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Autumn Quintain

Autumn Quintain

     When Theros’* bright sunlit days are diminished, 
     The harvest moon is set low in the evening sky,
     Summer’s warm fragrant petalled time then finished
     And on unknown instincts migrating birds rely
     As to far distant nests in warmer lands they fly.

     The Season in russet threaded garment dressed,
     Rainbow jewels of Autumn shine on frost kissed grass,
     In deep burrows Nature prepares for Winter’s rest
     And playful spirits toss the leaves, falling fast
     As long shadowed days from Summer to Winter pass.

     Theros – Minor Goddess - personification of Summer.

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Suzanne Delaney

Date: 12/3/2020 4:03:00 AM

Congratulations,Barry: Loved your word picture of Autumn. SuZ

Barry Stebbings
Date: 12/3/2020 10:36:00 AM

Thank you very much, Suzanne. // Barry

Gary Radice

Date: 12/3/2020 12:21:00 AM

A wonderfully, descriptive and atmospheric poem Barry. I thoroughly enjoyed the read.

Barry Stebbings
Date: 12/3/2020 10:33:00 AM

Thank you very much, Gary. // Barry

Beata Agustin

Date: 12/2/2020 7:54:00 PM

Wow! Congrats! Thanks for sharing this picturesque muse of yours, making me virtually delight in the "Rainbow jewels of Autumn"... since I reside in an "Autumnless" country. God bless you.

Barry Stebbings
Date: 12/3/2020 10:28:00 AM

Thank you very much, Bata. // Barry

Chris Hagy

Date: 11/12/2018 9:26:00 PM

This is really beautiful Barry... I am loving all these autumn writes :)

Barry Stebbings
Date: 11/15/2018 4:46:00 AM

Thank you very much, Chris. // Barry

Line Gauthier

Date: 11/11/2018 2:00:00 PM

Lovely, Barry. Congrats on your win.

Barry Stebbings
Date: 11/12/2018 10:24:00 AM

Thank you very much, LIne. // Barry

Gregory Richard Barden

Date: 11/5/2018 1:03:00 AM

Sincere congratulations for your awesome win in Francine's contest, Barry - blessings and best wishes - keep up the great work, my friend I love this write! :-)

Barry Stebbings
Date: 11/7/2018 1:52:00 PM

Thank you very much, Gregory. // Barry.

Line Gauthier

Date: 10/29/2018 11:06:00 AM

Well done, Barry. Congrats on your win.

Barry Stebbings
Date: 10/30/2018 1:47:00 PM

Thank you very much, Line. // Barry

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 10/28/2018 3:44:00 PM

I am so happy to see this beautyon the winner's list Barry. As you know I thought it exquisite! Congratulations! : )

Barry Stebbings
Date: 10/29/2018 5:41:00 AM

Thank you very much, Connie. // Barry

Gary Smith

Date: 9/13/2018 12:13:00 PM

Just lovely Barry :)

Barry Stebbings
Date: 10/29/2018 5:38:00 AM

Thank you, Gary. Sorry for the belated reply. // Barry

Susan Ashley

Date: 9/11/2018 4:38:00 PM

Absolutely breathtaking poetry, Barry. You express the change of season artistically and quite beautifully. Enjoyed! Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan

Barry Stebbings
Date: 9/13/2018 10:14:00 AM

Thank you very much Susan. I like writing about the changes of the Seasons. // Barry

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 8/31/2018 9:49:00 PM

Exquisite writing Barry! I long for the cooler autumn days. : )

Barry Stebbings
Date: 9/1/2018 9:07:00 AM

Thank you, Connie, much appreciated. // Barry

M. L. Kiser

Date: 8/30/2018 1:22:00 PM

I especially love these lines: " The Season in russet threaded garment dressed, Rainbow jewels of Autumn shine on frost kissed grass," A wonderful poem.

Barry Stebbings
Date: 8/30/2018 1:41:00 PM

Thank you very much. M.L., pleased you enjoyed it. // Barry