Roy Pett | + Follow Poet |
Rhyme Royal | + Fav Poem | Comment | Email | Print |

Autumn Royal

Mother Nature makes seasonal progress 
as cold autumnal winds crimson our cheeks,
grandiose trees shed umber morning dress
mackerel skies on fire behind mountain peaks 
reflected in slow running pumpkin creeks,
from long hot humid days to long dark nights
we will now enjoy all autumns delights,

sweet fresh smells in morning amber half light
farmers harvesting cinnamon ripe wheat
migrating birds gather to take long flight,
summer, winter, is autumn bittersweet,
ginger tinged petals of sweet marguerite 
bathed in bright glorious saffron sunlight, 
autumn brings new beginnings and pleasure 
beautiful sights, memories we treasure.

Composed 2nd October 2017.
Contest Autumn rhyme royal.
sponsored by Dale Gregory Cozart.

Copyright © Roy Pett | Year Posted 2017

Please Login to post a comment

John Fleming Date: 11/1/2017 2:09:00 PM Love all of it...and that line " Mackerel skies on fire behind mountain peaks" is especially good - fine work, Roy! My best regards. :) john Login to Reply Roy Pett Date: 11/2/2017 5:02:00 AM Thank you very much for your very kind comment John,really pleased you liked this, thanks again for your support and encouragement much appreciated. :))

Andrea Dietrich Date: 10/7/2017 7:44:00 PM Utterly gorgeous. I see congrats on it but don't know what placement you got. Anyway, it was well deserved. Congrats. Login to Reply Roy Pett Date: 10/8/2017 3:03:00 AM Thank you so much for your very kind comment and congratulations Andrea, I am over the moon with my placement in the contest (9th), thanks again for your support. :))

Gregory Richard Barden Date: 10/7/2017 1:14:00 AM Roy - Congratulations on your well-deserved win with this wonderful write - blessings and keep up the great work, my friend! :-) Login to Reply Roy Pett Date: 10/8/2017 3:00:00 AM Thank you very much for your very kind comment and congratulations Gregory, really pleased you liked this. :))

Kim Rodrigues Date: 10/5/2017 9:32:00 PM Roy, a beautiful display of nature! Congrats! Login to Reply Roy Pett Date: 10/6/2017 2:46:00 AM Thank you very much for your very kind comment and congratulations, really appreciated Kim. :))

Jan Allison Date: 10/5/2017 6:34:00 PM absolutely stunning Roy i adore the imagery and image as Autumn is my favourite season:-) congrats on your win:-) hugs jan xx Login to Reply Roy Pett Date: 10/6/2017 2:43:00 AM Thank you so much Jan, you are very kind, summer for me though all the seasons have their beauty. :))

Sandra Haight Date: 10/5/2017 4:18:00 PM Lovely imagery in your Autumn poem, Roy, along. I especially like the last two lines! Congrats on your placement on this short list of winners. Sandra Login to Reply Roy Pett Date: 10/5/2017 5:09:00 PM Thank you very much for your very kind comment and congratulations Sandra, So pleased for this to be placed, thanks again for your support. :))

Constance La France Date: 10/5/2017 3:46:00 PM Roy, congratulations on your impressive poem and placement and I love your image too ! Login to Reply Roy Pett Date: 10/5/2017 5:06:00 PM Thank you so much for your very kind comment and congratulations, I really appreciate your support. :))

Alesia Leach Date: 10/5/2017 3:32:00 PM My goodness... that was beautiful Login to Reply Roy Pett Date: 10/5/2017 5:04:00 PM Thank you Alesia, so pleased you liked this, thanks again for your support. :))

Connie Marcum Wong Date: 10/5/2017 2:13:00 PM This is lovely with outstanding imagery Roy! Congratulations on your placement! : ) Login to Reply Roy Pett Date: 10/5/2017 5:00:00 PM Thank you so much Connie for your very kind comment, you are very kind. :))

Darren White Date: 10/5/2017 10:54:00 AM Congratulations Roy, that was a fabulous Rhyme Royal :) Login to Reply Roy Pett Date: 10/5/2017 11:42:00 AM Thank you very much Darren, this is encouraging, really pleased with the placement. :))

Dale Gregory Cozart Date: 10/5/2017 9:47:00 AM Congratulations on your 9th Place win! Thank you so much for taking the time to enter. Login to Reply Roy Pett Date: 10/5/2017 11:37:00 AM Thank you Dale, so pleased that you thought this was good enough to be placed. :))

Susan Ashley Date: 10/2/2017 7:09:00 PM Wow Roy, a stunning write. So colorful and the imagery is excellent. Great rhythm, rhyme and glorious lines. Enjoyed. Good luck in the contest! :) Login to Reply Roy Pett Date: 10/4/2017 4:51:00 AM Thank you so much Susan, kind comments especially from an accomplished poet such as you are really appreciated and encouraging, I can't thank you enough. :))

Vijay Pandit Date: 10/2/2017 6:43:00 PM Beautiful imagery..well written..best for a win! Login to Reply Roy Pett Date: 10/4/2017 4:40:00 AM Thank you very much for your very kind comment, best wishes and your support and encouragement much appreciated. :))

Sunlite Wanter Date: 10/2/2017 6:28:00 PM Stunning! Stunning poetry; stunning picture. Into my faves. Login to Reply Roy Pett Date: 10/4/2017 4:38:00 AM Wow Thank you so much Sunlite, I feel honoured, thanks for your very kind comment, adding this to your favourites and for your support and encouragement. :))