Autumn Rapture

Autumn is a woman. Bedecked in gold and crimson, hair
Upswept, serene, she warmly glistens till capriciously shaking her
Tresses loose and imbibing northern winds, she begins to
Undulate, and underneath a streaked
Magenta twilight sky, this loveliest of
Nymphs then beckons you. . .

Rhapsodies of memories not played since long
Ago rise up in you. Old
Passions never quite forgotten swell your breast. Surrendered
To, she can unleash in you. . . feelings yet
Untapped. But all too soon, her
Rhythm, tenuous, recedes, and all who have ever been
Enraptured, must face the old man Winter’s cold embrace.

An oldie
for  the 'Any Acrostic of 10 to 12 lines' Poetry Contest of Line Gauthier
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010


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Date: 4/18/2021 7:10:00 PM
I love this, Andrea! Phenomenal descriptions! Going in my favs! Congrats on your well deserved 1st place win! Blessings, Kim M
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Date: 4/17/2021 10:35:00 AM
Congratulations on your win. A "wonderful" Autumn Rapture Acrostic. Have a blessed day/weekend with your win................
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Date: 4/17/2021 6:39:00 AM
So exquisite, Andrea, congratulations on your win:)
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Date: 4/17/2021 6:11:00 AM
Amazingly enchanting! Congrats on your stand alone top win, Andrea!
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Date: 4/17/2021 5:28:00 AM
You deserve a double first for this my friend exquisite poetry and a talented write. - so well portrayed crafted and created. Hugs and blessings, Jennifer.
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Date: 4/16/2021 11:20:00 PM
Congrats on your win! creates a beautiful image of autumn!
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Date: 4/16/2021 8:12:00 PM
Congratulations on your win, Andrea. Well-done!
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Date: 11/18/2017 9:37:00 PM
Beautiful imagery. Congrats on your win, Andrea.
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Date: 10/25/2017 8:57:00 AM
An amazing Acrostic Andrea, congratulations...
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Date: 10/25/2017 8:42:00 AM
Andrea, I love this write, such beautiful imagery. Congrats! John
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Date: 10/23/2017 4:29:00 PM
Just beautiful Andrea, congrats :)
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Date: 9/24/2016 2:25:00 PM
Andrea- beautiful acrostic lady...congratulations on your placement :)-luloo
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Date: 9/24/2016 10:39:00 AM
Beautiful--an understatement! Congrats on your win. Will add to favorites! Janice
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Date: 9/24/2016 12:34:00 AM
Andrea, I really don't like Acrostic, but this one is perfect and the imagery was excellent. I had to close blink several times in order to make that acrostic feeling and look go away. LololoL;) ;), Congratulations on your nice win, stop by my blog "Where do poets go." Celebrate with me if you'd like. Take care *SKAT*
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Date: 10/19/2012 9:45:00 AM
Well i will not argue with you, Andrea regarding autumn being a woman, the imagery here is outstanding... especially as Old Man Winter waits.... sounds a bit like me haha ... love this...
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Date: 5/22/2012 7:27:00 PM
love it Andrea, many congrats on your win in the contest
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Date: 5/22/2012 1:47:00 PM
Andrea congrats on your win..David
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Date: 5/22/2012 9:03:00 AM
Well written............ George
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Date: 5/21/2012 7:15:00 PM
I love the metaphor of autumn as a woman. Or is it simile. Never could get them straight. Love the poem. Rhapsodies of memory - terrific.
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Date: 5/21/2012 9:11:00 AM
Really beautiful...enjoyed much Andrea. Congrats.
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Date: 5/21/2012 8:04:00 AM
Congratulations on your placement in Susan's "Any Old Acrostic" contest Andrea. Love, Carol
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Date: 5/20/2012 4:52:00 PM
Congrats on your win, Andrea. Outstanding. Nice going, my friend. hugs, Ralph
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Date: 4/22/2011 5:17:00 PM
An autumn delight, Andrea!
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Date: 3/22/2011 4:14:00 PM
Wow I love this one. I like the way you personify autumn and throw her in the arms of old man winter. She is getting some might cold arms to fall into. ha ha love phyl
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Date: 9/3/2010 10:53:00 AM
Beautiful Acrostic!! Sensual as I picture Autumn being- and I do picture this season as a playful, beautiful Nymph. I have written about Autumn's caprice :) This is lovely, Andrea! Hugs, Kris
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