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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Merryman Avatar
April 18, 2021 at 7:10 PM
I love this, Andrea! Phenomenal descriptions! Going in my favs! Congrats on your well deserved 1st place win! Blessings, Kim M
Goldsmith Avatar
April 17, 2021 at 10:35 AM
Congratulations on your win. A "wonderful" Autumn Rapture Acrostic. Have a blessed day/weekend with your win................
Daniel Avatar
April 17, 2021 at 6:39 AM
So exquisite, Andrea, congratulations on your win:)
Seeker Avatar
April 17, 2021 at 6:11 AM
Amazingly enchanting! Congrats on your stand alone top win, Andrea!
Proxenos Avatar
April 17, 2021 at 5:28 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.
Radhakrishna Avatar
April 16, 2021 at 11:20 PM
Congrats on your win! creates a beautiful image of autumn!
Hankins Avatar
April 16, 2021 at 8:12 PM
Congratulations on your win, Andrea. Well-done!
Gauthier Avatar
November 18, 2017 at 9:37 PM
Beautiful imagery. Congrats on your win, Andrea.
Smith Avatar
October 25, 2017 at 8:57 AM
An amazing Acrostic Andrea, congratulations...
Gondolf Avatar
October 25, 2017 at 8:42 AM
Andrea, I love this write, such beautiful imagery. Congrats! John
Smith Avatar
October 23, 2017 at 4:29 PM
Just beautiful Andrea, congrats :)
Scars Avatar
September 24, 2016 at 2:25 PM
Andrea- beautiful acrostic lady...congratulations on your placement :)-luloo
Canerdy Avatar
September 24, 2016 at 10:39 AM
Beautiful--an understatement! Congrats on your win. Will add to favorites! Janice
A  Avatar
September 24, 2016 at 12:34 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*
Horsman Avatar
October 19, 2012 at 9:45 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...
Roberts Avatar
May 22, 2012 at 7:27 PM
love it Andrea, many congrats on your win in the contest
Williams Avatar
May 22, 2012 at 1:47 PM
Andrea congrats on your win..David
Aul Avatar
May 22, 2012 at 9:03 AM
Well written............ George
Grisetti Avatar
May 21, 2012 at 7:15 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.
Rozario Avatar
May 21, 2012 at 9:11 AM
Really beautiful...enjoyed much Andrea. Congrats.
Brown Avatar
May 21, 2012 at 8:04 AM
Congratulations on your placement in Susan's "Any Old Acrostic" contest Andrea. Love, Carol
Taylor Avatar
May 20, 2012 at 4:52 PM
Congrats on your win, Andrea. Outstanding. Nice going, my friend. hugs, Ralph
Durbin Avatar
April 22, 2011 at 5:17 PM
An autumn delight, Andrea!
Babcock Avatar
March 22, 2011 at 4:14 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
Walters Avatar
September 3, 2010 at 10:53 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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