As Autumn's Breeze Premiere Contest Winner

As Autumn's breeze grows colder still
A blizzard blasts an icy chill
Snow flakes dance on coats and skin;
Jack Frost comes skating in

And on his cape, where crystals form
In complex beauty to transform
the air, the trees, the earth and sky
A layer of peace can catch the eye

Autumn, enrobed in greens and browns,
must leave the scene with bows and frowns
And so, she does, with graceful ease
Her curtain calls felt in the breeze

So gleaming, fresh-faced, storming higher
Jack will force us round the fire
Or out with him to work and play
While he trims the first light from each day

He'll sit and wait, as so must we
And hibernate, or play with glee
'Til Spring steps in to thaw his fun
When he'll retire in her soft sun

Copyright © | Year Posted 2016



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Date: 9/6/2016 3:11:00 AM
I could feel the rhythmic flow of your lovely poem, David:) congratulations on top spot:) well deserved:)
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Date: 9/5/2016 11:50:00 AM
Congrats on 1st place. love phyl
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Date: 9/5/2016 4:35:00 AM
Congrats on your 1st place. Keep it up! Sunita :)
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Date: 9/4/2016 12:44:00 AM
Thank you all very much for such positive and encouraging comments. These (and the contest win, of course) have really made my day :)
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Date: 9/3/2016 8:58:00 PM
Congrats on your win, David.
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Date: 9/3/2016 5:44:00 PM
Very nice, David. Wonderfully vivid description. Well deserved win. Randy Steele
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Date: 9/3/2016 4:56:00 PM
David, beautiful flow, congrats on your well deserved top placement! :)-luloo
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Date: 9/3/2016 3:44:00 PM
I'm SO glad that I was right David :-):-) many congrats on your top spot:-) hugs Jan xx
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Date: 9/3/2016 3:40:00 PM
What a beautiful poem, David, I love the way you dressed the scene. Congratulations on your 1st place win. Hugs Eve
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Date: 9/3/2016 3:39:00 PM
David, your couplet is indeed beautiful. It flows so smoothly. I can see why it has taken top honors. Congratulations on your first place! : ) 7
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Date: 9/3/2016 3:08:00 PM
this is so beautiful David congrats on your well earned 1st place hugs
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Date: 9/3/2016 2:49:00 PM
I like how you addressed this seasonal theme in such a fun way, David. Congratulations on your First Place Trophy win! Sandra
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Date: 9/3/2016 2:13:00 PM
I love the playful fun write, well done on your win David! Warm regards, Laura.
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Date: 8/29/2016 10:26:00 AM
This breezes like a winner to me. Beautiful
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Date: 8/23/2016 11:55:00 AM
Very nicely penned...I enjoyed the read
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Date: 8/21/2016 5:13:00 PM
I really like this. I think you'll do well in the contest. That aside, the imagery, feel and flow of this one are almost enough to get me in the mood for winter -- almost. Excellent job and good luck! -G
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Date: 8/21/2016 5:07:00 PM
Absolutely brilliant David I love the way you wove the words in so cleverly into your lovely rhyme - am hoping to see this high on the winners list:-) hugs Jan xx 7
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