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Dawn greeted me with warm amber fingers as Autumn winds taunted cinnamon leaves clinging to branches where life still lingers. Seasonal changes bring strife; Nature's thieves steal Summer's foliage, and each tree grieves. By noon the saffron sun mourned for those lost, Ginger tinged leaves, riven before first frost. Pumpkin hued leaves spread across umber Earth lay in slumber. How I weeped in sorrow for those trees who had proudly given birth. They stand as headstones, no hope to borrow for their felled offspring to rise tomorrow. One last cleaving leaf drifted to the mire. Crimson was the sunset, ablaze in fire. :..............................: September 24th, 2017 Autumn Rhyme Royal Host: Dale G. Cozart required words: amber~cinnamon~saffron~ginger~pumpkin~umber~crimson~fire

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John Hamilton

Date: 10/30/2017 10:26:00 PM

Missed this one somehow, I was just thinking I hope she won with this one and I see you did place well, so congrats to you for the brilliant write, and for the sponsor for recognizing the majesty of your pen!!

Gregory Richard Barden

Date: 10/7/2017 1:12:00 AM

Gorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous work, my friend - the gif is beautiful, but even that comes up short to this wonderful write - have to fav this! Congrats on your well-deserved win, dear friend! <3

Lin Lane
Date: 10/23/2017 3:56:00 PM

Thank you ever so much, Greg.

Darren White

Date: 10/6/2017 8:55:00 AM

Love your Rhyme Royal. And congratulations are well deserved :) The inner rhyme didn't escape me ;)

Lin Lane
Date: 10/6/2017 9:34:00 AM

You never miss a thing, my little penguin friend. Thanks so much.

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 10/5/2017 9:27:00 PM

Great poem, lovely imagery though sad and sorrow filled. Congrats, Lin!

Lin Lane
Date: 10/6/2017 9:34:00 AM

I appreciate your thoughts, Kim. Thanks.

Jan Allison

Date: 10/5/2017 6:27:00 PM

Dropping back with my sincere congrats Lin:-) hugs jan xx

Lin Lane
Date: 10/6/2017 9:33:00 AM

Thanks so very much, Jan.

Sandra Haight

Date: 10/5/2017 4:10:00 PM

Such beautiful imagery in your Autumn poem, Lin. Nice use of the required words and use of enjambment for lovely flow. Congratulations on your fine placement. Sandra

Lin Lane
Date: 10/6/2017 9:33:00 AM

Thank you for so many wonderful compliments, Sandra.

Constance La France

Date: 10/5/2017 3:43:00 PM

Lin, so lovely, congratulations on your win !

Lin Lane
Date: 10/6/2017 9:33:00 AM

Thank you, Constance.

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 10/5/2017 2:01:00 PM

Congratulations on this lovely entry deservedly being on this short winner's list Lin!

Lin Lane
Date: 10/5/2017 3:21:00 PM

Thank you, dear Connie.

Dale Gregory Cozart

Date: 10/5/2017 9:45:00 AM

Congratulations on your 5th Place win! Thank you so much for taking the time to enter.

Lin Lane
Date: 10/5/2017 10:52:00 AM

Thank you for the honor of being on your list, Dale.

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 9/26/2017 3:53:00 AM

You did such an excellent job on this entry Lin. I know it will place high! : )

Lin Lane
Date: 10/5/2017 6:53:00 AM

Thank you for the encouragement you always offer, Connie.

Suzanne Delaney

Date: 9/24/2017 9:47:00 PM

A delight to find this level crafted poem, Lin: I am trying to kickstart my writing again and copied out the rules for this contest. Hope I can follow in your footsteps. G L in the contest. You really nailed it, girl. Hugs, SuZ

Lin Lane
Date: 9/25/2017 6:45:00 AM

Your comments are very encouraging, Suz, so I'll encourage you this way...write what comes to mind, what's in your heart, and look around you for inspiration. The change of season is full of wonder. Thank you for such glowing remarks and well wishes for beautiful writes.

Frederic Parker

Date: 9/24/2017 11:01:00 AM

Bravo dear poet captured the form and posted a lesson in poetry...good luck

Lin Lane
Date: 9/24/2017 11:09:00 AM

Frederic, your remarks always bring a smile to my lips. I recognize the sincerity of your words and thank you for your kindness.

Russell Sivey

Date: 9/24/2017 9:24:00 AM

Oh, the heartbreaking of this incredible write my friend! I surely loved reading this tremendous poem this morning! You have written a powerful poem on Autumns desertion of the trees leaves! But aren't they beautiful, even on the ground they can bring lots of color and beauty! What a remarkable piece, Great Work!!

Lin Lane
Date: 9/24/2017 11:08:00 AM

I thank you for your many compliments, Russell.

Jan Allison

Date: 9/24/2017 8:19:00 AM

Wow Lin this really is farewell to Autumn especially with the trees being like headstones mourning the loss of their leaves - absolutely awesome my friend!:-) (Just checking my stock phrases to make sure I've not used this comment earlier lol ) hugs jan xx

Lin Lane
Date: 9/24/2017 8:23:00 AM

First, thank you for the glorious comments on the death of Autumn leaves. Secondly, dear one, you needn't worry about having used a stock phrase. You would never do such a thing! When you comment it's sincere.