Autumn Enchantment

When fall’s chill fingers clasp the edge of dawn
to peel hot summer’s languid days away
the call of harvest beckons, whereupon 
it yields rich crops in bountiful array. 

A pageantry of richly colored trees
grace quiet landscapes on a country road
as pungent scents of spice and apples breeze
through sleepy fields where autumn’s spell unfolds. 

Enchanted magic comes at crest of night
as jack o lantern’s wink and goblins laugh
where solemn graveyard spirits cause great fright
that chase away the living in its path. 

With wonderment, embracing every part
the thrill of autumn’s richness warms the heart. 





Written on 11/10/2019

Copyright © | Year Posted 2019



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Date: 9/22/2020 3:20:00 PM
What a wonderful sonnet, Laura. I love how each stanza picks up on a distinctive element of autumn that makes it special - first the harvest, then the scents and trees colors, then Halloween. An excellent write of the season and a fave for me ~ John
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Laura Leiser
Date: 9/22/2020 5:09:00 PM
Thank you, John! I’m thrilled that you like it! The idea came to me as I was looking at the spectacular colors on the trees during my last fall visit to New York to see my sons. Thanks for faving this! :)
Date: 12/16/2019 5:36:00 PM
I agree with Mark this is a great sonnet Laura thanks for entering this, congrats on a fine win!
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Laura Leiser
Date: 12/16/2019 7:45:00 PM
Thank you so much for placing me in your contest, John! I am thrilled you liked it! :)
Date: 12/15/2019 12:13:00 AM
Congrats on your winning Poem Laura
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Laura Leiser
Date: 12/15/2019 4:22:00 PM
Thank you, Gregory! :)
Date: 11/18/2019 2:35:00 PM
The Fall or Autumn is my favorite time of the year. And I love how you framed it. This is a beautiful poem.
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Laura Leiser
Date: 11/18/2019 4:04:00 PM
ThAnk you, JC! Happy you liked this one! :)
Date: 11/14/2019 10:04:00 PM
Wow! Outstanding! Perfect poetry.... Beautiful.
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Laura Leiser
Date: 11/15/2019 8:14:00 AM
Thank you, Joe! I’m so happy you enjoyed this one! :)
Date: 11/13/2019 7:44:00 PM
A wonderful and truly inspiring sonnet my friend. Especially love the -enchanted magic and the rich pageantry -verses. A gem and a great fav too..
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Laura Leiser
Date: 11/15/2019 8:13:00 AM
Thank you, Robert! So happy you like it. Blessings to you! :)
Date: 11/10/2019 7:55:00 PM
Look at you with perfect iambic pentameter and love your content as well - nicely done!
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Laura Leiser
Date: 11/10/2019 8:57:00 PM
Your compliments mean a lot to me, Craig. Thank you and I’m so happy you enjoyed this sonnet! :)
Date: 11/10/2019 2:46:00 PM
Love the imagery in this beautifully written sonnet, Laura, best of luck in the contest. John
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Laura Leiser
Date: 11/10/2019 4:26:00 PM
Thank you, John! So happy you liked this! :)
Date: 11/10/2019 12:46:00 PM
Nice rhymes Laura... This is a great sonnet with great lines and full of imagery...
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Laura Leiser
Date: 11/10/2019 4:26:00 PM
Thanks so much, Silent! Glad you liked this one! :)
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