Line Gauthier Poet Free verse

Notes About The Poem

composed in collaboration with my husband Dennis

Autumn Leaves

fallen leaves marching
down the avenue

in tune with
the howling winds
and the whispery wisps
of snowflakes

parading infantry
sent to the front



Published in my 24-page photo/anthology ~RANDOM MUSINGS VOL.1~ 2020

AP: 3rd place 2022

Submitted on March 24, 2020 for contest STRAND CHOICE O sponsored by BRIAN STRAND  -  RANKED 2ND

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Greg Gaul March 26, 2020 at 9:23 AM I never think of you as a military strategist Line. But I'll have to change my tune, or take my leave as they say in the army. Sorry for the pun fun but congrats are well in order. Line Gauthier March 26, 2020 at 4:11 PM LOL Thanks, Greg.

Eve Roper March 25, 2020 at 11:19 PM Line, great poem a big congratulations on your win in Brian's contest-Stay safe and healthy my friend. Hugs Eve Line Gauthier March 26, 2020 at 4:12 PM Thanks, Eve. Most appreciated. Bests wishes to you and yours.

Sam Kauffman March 25, 2020 at 10:45 PM Such a wonderful picture combined with unique metaphors. Congratulations Line Line Gauthier March 25, 2020 at 10:50 PM Thanks, Sam. Much appreciated.

M. L. Kiser November 27, 2018 at 7:03 PM Love this metaphor; The parading infantry Sent to the front", well done. Line Gauthier November 27, 2018 at 9:17 PM Thank you for your lovely visit and comment, ML.