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Autumn Fire

As growing season halts at summer's end
Green leaves begin to starve for chlorophyll
Sun rays cook nutrients now trapped within
The leaves change colors with the frosty chill

Emblazoned mountains burn with Autumn's fire
Bright flame like red and orange yellow leaves
A russet carpet is the grounds attire
More beautiful than any could conceive

And yet we never cease to be amazed
The coat of many colors nature wears
Each fall we watch the smokeless leafy blaze
"Til winter winds disrobe and trees stand bare

Igniting our illusions with a view
Those Autumn fires in trees of russet hues


    October 21 2016

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Jean Murray Date: 10/25/2016 1:49:00 PM You make these vivid descriptions look easy Daniel. I wish I could paint a picture the way you do. Best of luck. Login to Reply Daniel Turner Date: 10/26/2016 3:53:00 PM You already do, Jean. You write beautiful poetry. Thank you for sharing your lovely smile:)

Eve Roper Date: 10/25/2016 10:55:00 AM Great imagery Daniel, love the picture :-) good luck in the contest Hugs Eve Login to Reply Daniel Turner Date: 10/26/2016 3:53:00 PM Thank you, Mrs Eve. How's that Houston weather? I appreciate your kind comments and friendly visits:)

Sharon Gulley Date: 10/25/2016 9:27:00 AM Wonderful passionate colors of Autumn you do share, Daniel. I love this write as well as the picture. I love the mountains and Autumn is my favorite time of year. What a treat this write was for me. A (7) for me. Sharon : ) Login to Reply Daniel Turner Date: 10/26/2016 3:52:00 PM Thank you, Sharon. The mountains are beautiful, especially this time of year. Thank you for dropping by to share a smile:)

Mike Hauser Date: 10/23/2016 6:28:00 PM Picturesque piece...very well done! Login to Reply Daniel Turner Date: 10/26/2016 3:50:00 PM Thank you, Mike. Always a pleasure to see you:)

Frederic Parker Date: 10/21/2016 6:52:00 PM Really like this, you even used the word chlorophyll, outstanding... Login to Reply Daniel Turner Date: 10/21/2016 7:19:00 PM Thank you, Frederic. You made me laugh! I appreciate your kind comments and friendly visits.

Chris Green Date: 10/21/2016 3:49:00 PM Absolutely beautiful the scene you painted with words is even more brilliant than the graphic you attached. Wonderfully written Daniel. Login to Reply Daniel Turner Date: 10/21/2016 4:57:00 PM Thank you, Chris. I appreciate your kind comments and support.

Tim Smith Date: 10/21/2016 11:40:00 AM Amazing DT...Is that your view? Login to Reply Daniel Turner Date: 10/21/2016 11:50:00 AM Thank you, Tim. No, but I do have mountains out my backdoor. I love to get up early and see the clouds down on them. It's just so serene. I appreciate you dropping by. Still a little sore but I'll survive:)

Nette Onclaud Date: 10/21/2016 11:39:00 AM definitely, this is aflame with poetic hues, daniel.. huggs Login to Reply Daniel Turner Date: 10/21/2016 11:48:00 AM Thank you, nette. I am glad you liked it:) I appreciate your kind comments.

Paloma P Date: 10/21/2016 11:29:00 AM You've painted quite an exquisite picture in my mind Daniel, simply breathtakingly beautiful poetry and the imagery is splendid! Wish I could see the graphic too. Fav +7. Login to Reply Paloma P Date: 10/21/2016 12:12:00 PM Ahh, I can see the view now. :) Always a pleasure Daniel, your poetry is a blissful breath of fresh air. Daniel Turner Date: 10/21/2016 11:46:00 AM Thank you, Paloma. I love nature. It is a source of never ending inspiration. I really appreciate your kind comments and the high marks:)