Andrea Dietrich Poet Rhyme

Anoint Me, Autumn

Anoint me, Autumn, with your rays of gold,

which linger from my summer days of mirth

until the chill of wintertime takes hold.

Pour forth your brilliant colors onto earth.


From A Song for Autumn, which was posted 8/22/18
Now for Line Gauthier's Bite Size Poem No28 Poetry Contest

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Line Gauthier November 13, 2022 at 9:00 AM Lovely, Andrea ~

Sam Kauffman December 6, 2021 at 9:46 AM I love the seasonal parallelism of your lines Andrea - autumn to summer then winter back to autumn - all supported by creative lyrical images. Such a lovely feeling about your song! Congratulations on your win!

Ann Peck December 5, 2021 at 10:49 AM I love this, Andrea! I need to read the poem it's from. It speaks beautifully about seasons of time and youth.

Christuraj Alex December 5, 2021 at 8:00 AM A beautiful prayer to the autumn. Interesting as well as enchanting. Congratulations!

Line Gauthier December 5, 2021 at 7:34 AM Beautiful. Suggestion for last line: 'onto earth' Andrea Dietrich December 5, 2021 at 11:46 AM good suggestion!

James Inman November 7, 2020 at 6:33 PM Beautiful!

Susan Ashley October 25, 2020 at 6:41 PM The artistry and emotions of your imagery are beautiful, Andrea. Congratulations for your excellent win.. ~Susan

Jack Horne October 25, 2020 at 12:04 PM this is lovely - i knew this had to be a sure winner

Sam Kauffman October 25, 2020 at 10:45 AM What a wonderful take on the theme - to be anointed by the blessings of autumn. Congratulations on your podium win! Autumn blessings!

Linda Alice Fowler October 25, 2020 at 8:27 AM Great transition Andrea. Congratulations on your win! Linda

John Watt October 25, 2020 at 12:06 AM Excellent depiction of the transition from summer to winter, dear poetess! Big congrats for your podium win with Greg ~ John

Lindsay Laurie October 16, 2020 at 5:46 PM Hello Andrea … a nice reminder of the beauty of autumn - Lindsay

Robert Lindley October 16, 2020 at 2:50 AM I love the anoint me verses as that is how I myself feel before the wrath of winter comes. "Pour forth your brilliant colors on the earth." A fantastic closing verse of the stanza.. A fav,, and a true gem...

Caren Krutsinger October 15, 2020 at 3:07 AM Gorgeously performed on a page.

Kim Rodrigues October 14, 2020 at 5:31 PM A hymn of the best kind, Andrea!

Angela Crabtree October 14, 2020 at 2:37 PM A great write for the season, Andrea! Good luck in the contest :) ~Angie

Newton Ranaweera October 14, 2020 at 2:37 PM I hear Autumn's magic music in your piece, Andrea!! Good Luck in the contest!!

Alexis Y. October 14, 2020 at 12:26 PM Hi Andrea, In four lines you penned a well written write about the Autumn season . Lovely imagery as well. I wish the best of luck in contest:-) Alexis

Vijay Pandit October 14, 2020 at 12:07 PM Lovely tribute to autumn Andrea. Well done.

Ts Poetry October 14, 2020 at 12:05 PM I prefer one n as well...lovely verse Andrea

Silent One October 14, 2020 at 11:37 AM Such a lovely first line... Four descriptive lines perfect for this contest