Debra Squyres Poet Pantoum

A Southern October

A Southern October

A welcomed farewell to long hot Summer days
As October slips in with a cooling new breeze
Autumn steps forward with colorful displays
As colors begin tinting the greens of the leaves

As October slips in with a cooling new breeze
Arrays of carved pumpkins line many porches
As colors begin tinting the greens of the leaves
Away are the days when the heat nearly scorches

Arrays of carved pumpkins line many porches
Autumn steps forward with colorful displays
Away are the days when the heat nearly scorches
A welcomed farewell to long hot Summer days


Written: 10/01/2019
For: Poet’s October Pantoum Cash Prize Contest
Sponsor: William Kekaula

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Phyllis Babcock October 20, 2019 at 1:38 PM This is one form I have not tried but awesome Debra. Have those pumpkins sitting on the deck ready to be carved. Did not grow big this year as to short of a growing season. love phyl

Silent One October 6, 2019 at 1:10 PM This is one of my favourite forms, although i have not write one in a while.. you did this very well, it rhymes and flows, hope it does well in the contest..

Gershon Wolf October 2, 2019 at 1:18 PM I like everything about this pantoum, Debra: The theme, the images, the rhyme and the rhythm. Best of luck in the contest to you! Happy Halloween, Gershon

Winged Warrior October 2, 2019 at 7:32 AM Superbly executed Debra...you might have a sure winner here...best of luck my friend...great entry...mines all backward lol...^WW^ :o)

Regina Mcintosh October 1, 2019 at 11:01 PM Beautiful. I attempted this, but had my sentences too long. I'm sure this one will do wonderfully in the contest. God bless you

Sandra Adams October 1, 2019 at 7:13 PM you display the autumn season beautifully through your words...great penning! :)

Bette Bavington October 1, 2019 at 5:17 PM I love your pantoum. It describes autumn to a tee. I am glad I went looking for I found a treasure.

Andrea Dietrich October 1, 2019 at 3:27 PM very well done, Debra. I agree with Chris. it's such a difficult form to pull off, and you certainly did it! Debra Squyres October 1, 2019 at 3:52 PM Thank you, Andrea.

Chris Green October 1, 2019 at 2:13 PM Beautifully written Debra. This is such a hard form to write but you made it look easy. Your words bring fall right into our hearts. Chris Green October 1, 2019 at 2:27 PM Then I think you should get an A+ for that. : ) Debra Squyres October 1, 2019 at 2:20 PM Thanks, Chris. I just noticed all my lines begin with an "A" … oh well, I guess that's allowed lol