Joseph May Poet Sonnet

A Crimson Leaf

As summer's vibrance begins to unfurl
 It looks askance at its last butterfly
 Then whispers the wind as falling leaves swirl
 In hues of red and gold dancing on high

 A crimson leaf floats gently to the ground
 And there it lingers for a little while
 Awaiting gusts of wind to come around
 To take its journey to a leafy pile

 A distant birdsong echoes in the field
 The old windmill creaks as it starts to spin
  Apples fill barrels of a farmer's yield
    Knives are ready to carve the pumpkin's grin

 My thoughts linger awhile, and then take flight
 And takes me peacefully to autumn's night
                              --
 10-1-19
 Your Best Sonnet July-December 2019 Contest
  Sponsor: John Hamilton

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Lonna Blodgett December 30, 2019 at 11:31 AM Beautiful!! So glad I had the chance to read it. Lonna

Na Na December 17, 2019 at 5:30 PM Congrats on your winning poem Joseph

John Gondolf December 17, 2019 at 4:49 AM A wonderful autumn sonnet with beautiful imagery, Joseph. Congrats on your win. John

John Hamilton December 16, 2019 at 4:55 PM A beautiful sonnet Joseph, I thought I recognized this one, congrats on a fine win!

Janet Grace October 31, 2019 at 5:54 PM What a beautiful write, full of imagery that put a picture in my mind of an Autumn day with leaves swirling, twirling and drifting to the ground. I wrote a similar one last year but did not post it. You have inspired me to try to find it.

John Hamilton October 6, 2019 at 2:15 PM Beautiful write Joseph, congrats on a fine placement! Joseph May October 6, 2019 at 3:07 PM Thank you for my placement John..

Geoffrey Brewer October 4, 2019 at 5:03 PM Your creative selection of evocative mages gracefully and elegantly combined, make this a delightful sonnet that should be a winner, Joseph

Janice Canerdy October 4, 2019 at 1:55 PM Lovely sonnet, Joseph. Janice

Harry Horsman October 4, 2019 at 1:52 AM A journey through this sonnet, so gracious, so beautiful

Swetha Vangaveti October 3, 2019 at 9:50 PM Beautiful poem with a river like flow. Enjoyed reading this. :)

Arthur Vaso October 3, 2019 at 3:09 AM I am not here often, but what a beautiful to read!

Brandy Nicole October 2, 2019 at 10:43 PM Your thoughts whisper, place me in your favorites. Yes, that is exactly what I will do. Such beautiful images you paint here. The Magic of the Season wraps softly around me, through your words. I love everything about this. :) Brandy

Carolyn Devonshire October 1, 2019 at 2:33 PM Joseph, your lovely poem reminded me of an October visit to a farm when I was a child. Red maples were shedding their leaves and we got to pick pumpkins. I'm glad you didn't associate autumn with death as I've seen some entries with that theme. I'm sending you a soup mail. Winning wishes for John's sonnet contest, Carolyn

Heidi Sands October 1, 2019 at 7:34 AM Very nice, peaceful poem Joseph :)

Vijay Pandit October 1, 2019 at 6:47 AM I enjoyed the happy tone and flow..a lovely write, Joseph.

Suzanne Delaney October 1, 2019 at 6:25 AM A lovely sonnet Joseph: Such a fun time of year. Best, SuZ