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A Year Dwindling Down

Apple cheeked autumn eyes bashful skies, as Yellow frocked summer says her goodbyes to fragrant Earth's seeded spring, to wild bouquets Arranged by careless care, for the Roses and daffodils to compare Dandelion sprinkles of buoyant cheer on Windswept wishes from children's magic, landing In water lilies and long looping lanes, woven in Nests of chirping, fragile hope Delicate shadows of feather and wing Lingering through flickering whiplash steam where Ice caves lost to reckless flame Northern flocks under southern stars to map Greener seasons slipped through graying rain Drowsy flutters the pale sun's Oscillating gusts of sleeted night as Wan, wanting branches undone by November's surrender to darkling winter. 10/09/20

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Timothy Ray

Date: 4/8/2022 9:49:00 PM

so many great images where does one begin? magnificent is a humble start

Ann Peck

Date: 8/12/2021 10:25:00 AM

Your words are so beautiful, especially "apple cheeked October" and "yellow frocked summer"--perfect descriptions. I also love the line "greener seasons slipped though greying rain." lovely!

Earl Schumacker

Date: 3/30/2021 9:22:00 AM

Hi Michelle, I'm really enjoying many of your poems. I like this one and your poem about Who You Would Bring Back, with the lines "To her I would give my own energy To be, again, the woman in my memory..." Very nice use of language. Very cute. Very clever. Interesting indeed. Earl

Michelle Faulkner
Date: 4/18/2021 12:29:00 PM

Thank you for your time to read and comment, Earl, it is very much appreciated~

Line Gauthier

Date: 1/16/2021 10:43:00 AM

Lovely imagery ~ so glad to see this poem in the 2020 PS Anthology, Michelle

Michelle Faulkner
Date: 1/25/2021 8:08:00 PM

Appreciate your comment, very kind of you, Line~

Quoth Theraven

Date: 12/28/2020 1:53:00 PM

Michelle, 'Ice caves lost to reckless flame Northern flocks under southern stars to map Greener seasons slipped through graying rain' I don't have to tell, but I will.., just in case. Your poem is so creative and wonderful. Stands solid even without forming an Acrostic. -Richard

Michelle Faulkner
Date: 12/31/2020 9:04:00 PM

That makes my heart glad, thank you for taking the time to leave such an encouraging comment, Richard~

Susan Ashley

Date: 10/17/2020 8:27:00 AM

Michelle, your artistic pen harvests an abundance of beauty in this exquisite acrostic poem. A metaphorical gem of amazing word play, alliteration/assonance, dashes of internal rhymes and stunning imagery captured my swooning soul and brought my willing joy to the center of this magnificent piece. I adore it all! Congratulations on your wonderful win in Edward's contest and a big congratulations for hitting #1 on the Best New Poems list - worthy and well-deserved! A fav! Now, I must go and read it for the 3th time :) Warmest wishes, dear poetess.. ~Susan

Michelle Faulkner
Date: 10/18/2020 4:52:00 PM

I am so flattered you made it a Fave, and your encouragement is so uplifting, a million thanks, my friend :)

Jcb Brul

Date: 10/15/2020 10:41:00 PM

Fantastic rendition! Congratulations on a TOP Best New Poems...

Michelle Faulkner
Date: 10/18/2020 4:53:00 PM

Thank you!

Linda Alice Fowler

Date: 10/14/2020 6:04:00 AM

Absolutely beautiful Michelle! Congratulations! Linda

Michelle Faulkner
Date: 10/18/2020 4:53:00 PM

I appreciate it, thank you, Linda~

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 10/14/2020 4:13:00 AM

- Congratulations on your winning poem, Michelle :) - // Anne-Lise :)

Michelle Faulkner
Date: 10/18/2020 4:52:00 PM

Thank you so much!

Laura Leiser

Date: 10/13/2020 8:05:00 PM

Congrats on your win, Michelle! I am not surprised as this is a fantastic poem! :)

Michelle Faulkner
Date: 10/18/2020 4:52:00 PM

Thank you kindly, Laura, much appreciated.

Edward Ibeh

Date: 10/13/2020 12:43:00 PM

An excellent acrostic, Michelle:-) What a treat it was! Heartiest congratulations for your win my contest and kudos on a well-deserved POTD!

Michelle Faulkner
Date: 10/13/2020 6:30:00 PM

Thank you for the placement in your contest, Edward, I am grateful~

John Hamilton

Date: 10/13/2020 7:41:00 AM

What an amazing acrostic this is Michelle, so vivid and vibrant in it's phrasing, and the flow of thought from line to line made ot seem as it wasn't an acrostic at all. Nice to see it with all the accolades, well deserved!

Michelle Faulkner
Date: 10/13/2020 6:30:00 PM

I tried to make it flow as a connected piece, so glad you enjoyed it, thank you for your kind comment, John!

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 10/13/2020 6:45:00 AM

You created a magical place. I can see why this piece was chosen as POTD. Well done. ;0)

Michelle Faulkner
Date: 10/13/2020 6:29:00 PM

So glad to see you again, my friend, thank you!

Robert Nyaanga

Date: 10/13/2020 12:45:00 AM

Indeed you were connected with the spirit when penning this piece. It deserves more.

Michelle Faulkner
Date: 10/13/2020 6:28:00 PM

Thank you, Robert, I appreciate that.

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 10/12/2020 11:03:00 AM

Congrats on your POTD, Michelle. You did an amazing job with your descriptions in this acrostic. I hope you get a first-place win in the contest. It can be hard to write an acrostic, not to mention one this good! Hugs, Carolyn

Michelle Faulkner
Date: 10/12/2020 9:42:00 PM

I was lucky this came together when it did - I barely got it entered in time! Thank you for your warm wishes, and the Fave!

Carolyn Devonshire
Date: 10/12/2020 11:03:00 AM

A fave for me too.

Gershon Wolf

Date: 10/12/2020 7:54:00 AM

Belated congrats on POTD, my dear friend. Best wishes for what's left of our 'dwindling' year! Shine on, Gershon

Michelle Faulkner
Date: 10/12/2020 9:40:00 PM

Your encouraging words always lift my heart, many thanks, my friend-

Harry Horsman

Date: 10/11/2020 11:44:00 PM

There are poems, and then like a study old oak tree, there are poems that stand out, heads above the norm, i'll fav this, i need to read it over and over again, extremely enticing poetry.

Michelle Faulkner
Date: 10/12/2020 9:38:00 PM

I am beyond moved by your generous comment, coming from an artist of your skill, it is extremely flattering!

Jan Allison
Date: 10/12/2020 1:21:00 AM

got to agree with you Harry for me its poem of the month if not year and Michelle should submit it to the anthology:-) hugs Jan xx

Sam Kauffman

Date: 10/11/2020 6:20:00 PM

This acrostic is a feast of autumnal images - "apple cheeked," yellow frocked," northern flocks on southern stars." This is a marvelous poem - a sure winner my friend. Congratulations on your POTD - well deserved.

Michelle Faulkner
Date: 10/11/2020 6:37:00 PM

Yes, I had some tentative lines but it wasn't really coming together, then the two first lines came out of nowhere - I was lucky I finished it in time to enter in the contest! Thank you, Sam, I greatly appreciate your comment!

Brandy Nicole

Date: 10/11/2020 5:01:00 PM

"Bashful skies, as summer says her goodbyes" I know, I can't believe Autumn is here already. I do love this time of year. Vibrant colors and decorations. :) "A Year Dwindling Down" only to caress a New Year. My heart smiles knowing this. Congratulations Michelle, on Poem of the Day. :) Brandy

Michelle Faulkner
Date: 10/11/2020 6:35:00 PM

I love autumn too, sometimes summer can be too humid and I enjoy the cool colors of Fall, thank you so much for your good wishes, Brandy!

John Watt

Date: 10/11/2020 3:13:00 PM

Glad to see your poem receiving the exposure and honor of POTD, Michelle. I echo the comments about how fluidly this flowed, not constricted or forced by the acrostic constraints. Happy for you, I hope you are enjoying the honor ~ John

Michelle Faulkner
Date: 10/11/2020 6:33:00 PM

For a poem that did not exist until two days ago, I am so flattered to get this recognition, and I am so grateful for your good wishes, hope your Sunday is a good one!

Jan Allison

Date: 10/11/2020 12:58:00 PM

dropping back to say many congrats on a very well deserved potd:-) hugs jan xx

Michelle Faulkner
Date: 10/11/2020 6:31:00 PM

So glad as always for your visits, Jan!

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 10/11/2020 12:42:00 PM

This is such an amazing acrostic Michelle. It is so deserving of the honor or POTD. Congratulations my friend! Blessings xxoo

Michelle Faulkner
Date: 10/11/2020 6:31:00 PM

I am touched, thank you so much, Connie!

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 10/11/2020 9:15:00 AM

Congratulations on your POTD win. A Wonderful Acrostic Write. Guess everyone will be glad to see this year end. Enjoy your win and day..................

Michelle Faulkner
Date: 10/11/2020 9:55:00 AM

I for one hope for brighter suns in 2021 (see, you just inspired me!) Thanks so much, Paula, hope you enjoy your Sunday~

Mark Koplin

Date: 10/11/2020 9:04:00 AM

Back with Congrats my friend! Great Job on POTD!! I'm so happy to see you get this honor. Have a beautiful day and enjoy!!

Michelle Faulkner
Date: 10/11/2020 9:54:00 AM

Thank you for the return visit, Mark!

Sunlite Wanter

Date: 10/11/2020 8:25:00 AM

"Nests of chirping, fragile hope Delicate shadows of feather and wing" and many more enjoyable readings! Congratulations!

Michelle Faulkner
Date: 10/11/2020 9:51:00 AM

So glad you liked it, thank you for commenting!