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Autumn

A mong the ash, the beech, the birch they fall,
U nder the boles of white, beige and gray,
T hickening piles, a golden cabal; 
U nvarnished leaves all in disarray. 
M audlin, they lack the rouge kissed spark of red
N earby, oaks brown, await the children's tread. 


* an acrostic done as an English Sestet

9-29-14
Copyright © | Year Posted 2014

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Devnath  Avatar
October 17, 2014 at 12:47 PM
A glorious crafting beauty drawn here with diamond ink. Congrats my lovely friend. Loved always,bl
Marcum Wong Avatar
October 16, 2014 at 7:49 PM
EXCELLENT! Deb. So glad to see it at the top where it belongs! Big congrats.
Smith-Johnsen Avatar
October 14, 2014 at 11:09 AM
Very Autumn...always beautiful and you captured it perfectly. Big Congrats on your 1st place win.
A. Sharma Avatar
October 12, 2014 at 10:04 AM
Wonderful n amazingly crafted acrostic Debbie! Congrats on first place win!
Mehta Avatar
October 12, 2014 at 1:17 AM
Beautifully worded write on autumn, Deb, congrats on top win
Meier-Hans Avatar
October 11, 2014 at 9:53 PM
You are the master Debbie. Congratulations on your first place win.
Nair Avatar
October 11, 2014 at 6:53 PM
It really deserves the first place, Debbie, what a lovely poem it is. Sorry I am not able to keep talking to you regularly.
Richards Avatar
October 11, 2014 at 5:52 PM
You are gifted with beautiful words "unvarnished leaves"...love this!
Dietrich Avatar
October 11, 2014 at 5:32 PM
this is amazing, Debs. So glad to see it here at first place. YOu chose Autumn like me!! But so much better done. A FAVE
Yvonne Avatar
October 11, 2014 at 5:24 PM
Excellent Debbie. There is so much to learn. You make it look so easy. Thank You. Congratulations on your first place win.
Allison Avatar
October 11, 2014 at 5:03 PM
Stunning image with stunning imagery many congrats Debbie:-) hugs jan xxx
Puddifoot Avatar
October 11, 2014 at 3:52 PM
I loved this one from the first time I read it (and I've re-read it many times!) it flowed well from one line to the next, which is the sign of a good acrostic, and, of course, it was also an english sestet, and I took the technical skill into consideration when judging, but that fifth line really made it for me - congrats on your 1st place win in my contest :)
Deschler Avatar
October 7, 2014 at 1:26 AM
You've made some interesting word choices for this acrostic poem. I really enjoyed your unique description of Autumn's beauty. Really well done, Debbie. Good luck in the contest!.... Thank you for the kind congrats and your encouraging words. I really appreciate it!
Austin Avatar
October 6, 2014 at 5:10 PM
This one is super. Many fine lines. I like the "unvarnished leaves in disarray." Love, daver
Richards Avatar
October 4, 2014 at 10:42 AM
Ahhh........ couldn't be more beautiful, and of course, you went beyond a simple acrostic, and made it a duel between two forms! Wonderful ! and...ps......I am honored beyond words to have a win in your "Device" contest......wow, Deb, what a thrill. For as you know, I hold you in such high regard! Thank you very much!!
Guzzi Avatar
October 4, 2014 at 11:55 AM
I hold you in high regard too Carrie, you are an all around lady, an inspiration to womanhood!
Yvonne Avatar
October 1, 2014 at 9:24 AM
I forgot to say I loved the photograph you chose. For me that too is important when we choose to add them.
Yvonne Avatar
October 1, 2014 at 9:21 AM
This should rank high in the contest. I found it to be striking. I am sorry but I have to fav this one too. You are going to think me a cheerleader but I am compelled to react to my heart.
Meier-Hans Avatar
September 30, 2014 at 8:09 PM
Such a lovely Acrostic Debbie.
Horsman Avatar
September 30, 2014 at 11:33 AM
such a simple aspect of nature,,yet so sophisticated when delivered from a mind set such as yours..no doubt life being exactly how you portray it,,wondrous and beautiful.. especially in your poetry...
Mehta Avatar
September 30, 2014 at 10:19 AM
A brilliant piece written for the colorful autumn, Deb. light and love
Manassian Avatar
September 30, 2014 at 3:54 AM
Aren't you a smart cookie! :) Beautiful, Debbie....I'm touched by the beauty of autumn which you have capture so well. I love the line about the lack of the rouge kissed spark of red......How awesome is that! Hugs
Andresen Avatar
September 30, 2014 at 3:21 AM
- Debbie, a beautiful autumn poem - Thank you - oxox // Anne-Lise :)
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