a magical season! Debx

Bill Baker
Date: 1/7/2022 7:02:00 AM

Thanks Deb. Hugs my friend, Bill

Valsa George

Date: 1/6/2022 9:06:00 PM

Wow I so enjoyed your poem Bill . Here I see the carefree enjoyment of a child and the ebullience of a youth who places himself always on Mount Everest....!

Bill Baker
Date: 1/7/2022 7:03:00 AM

It was a fun experience, Valsa, thanks for the comment. Smiles ~ Blessings Bill

Evelyn Judy Buehler

Date: 1/6/2022 7:33:00 PM

I enjoyed reading of this colorful autumn frolic, Bill. I especially loved the likening of autumn leaves to confetti. This is a fave. :)

Bill Baker
Date: 1/7/2022 7:05:00 AM

Thanks for a fav, and your comments Evelyn. I always enjoy your visits and your poetry. Smiles ~ Blessings Bill

Debra L Brown

Date: 1/6/2022 3:49:00 PM

Bill, Fall is my favorite season because there is so much color. I enjoyed the poem. You painted a beautiful picture.

Bill Baker
Date: 1/6/2022 4:40:00 PM

Thanks, Debra, for your comments. I love the changing colors of the leaves, the cooling temperatures too. Have a enjoyable last two weeks of the Fall Debra. Smiles ~ Blessings and Happy New Year! Bill

Paulette Calasibetta

Date: 1/6/2022 1:24:00 PM

Autumn is the most colorful time of year, and you have captured it with a kaleidoscopic view. Delightful! :) Paulette

Bill Baker
Date: 1/6/2022 3:25:00 PM

Thanks, Paulette, should have used "Kaleidoscopic"; I love the word. :-) Have a wonderful new year! Bill

Sotto Poet

Date: 1/6/2022 9:50:00 AM

Bill, you've written a very cheerful and vibrant piece. Your free verse is a stroll through the delight of the fall season.

Bill Baker
Date: 1/6/2022 3:24:00 PM

Thank you, Lasaad, for your thoughtful comments. Bill

Vijay Pandit

Date: 1/6/2022 8:29:00 AM

Your free verse is waltzing in joy of autumn. Splendidly joyful, colorful write, Bill.

Bill Baker
Date: 1/6/2022 8:42:00 AM

Thank you, Vijay, for the uplifting comments. Bill