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Autumn Awakes

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*Image of Indiana History by Giphy.
Autumn Awakes

Rustling ochre, crimson leaves all daylong,
A coolness settles, shorter days advanced,
Easterlies, westerlies, tradewinds strong,

Southward birds fly, so parts summer birdsong,
Mid leaves lay spiked beech, acorn--care enhanced,
Rustling ochre, crimson leaves all daylong,

Sweetness in brambles flourished berries throng,
Black, elder, wild rasp--touched tastebuds danced,
Easterlies, westerlies, tradewinds strong,

Favored spots, here and there, all lists are long,
'Tis time hearts invent for landscape has entranced,
Rustling ochre, crimson leaves all daylong,

Deep verdant Ivy becomes, draped headlong,
Few flowers blooms hugged flown insects instanced,
Easterlies, westerlies, tradewinds strong,

Harvested tabled, prayers blessed belong,
Autumn picturesque, surroundings felt...glanced,
Rustling ochre, crimson leaves all daylong,
Easterlies, westerlies, tradewinds strong.

2020 August 21
*7th Place*
Serenity Awakened
~~Regina McIntosh: Judged 2020 August 27
*1st Place*
COMPLETELY YOUR CHOICE (20)any form any theme
~~Brian Strand: Judged 2020 August 03

Copyright © Hilo Poet | Year Posted 2020

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Andrea Dietrich Date: 10/4/2020 1:22:00 PM So awesome, William. BIG CONGRATS for a number one winner. Login to Reply Hilo Poet Date: 10/4/2020 1:28:00 PM Thank you kindly, Andrea, btw, watching more TV now as my team, the Oakland A's are moving up in the charts and will play the Astro's tomorrow, Aloha! William

Jeanne Mcgee Date: 10/4/2020 6:37:00 AM You captured autumn in all it's splendid glory and your image enhances the mood and feelings expressed...well done, William! congrats on the win Login to Reply Hilo Poet Date: 10/4/2020 9:16:00 AM I am appreciative for your kind considerations, Jeanne, thank you, Aloha! William

Anisha Dutta Date: 10/3/2020 8:57:00 PM Your poem and associated picture simultaneously touche excellence. Congrats to win TOP. Blessing Login to Reply Hilo Poet Date: 10/3/2020 10:03:00 PM Your wondrous words is most welcoming, Anisha, thank you, Aloha! William

Sam Kauffman Date: 8/27/2020 11:34:00 AM William, you have taken the canvass of autumn and painted an amazing picture of fall images - the birdsong leaving, the brambles, colorful leaves. This is one of my favorites from your pen! Congratulations on your winning placement! Login to Reply Hilo Poet Date: 10/3/2020 7:43:00 PM Wow Sam, slept at the wheels--thank you lots my friend, didn't know til my recent win, Aloha! William

Regina Mcintosh Date: 8/27/2020 8:44:00 AM Congrats dear friend and many blessings. Thank you for entering your lovely poem Login to Reply Hilo Poet Date: 8/27/2020 9:47:00 AM Thanks for the opportunity, Regina, and my placement, Aloha! William

Heidi Sands Date: 8/21/2020 3:21:00 PM Beautifully written William. :) Login to Reply Hilo Poet Date: 8/21/2020 3:24:00 PM My thanks, sweet Heidi, stay well, Aloha! William