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'Autumn Lane' by Thomas Kinkade

Premiere Contest WinnerAutumn Royal


Autumn Royal

We cherish Autumn's gift when Summer goes;
its fire of red and ginger scenes amaze.
The beauty of those brilliant hues foreclose
the thoughts of Winter gloom post Autumn's blaze.
Rich amber, cinnamon, and pumpkin haze
stretch wide for miles along the country lanes;
a lovely glow we hope and pray remains.

Yet soon, leaves fall and spread the waiting ground
with Fall's bright orange-saffron-umber shawl.
Still happily, we hold these days renowned
to keep us pleased before cold Winter's call
bedims the glow with its first snow-filled squall.
But, as all things in life maintain a scheme,
the crimson days of Fall must lose their gleam.


Sandra M. Haight

~First Place~
Premier Contest: Autumn Royal
Sponsor: Dale Gregory Cozart
Judged: 10/05/2017

Required Words:  Amber Cinnamon Crimson Fire Ginger Pumpkin Saffron Umber
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Dutta Avatar
November 8, 2017 at 11:29 PM
So Nice! WONDERFUL Big Congrats to win top.
Haight Avatar
November 11, 2017 at 8:17 AM
Thank you, Anisha. So happy you enjoyed it. Hugs, Sandra
Grasso Avatar
October 24, 2017 at 8:17 AM
How graceful and elegant! Beautiful, Sandra! Congratulations on your win. ...Fran
Haight Avatar
October 26, 2017 at 4:16 PM
Francis, I appreciate your visit, congratulations, and supportive comments. Thank you so much. Sandra
Gauthier Avatar
October 9, 2017 at 10:53 PM
awesome poem. congrats on your win.
Haight Avatar
October 26, 2017 at 4:15 PM
Line, thank you so much for reading my poem, your congrats, and your supportive comments. Sandra
Barden Avatar
October 7, 2017 at 1:07 AM
Gorgeous write, Sandra, and the right pick for the top - blessings and congrats on your win! :-)
Haight Avatar
October 26, 2017 at 4:14 PM
Gregory, thank you very much for your congratulations and uplifting comments. Sandra
Warrior Avatar
October 6, 2017 at 8:22 AM
Beautifully done my friend...Congrats!!! on your top win Sandra...god bless...^WW^
Haight Avatar
October 6, 2017 at 8:06 PM
Thank you, Winged Warrior, for your supportive comment and congrats! Sandra
Pandit Avatar
October 6, 2017 at 6:37 AM
I enjoyed reading this lovely poem--it well deserved the first place win--congrats Sandra!
Haight Avatar
October 6, 2017 at 8:05 PM
Thank you, Vijay! I appreciate your nice comment and congrats. Sandra
Hawkins Avatar
October 6, 2017 at 5:56 AM
congratulations on you winning..
Haight Avatar
October 6, 2017 at 8:04 PM
Thank you very much, Craig, for your visit and congratulations. Sandra
Georgieva Avatar
October 6, 2017 at 3:12 AM
Congrats on your first place ,your poem is wonderful!:)
Haight Avatar
October 6, 2017 at 8:04 PM
Thank you so much, Victoria! I appreciate your visit and kind comments. Sandra
Tor Avatar
October 5, 2017 at 10:31 PM
Sandra congratulations on your First place Win. Excellent write.
Haight Avatar
October 6, 2017 at 8:03 PM
Thank you again, Michael, for your visit and supportive comments. Sandra
La France Avatar
October 5, 2017 at 3:36 PM
Sandra, congratulations on your trophy win with this majestic autumn poem !
Haight Avatar
October 5, 2017 at 4:26 PM
Thank you very much, Constance! Much appreciated. Hugs, Sandra
Pett Avatar
October 5, 2017 at 2:32 PM
Congratulations on your well deserved win Sandra, excellent rhyme royal, a joy to read. :))
Haight Avatar
October 5, 2017 at 4:25 PM
Thank you so much, Roy. Sandra
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October 5, 2017 at 1:24 PM
Sandra, congrats on your well deserved win! Makes me wish I was riding down that country lane enjoying the scenery.
Haight Avatar
October 5, 2017 at 4:25 PM
Thank you so much, John. Sandra
Marcum Wong Avatar
October 5, 2017 at 12:51 PM
Congratulations on your wonderful well deserved First Place Sandra. Lovely! : )
Haight Avatar
October 5, 2017 at 4:25 PM
Thank you very much, Connie! Hugs, Sandra
Hamilton Avatar
October 5, 2017 at 12:33 PM
Wonderful write Sandra, congrats on a worthy winner!
Haight Avatar
October 5, 2017 at 4:24 PM
Thank you very much, John
Lane Avatar
October 5, 2017 at 10:45 AM
Tis a beautiful rhyming poem, Sandra. So well done and congratulations on the honor of 1st place.
Haight Avatar
October 5, 2017 at 4:22 PM
Thank you very much, Lin! Hugs, Sandra
Allison Avatar
October 5, 2017 at 9:54 AM
Wow Sandra how did I miss this beauty! Many congrats on your top spot:-):-) hugs jan xx
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October 5, 2017 at 9:46 AM
Congrats, Sandra, on your most deserved top win!
Haight Avatar
October 5, 2017 at 4:21 PM
Thank you so much, Kim. Hugs, Sandra
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October 5, 2017 at 9:42 AM
Congratulations on your 1st Place win! Thank you so much for taking the time to enter.
Haight Avatar
October 5, 2017 at 4:21 PM
Thank you very much, Dale, for offering a fine contest and for my wonderful placement. I enjoyed writing for your contest. Sandra
One Avatar
September 8, 2017 at 5:16 AM
such a beautiful poem with wonderful imagery... hope all is well with you Sandra..
Haight Avatar
September 8, 2017 at 3:29 PM
Thank you so much, Silent One, for your lovely comment. All is well; just spending less of my time on PS due to other projects taking up my time. Sandra
Smith Avatar
September 7, 2017 at 1:30 PM
Terrific entry Sandra, best wishes...
Haight Avatar
September 8, 2017 at 3:30 PM
Thank you very much, Charlie. Sandra
Sands Avatar
September 7, 2017 at 10:42 AM
Well written Sandra. Good luck in the contest :)
Haight Avatar
September 8, 2017 at 3:31 PM
Thank you for your nice comment and best wishes for the contest, Heidi. Sandra
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