Autumn Rain

...				Summertime is growing weary.
				Welcome to the autumn rain,
				A new season taking over
				Hydrating the earth again.

				Arid land with celebration
				Greedily absorbs each drip,
				With the dry and dusty flora
				Raising eager mouths to sip.

				Running rivulets of water
				Turning grasses back to green.
				It is showering time for nature
				Every plant a new washed sheen.

				Summer lingering in spasms,
				She must abdicate with grace.
				This is changing of the seasons.
				Fall is slipping into place.

				Autumn dressed in leaves of color
				Gold and scarlet, every tone.
				Pre-apology for winter
				With a splendor all  her own.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2011



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Date: 1/4/2012 6:32:00 AM
Congratulations on making it through the 1st round of PoetrySoup International Contest X 2. Wishing you the best in the finals Joyce. Love, Carol
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Date: 12/29/2011 6:42:00 AM
This is strong conceptually and metrically..4th verse perhaps [Summer's] and you have an extra space before [in] in the same line. HUGS Light & Love
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Date: 12/28/2011 10:37:00 PM
I love the "Autumn dressed in leaves of color Gold and scarlet, every tone. Pre-apology for winter With a splendor all her own. " :) Congratulations for being chosen for the next phase of the contest with two great poems, dear Joyce! See you at the finals :0) Love and Happy New Year, iolanda
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Date: 12/28/2011 5:48:00 PM
Joyce, incredibly, here is a great poem of yours I have managed to miss until just now seeing the winners of round one in the contest.Congrats on two through (ME TOO, Yeah!!!)
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Date: 11/16/2011 3:06:00 PM
Good write - damn near perfect. Congrats on the selection. daver
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Date: 11/16/2011 6:54:00 AM
Congratulations on being featured this week Joyce. Love, Carol
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Date: 11/16/2011 2:59:00 AM
Congratulations on your poem being featured this week, Joyce
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Date: 11/15/2011 8:22:00 PM
Congrats Joyce on featured poem this week on PS.. a wonderful write to share with luv.. we will be living in Italy in Feb.. or sooner but not before Christmas.. right now I had some surgery on my fingers on right hand and am in a cast so not commenting too much past week.. hope u are doing better my friend..luv..
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Date: 11/15/2011 1:50:00 PM
Congrats Joyce on "Autumn Rain" being featured. Vince
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Date: 7/18/2011 12:04:00 PM
Stunning images Joyce ;) congratulations on your win! Lfde Wilma
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Date: 7/18/2011 10:18:00 AM
Beautiful Quatrain, Joyce. Many congrats on your WIN. Lainie
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Date: 7/18/2011 9:47:00 AM
Congratulations Joyce on your win in the contest of P.D. "Rain". Love, Carol
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Date: 7/17/2011 3:55:00 PM
Very enjoyable read on rain, Joyce :) Congrats on this refreshing write :D
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Date: 7/17/2011 8:23:00 AM
My congratulations on this win in the contest of P.D., Joyce
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Date: 7/17/2011 7:31:00 AM
A great write and win my poet friend...luv Michael
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Date: 7/17/2011 7:26:00 AM
Congrats Joyce on another great win with this very beautiful ..imagery filled ..piece on rain and Nature.. lovely as always my friend enjoy..
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Date: 7/17/2011 2:31:00 AM
Joyce, Congratulations on your great Rain entry! Thank you for entering your awesome poem about my favorite refreshing gift of life. Also thanks for supporting my contest. Have yourself a great and wonderful night,..p.d
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Date: 7/16/2011 6:12:00 AM
Absolutely Beautiful my friend. Excellent discription. I could see the forest as it welcomes the showers and all nature breathe a sigh of relief. Wonderful rhyme and rhythm. Really great. Godd Bless, JB
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Date: 7/15/2011 11:14:00 PM
This flows in such a beautiful..hugs
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