Autumn Stirs the Senses

Spicy,pungent,crisp
Inhale Autumn's sweet incense
Divine smells of Fall
From the crackling cedar fires
To the pumpkins in the fields

                    Hot apple cider
                    Pumpkin pie and roast turkey
                    Tempting aromas
                    Epicurean delights
                    Autumn's bounty feeds the soul

                                       Fall's cascading hues                
                                       Mother Nature's paint palette
                                       Bejewels the trees
                                       Our senses all come alive
                                       As Fall too quickly passes










** for contest Enchantment of Fall...Tanka a Moment
sponsored by Amy Green
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Dietrich Avatar
May 9, 2012 at 8:45 PM
Wonderful job!! It even "falls" like autumn on the page! Congrats on your big win.
Williams Avatar
May 9, 2012 at 8:08 AM
Deb congrats on your win..david
Goodson Avatar
May 8, 2012 at 7:24 AM
WOW! I love your poem! Fall is my favorite season and you have captured its splinder. Congratulations on your 1st place win.
A   Avatar
May 7, 2012 at 8:47 PM
Hi, Deb.,.. you see your back.. and number one.. in this awesome contest... congratulations... a super hug for your win... always..PD
Kendrick Avatar
May 7, 2012 at 2:17 PM
Great work..Congrats on your win..Sara
Brown Avatar
May 7, 2012 at 12:25 PM
Congratulations on your win in the "Enchantment of Fall" contest Deb. Love, Carol
Song Avatar
May 6, 2012 at 2:10 PM
Hi Deb! Glad you are jumpin' back in the soup after you've been away for a while...You have been missed. Congrats on a wonderful welcome back win also...I too agree with Amy's comments below...a sizzling delight for the buds! :) Gwendolen
Green Avatar
May 6, 2012 at 9:39 AM
Just finished judging- better late than never :( I chose this as a 1st placer because it does literally "Stir the Senses". I can breathe and taste this poem. Amazing job, and thank you. A. Green
Wilson Avatar
May 6, 2012 at 12:28 PM
thankyou so very much for my 1st place win..I am honored
Johnson Avatar
October 16, 2010 at 2:02 PM
This is beautiful. Bet you win with it. Thanks for commenting on mine. Love, Joyce
Neels Avatar
October 16, 2010 at 12:30 PM
Deb your entry incorporates nature and the fabulous food that goes with the fall season. Wishing you the best in the contest with your write ;) take care and enjoy the rest of your weekend
Chappell Avatar
October 16, 2010 at 4:55 AM
it make you feel all warm inside this peace of work wonderful thank you [duncan[
Devonshire Avatar
October 15, 2010 at 12:31 PM
A sensual delight to celebrate the season, Deb. You offer us the sights, sounds, smells and even tastes of fall. I have not been able to come up with anything for this contest, but you produced a real gem. Best wishes for success! Love, Carolyn
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October 15, 2010 at 12:09 PM
Awesome write Deb.. good luck in Amy's contest.. she will luv.. enjoyed the hot apple cider and pumpkin pie lines... yummy ... might make for my sons this year..luv..good luck ...
Peranteau Avatar
October 15, 2010 at 9:36 AM
Enchanting indeed Deb ! I love this poem ! Have a great weekend ! much love, james
Dietrich Avatar
October 15, 2010 at 8:25 AM
YOu went all out describing fall, Deb. I bet this one does well in her contest! I very much enjoyed this. Luv, Andrea
Richards Avatar
October 15, 2010 at 8:05 AM
You have found the best that fall offers.......and encased it into a lovely lovely poem!! Well done Deb! Best of luck!!
Mehta Avatar
October 15, 2010 at 7:38 AM
Very wonderful multiple Tanks on autumn, enjoyed Deb
Gorelick Avatar
October 15, 2010 at 6:07 AM
This contest has produced so many lovely poems..yours is outstanding. It started my day off just right. BG
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