Autumn Love

As flames of summer’s infatuations wane, a new love,
  Unheralded yet undaunted, arrives,
    Transforming and maturing until, like trees windblown, though
      Unclothed and trembling at winter’s onset, remains
        Moored in a strength of devotion which does
          Not burn out like summer’s lust.

    Love in autumn, mellowed,
      Overspreads. . . and though the deepened russet and
          Vermilion hues of fall eventually are touched by frost, its
             Essence will ever endure.


Written and posted 9/5/11
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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Candy Avatar
August 2, 2017 at 3:00 PM
Beautiful words as always..! Congratz on your well deserved win, Andrea..
Barden Avatar
July 29, 2017 at 5:58 PM
What a wonderful and shapely acrostic, Andrea ... congrats on a well-deserved placement! Love this - blessings, My Friend! :-) <3
Wolf Avatar
July 29, 2017 at 4:11 AM
Congrats on your win, Andrea! Lovely acrostic
Marcum Wong Avatar
July 28, 2017 at 1:02 PM
It is too bad that our poems get cut off especially when writing an Acrostic. I love the metaphors in this lovely poem Andrea. I am so happy to see it on top! Congratulations my friend! : )
Nusker Avatar
July 28, 2017 at 10:46 AM
I like the whole poem but I love the last stanza more..."Essence will ever endure." Congratulations!
Lamoureux Avatar
July 28, 2017 at 9:41 AM
Excellent write, congrats on top placement Andrea.
Scars Avatar
July 28, 2017 at 6:53 AM
So beautiful and well deserving of top place!thank you :)
Haight Avatar
October 31, 2016 at 3:11 PM
A lovely Acrostic, Andrea, and I adore the metaphors! Congratulations on your fine placement. Hugs, Sandra
Grasso Avatar
October 31, 2016 at 9:20 AM
Congratulations, Andrea, this poem is simply lovely! ...Fran
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October 30, 2016 at 12:36 PM
This is lovely, Andrea. It has a great flow from one line to another for a free verse acrostic. I guess most acrostics are free verse, don't know for sure but it is a nice write. Congratulations on your win. Blessings, Janis.
Davis Avatar
April 9, 2014 at 10:52 PM
Andrea Such a lovely and beautifully written write about autumn's changes. You described it so wonderfully in a scenic painting way. Thank you for the great comment on my Winning Kisses And Hugs poem.
Poet Avatar
August 20, 2012 at 3:13 AM
Belated congratulations on your win!Wonderful imagery here!
Guzzi Avatar
August 19, 2012 at 10:42 AM
Really cool how the verse tumbles! Congrad's on your win. Light & Love
Williams Avatar
August 19, 2012 at 1:56 AM
Andrea congrats on your top spot win, quite a magic picture you painted..David
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August 18, 2012 at 12:53 PM
Whew!...LOVE your description of the trees as 'unclothed and trembling at winter's onset'...as a matter of fact, I love the whole darn poem!... not surprised that it's on the winners list - Tim
Eastman Avatar
August 18, 2012 at 11:43 AM
Quite beautifully written... and so unique in style.
Gasun Avatar
August 18, 2012 at 3:09 AM
Great poet, Andrea! Congratulations!!!!!!!
Heck Avatar
August 17, 2012 at 5:09 PM
Hi Andrea - I know I duck in and out, between the shadows, of PSoup but - let me make this quite official - you really are an artist that embodies imagery, emotion and imagination so cohesively! Congratulations on your 1st place win. Peace always, J
Grisetti Avatar
August 17, 2012 at 4:24 PM
A wonderful acrostic. Congratulations on your win. Just lovely.
O'Leary Avatar
August 17, 2012 at 5:47 AM
Very nice... super imagery... Congratulations on your win... Terry
Brown Avatar
August 17, 2012 at 4:48 AM
Congratulations on your splendid win in Brian's "#197" contest Andrea. Love, Carol
Williams Avatar
August 17, 2012 at 2:42 AM
Andrea super congrats on this win..David
Horne Avatar
September 9, 2011 at 9:52 AM
Many congrats on all your wins, Andrea : ) I'm very sorry to hear you're still in pain - I do hope you feel better soon x
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September 8, 2011 at 7:15 PM
Beautiful poem, Andrea! Congrats on your win! Kim
Quigley Avatar
September 8, 2011 at 12:44 PM
Beautifully said Andrea. Congratulations
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