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12/3/2025 for Seasons Poetry Contest sponsored by Joseph May

Autumn

Please call me Autumn; call me Fall.
Light Summer is gone.  I am here.
My amber leaves make you recall
someone special you once held dear.

Beautiful, but melancholy,
please call me Autumn; call me Fall.
Summer's carefree, reckless folly
surrenders to my gloomy pall.

It's now my time to come and call.
Bid farewell to Summer's warm kiss.
Please call me Autumn; call me Fall.
I'll remind you of one you miss.

As dead leaves from branches depart,
drifting slowly from trees so tall,
I'll help you feel your broken heart.  
Please call me Autumn; call me Fall.
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Goldsmith Avatar
December 20, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Congratulations on your win. Your "Autumn" is a wonderful write. It is a great time of the year and I love it. Have a Very Blessed Christmas and New Year 2026. Enjoy the day/weekend with your win.............
Crandall Avatar
December 21, 2025 at 5:32 PM
Thanks, Paula - seasons greetings!
May Avatar
December 19, 2025 at 8:26 AM
Very nicely penned David, Congrats on your win in my contest
Crandall Avatar
December 19, 2025 at 5:54 PM
Thanks, Joseph! I always enjoy your contests. Happy holidays!
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