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Acorns

Autumn aromas. Apple crisp, pumpkin spice, cinnamon cider, Watch out, a spider! Crisp air and cozy coming. Chestnuts roasting, marshmallow toasting, turkey roasting, host boasting. Oak branches cover their little brown spinning beginnings. Solid trees regal and strong, two of them hold an owl’s song, outdoors: orange, yellow, brown, fluttering down. Raking. Reading, reflecting, red delicious eating. Nippy nature walks. Napping. November moon, are you ready? Winter soon. Scratchy scarecrows sneak through spooky corn mazes. Scenic foliage, campfire blazes.

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Richard Lamoureux

Date: 4/19/2024 5:48:00 AM

My grandson found an Acorn top and was absolutely thrilled. He never seen an acorn other than in a book and he identified it. I like your style of writing, it has a certain whimsy to it. Thanks for your kind visits yesterday.

Marikate Kingston
Date: 4/19/2024 5:25:00 PM

Bless his heart. They are fun little guys aren't they? I used them in my classroom years ago to teach counting and also still shellac them to put in a silver bowl at Thanksgiving. I am flattered by your comment Richard. Merci.

Charles Messina

Date: 4/8/2024 3:33:00 AM

This caught my eye because when I was younger I found an acorn and plated it near the curb of my front lawn. The tree grew to be much taller than my house. Also, I created toys called "Acornaghans" but I never proceeded with it. They were plastic acorns with cute painted faces kind of like Mr. Potato Head (lol) Lovely write, Marikate. Hugs Charlie

Marikate Kingston
Date: 4/17/2024 8:07:00 PM

Hello Charles, I'm terrible at getting back to kind or funny comments. What a grand endevour, your idea for an acorn toy. They would be so cute and I'm sure would sell out quickly. Their name would attract many buyers. Interesting little guys aren't they? Facinating how they grow into one of the hardest & strongest trees. Thanks for your kind comment Charles. PS. I loved Mr Potato Head :)

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 3/17/2024 9:00:00 AM

I enjoyed reading your wonderful "Acorns" Acrostic write. I love to write in Acrostic. I have a new one out. Hope you will enjoy it. Your write made me wish for Autumn. A great time of the year... Have a wonderful day..................

Marikate Kingston
Date: 3/28/2024 12:20:00 PM

I most certainly will. You always say the nicest things about my poems and am so appreciative Paula. Thank you.

Eve Roper

Date: 2/22/2024 11:03:00 PM

You've created a great acrostic , well done.

Marikate Kingston
Date: 3/28/2024 12:21:00 PM

Thank you Eve. Being that I lived in Vermont for a few years, this poem was fun to write, drawing from memories I had there.

Brian Sambourne

Date: 1/7/2024 11:10:00 AM

Quite a fine collection of nature's images, a bounty that resonates with your readers. A wealth of visuals and timely seasonal tasks indeed. Best wishes, Brian

Marikate Kingston
Date: 1/9/2024 1:03:00 PM

What kind comments Brian. I am thrilled to read them from such a seasoned poet such as yourself. :)

Heidi Sands

Date: 1/5/2024 12:58:00 PM

I love the line ...oak branches cover their little brown spinning beginnings! Sweet line and great fall poem. I enjoyed this :)

Marikate Kingston
Date: 1/19/2024 2:06:00 PM

Thank you Heidi, I enjoyed writing this one. Acorns are fun I think. I sometimes shellac them and use them to decorate inside glass vases. I appreciate such a nice praise. :)

Gary Radice

Date: 1/5/2024 4:41:00 AM

You've created a wonderful Autumnal tapestry of sights, tastes and smells here Marikate. I like your own take on an acrostic that allows extra flexibility for your descriptions. It works wonderfully well. Your reference to spinning beginnings reminds me of something - the sycamore tree that overlooks our garden here in England from which many brown (helicopter) spinning seeds fall. :) Cheers - Gary

Marikate Kingston
Date: 1/19/2024 2:10:00 PM

Hello Gary. Thank you for your praise, coming from a seasoned poet like you, it's wonderful. Your sycamore tree sounds lovely. Underneath, a place to sit with tea perhaps ?

Sam Kauffman

Date: 12/19/2023 11:09:00 AM

Magie de la saison, mon amie! Fluttering, napping, roasting, blazing! Delicieuse - si bon! Enjoyed this very much! Blessings of joy to you! Very clever acrostic!!!

Marikate Kingston
Date: 12/19/2023 5:15:00 PM

Merci mon ami. I am so pleased you liked it! It was fun to write. I am not sure if those who were nice to read my poem knew that the line: "Oak branches cover their little 'brown spinning beginings' meant that they covered their acorns below. Have a terrific day! Merci encore. :)

Charles Messina

Date: 12/9/2023 3:27:00 AM

I love how you did this acrostic. Your autumn imagery is ripe and delicious and perfectly described in this delightful poem, Marikate. Apple crisp, cinnamon cider, chestnuts roasting and marshmallows toasting...Yum! Love this! Hugs Charlie :)

Marikate Kingston
Date: 12/19/2023 5:22:00 PM

I am flattered by your praise. Thank you so much. It was fun to write. The line that reads: Oak branches cover their 'little brown spinning beginnings' refers to their 'acorns' below the oaks in the grass or sidewalk. :) Thank you again.

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 11/30/2023 6:11:00 PM

I’m a summer person. I like how you played with this form. Normally I’m not a fan of Acrostic. This piece is an exception.

Marikate Kingston
Date: 12/19/2023 5:25:00 PM

Thank you for your thoughtful comment Richard, it was so nice to read. I guess it is not a true acrostic poem though. It was fun to write as it brought back memories of living in Vermont years ago. :0)

Kelly Deschler

Date: 11/28/2023 4:34:00 PM

I thoroughly enjoyed this lovely autumn poem ... You've really captured the beauty of the season ... Wonderful work, Marikate :)

Marikate Kingston
Date: 11/29/2023 3:44:00 PM

Thank you for such praise, especially from a seasoned poet such as yourself. It certainly put a smile on my face!

Clifford Villalon

Date: 11/27/2023 12:02:00 AM

Your poem has a panorama of wonderful people, places and events so cool! :) Your acrostic is a line of fun, with trees hummming around... plus the spider in the first stanza! :)

Marikate Kingston
Date: 11/29/2023 3:48:00 PM

I am honored. Thank you for saying such a nice thing. "Little brown spinning beginnings "are acorns" above. We are always stepping on them here if the squirrels don't get them first :)

Christina Bowring

Date: 11/10/2023 8:22:00 AM

A really lovely Acrostic poem Marikate. So much to enjoy here - so descriptive with lots of autumnal delights. Great imagery with chestnuts roasting, marshmallows toasting, oak branches. All the essence of the beautiful season captured. Really enjoyed reading it. Thank you for sharing. :):)

Marikate Kingston
Date: 11/19/2023 9:56:00 PM

Thank you for such praise. I love the fall as so many do. It is fun to write with imagery when thinking of autumn. I am flattered that you liked it Christina. Thank you. :)

Eve Roper

Date: 11/8/2023 9:03:00 PM

You took Acrostic form to a different level, very enjoyable. Really amazing. Many blessings, and thank you for your visit and your generous compliment it touched my heart.

Marikate Kingston
Date: 11/19/2023 10:02:00 PM

Hello Eve. I don't think this was a true acrostic poem. I probably should have named it a different kind of poem. I'm so pleased you liked it. Thank you. :)

Vijay Pandit

Date: 10/30/2023 4:41:00 AM

You brought to fore the autumn magic for the reader. Splendid images you convey, Marikate.

Marikate Kingston
Date: 10/31/2023 11:48:00 AM

What a kind thing to say. Autumn is fun to write peoms about I think. It is a season that gives us so much fun material to write with imagery. I have been enjoying others on this site with autumn themes.

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 10/24/2023 9:24:00 PM

Simply delightful! I enjoyed this piece.

Marikate Kingston
Date: 10/25/2023 5:17:00 PM

Thank you Richard! Autumn is such a wonderful season, giving poets so much to draw from when they write. My favorite season, maybe yours too?

Ilene Bauer

Date: 10/22/2023 1:08:00 PM

You’ve captured all the magic of autumn in your poem, Marikate! I enjoyed it very much…

Marikate Kingston
Date: 10/22/2023 3:48:00 PM

Thank you so much. You brought me a smile today. I love autumn and I bet you do as well. It was fun to write :)