As Autumns Breeze

Thru autumn’s breeze, trees begin to sleep
Jack Frost declares, “Let the cold winds blow”
Flowers will bow their heads, as if to weep
While they prepare for a white winter show.

As golden leaves lay in piles on the ground
Soft flakes of snow flutter in the crisp air
A peaceful dusting on all things ‘tis bound
As it collects on eyelashes and hair.

But the clouds then turn an ominous grey
You must go in, for a blizzard is due
And mountains of white will be on the way
With lakes frozen over, waiting for you.

Skating in circles, spray crystals of ice
While you play in your winter paradise.


8/29/16
For contest As Autumn's Breeze
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016

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Allison Avatar
September 3, 2016 at 6:26 PM
Dropping back with my congrats Betty:-) hugs Jan xx
Steele Avatar
September 3, 2016 at 6:10 PM
Good write, Betty. Congrats on your placement.
Scars Avatar
September 3, 2016 at 5:10 PM
Betty, Congrats on your placement :)-luloo
Roper Avatar
September 3, 2016 at 5:00 PM
Betty, congratulations on your great win nice poem. Hugs Eve
Marcum Wong Avatar
September 3, 2016 at 4:25 PM
Betty, your entry is very impressive because you managed to write a lovely Sonnet and include all the words required. Congratulations on making this short list! Excellent! : ) 7
Hamilton Avatar
September 3, 2016 at 3:26 PM
well penned Betty congrats on placing hugs
Godwin Avatar
August 29, 2016 at 9:42 AM
A lovely read (though I am not ready to see even summer leave). Pretty poem ... CayCay
Allison Avatar
August 29, 2016 at 9:32 AM
you wove all the words in so wonderfully Betty - a joy to read this today good luck in the contest:-) hugs Jan xx
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