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A Season of Color


My favorite wonders and magic found in each Fall
are the way colors of trees raptly begin to sprawl
Across the woodland paths that I like to wander
the season fills me with many poems to ponder

Blazing leaves of yellow against skies of Prussian blue
then russets and copper and royal red break through
Swirling reflections saturate winding waterways
beautiful pallets to fill my picture-perfect seeking gaze

When gusty winds and rain come to gleefully play
We see the leaves set sail from the trees as they sway
As mist curls in the dawn, the nights welcome the cold
Autumn too must end so winter can begin to enfold


9-10-2020
Autumn-Fall Rhyme Challenge Poetry Contest
1st place premium Thank you!

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Susan Ashley

Date: 9/28/2020 4:33:00 PM

The Autumn season is indeed very inspiring, Jeanne. It's my favorite time of the year! I'm enthralled with the sensory imagery of your poem. Your poetic expression is beautiful. Belated congrats on your grand trophy win! Warmest wishes.. ~Susan

Jeanne Mcgee
Date: 10/3/2020 9:39:00 AM

Thanks Susan...fall is my favorite season to with all the beauty that surrounds us.

Sam Kauffman

Date: 9/19/2020 11:12:00 AM

Jeanne, congratulations on your first place win! So many marvelous images and colorful pictures painted. This is delightful.

Jeanne Mcgee
Date: 9/20/2020 7:33:00 PM

Hi Sam...yes, I was so surprised and pleased...it's always a delight but I never envy the judge their search and hard choices from all the wonderful poems submitted.

JCB Brul

Date: 9/19/2020 1:46:00 AM

Stunning piece!!! I find myself breathless while reading each line..Congratulations on your premiere TOP WIN, Ms Jeanne..

Jeanne Mcgee
Date: 9/20/2020 7:32:00 PM

I am really missing the fall colors this year...usually I would be in Canada and would enjoy many walks along the kaleidoscope of fall colors. Thank you for your wonderful comment.

John Watt

Date: 9/18/2020 8:23:00 PM

I see and feel it all in your poem: the crisp walk, the air, the leaves, the wind and rain, the magnificent colors. Written like the artist you are. Congrats on your win ~ John

Jeanne Mcgee
Date: 9/18/2020 8:41:00 PM

so kind and lovely your comments John. Thank you from my depths. Jeanne

Regina Mcintosh

Date: 9/18/2020 6:46:00 PM

Congrats on your first place!!! Awesome win and poem. God bless you

Jeanne Mcgee
Date: 9/18/2020 8:37:00 PM

thank you Gina. Many blessings to you.

Jeanne Mcgee
Date: 9/18/2020 8:18:00 PM

thank you Gina. Many blessings to you.

Curtis Johnson

Date: 9/18/2020 3:50:00 PM

Congrats for a most lovely poem. Blessings.

Jeanne Mcgee
Date: 9/18/2020 8:18:00 PM

Hi Curtis, thanks so much. :D

Hilo Poet

Date: 9/18/2020 3:31:00 PM

A beautiful display, penned gorgeously well, Jeanne, visually captivating, this exhilarating submission of yours my friend, my compliments for your meritorious win, Aloha! William

Jeanne Mcgee
Date: 9/18/2020 8:18:00 PM

Aloha William! one of my favorite words, meritorious...just rolls off the tongue...and thanks for your kind words my friend.

Tania Kitchin

Date: 9/18/2020 3:08:00 PM

Jeanne, congratulations on your trophy win with your gorgeous Autumn poem, loved the flow and imagery!

Jeanne Mcgee
Date: 9/18/2020 8:16:00 PM

Thank you so much for the placement...I'm thrilled and honored. jeanne

Ann Foster

Date: 9/15/2020 1:17:00 PM

Wonderful. In reading this poem, I wanted to reach for my camera. I have never felt like doing that before. So. It is important that you know. Excellent work. Ann

Jeanne Mcgee
Date: 9/16/2020 4:20:00 PM

That is so cool, Ann...I seem to always have a camera with me so I can relate. Thanks for letting me know. Jeanne