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Autumn Reverie

An ample log burns softly on the fire
Where I’ve curled up to read a favorite book.
Hot cocoa in a steaming mug helps me retire
To the fantasy of painted woods and brook.
The road to now is one I’m glad I took!


1st Place in “English Quintain, Any Theme, Write as if Doing Theme at the Moment” Contest; Sponsored by Sara Kendrick

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Sara Kendrick

Date: 8/14/2017 1:52:00 PM

I was so delighted to read your poem..Thanks for the entry in my contest your participation was encouraging and uplifting to me..Congrats on your placement..Sara

Dean Wood
Date: 8/20/2017 1:09:00 AM

Sara, It is an honor to have done so well in your contest. Thank you for taking the time and effort to sponsor it. My first Quintain was awkward. I felt good about this one. Thank you.

Joanna Daniel

Date: 8/14/2017 7:53:00 AM

A beautiful poem to which any book lover can relate, congratulations, Dean:)

Dean Wood
Date: 8/14/2017 9:30:00 AM

Kinda makes me wish I didn't have to go to work some days! Thank you for your comment! -- Dean

Subimal Sinha-Roy

Date: 8/13/2017 11:31:00 PM

Congratulations, Dean, on your win and the place.

Dean Wood
Date: 8/14/2017 9:29:00 AM

Thank you!

Sunita U.D Palawon

Date: 8/13/2017 12:38:00 PM

Congrats for the 1st place friend. Wonderful quintain. Keep it up!:)Sunita

Dean Wood
Date: 8/14/2017 9:28:00 AM

Thank you Sunita. Glad you enjoyed it. -- Dean

Susan Ashley

Date: 8/12/2017 11:19:00 PM

Hi Dean, back again to congratulation you on your first place win!

Dean Wood
Date: 8/14/2017 9:28:00 AM

I appreciate the support Susan, thank you!

Vijay Pandit

Date: 8/12/2017 4:13:00 PM

Congrats on your first place win!

Dean Wood
Date: 8/14/2017 9:27:00 AM

Thank you Vijay.

Heidi Sands

Date: 8/12/2017 7:04:00 AM

Congratulations on this great 1st place win Dean :)

Dean Wood
Date: 8/14/2017 9:27:00 AM

Thanks Heidi!

Dale Gregory Cozart

Date: 8/11/2017 8:52:00 AM

Congrats on 1st place, Dean!

Dean Wood
Date: 8/11/2017 8:55:00 AM

Thanks Dale!

Gregory Richard Barden

Date: 7/28/2017 9:34:00 PM

Wonderfully-written, Dean, and a gorgeous poem! Congrats!

Dean Wood
Date: 7/31/2017 8:56:00 AM

Thank you Greg. Your encouragement means a lot to me.

Susan Ashley

Date: 7/28/2017 7:59:00 PM

Hi Dean, this is very lovely and tranquil, a beautiful snapshot of life. Congrats on your win! :)

Dean Wood
Date: 7/31/2017 9:01:00 AM

Thank you Susan. This is my second Quintain. The first was a disaster. I appreciate your feedback.

Alesia Leach

Date: 7/28/2017 7:28:00 PM

hmmm, sounds wonderful beautiful imagery.

Dean Wood
Date: 7/31/2017 9:11:00 AM

Thank you Alesia.

Pashang Salehi

Date: 7/28/2017 7:05:00 PM

Truly I got lost in your thoughts.... I do have something like this, I called it, in the Fall....

Dean Wood
Date: 7/31/2017 9:11:00 AM

I read your poem. I enjoyed it and your painting as well. Very talented. - Dean

Freddie Robinson Jr.

Date: 7/28/2017 3:37:00 PM

Aah ... the joy making the right choice is a poet's golden reward, is it not, Dean. A wonderful descriptive poem w/deeper spiritual implications. Stellar write, my friend. Love always.

Dean Wood
Date: 7/31/2017 9:06:00 AM

Thank you for your kind words Freddie.