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Autumn Through the Years

Each autumn comes with vivid memories,
awakening my sensitivities
to smiles and sorrows of the years gone by
still moving me to laugh, reflect, and cry.

I’m looking at a special photo book.
How sweet my mama and my nephew look!
It was in fall we lost them. Now the sight
of loved ones born in autumn brings delight.

I’ll lay my book aside and say a prayer
of thanks for autumn joys beyond compare.
With loved ones and my memories, I’m blessed.
I have God’s guidance for each daily quest.

September 11, 2020
Contest: Autumn-Fall Rhyme Challenge     
Sponsor: Tania Kitchin


September 25, 2020
Poetry Contest Title: Completely Your Choice (16)     Placed 1st
Sponsor: Brian Strand
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George   Avatar
September 26, 2020 at 7:18 PM
Simply beautiful, Janice. Many congrats on your top-notch win. ~Elaine
Canerdy Avatar
September 27, 2020 at 12:32 PM
Thanks so much, Elaine. Janice
Allison Avatar
September 26, 2020 at 5:08 PM
such a moving poem Janice, I guess autumn is a time for reflection and as the trees lose their leaves we can look back om those we have lost. hugs jan xx
Canerdy Avatar
September 26, 2020 at 5:55 PM
Thank you so much, Jan. Janice
Kelii Kekaula Avatar
September 26, 2020 at 10:41 AM
Sad memories resonates from your book to mines near me, Janice, lovely write, my compliments on your win, Aloha! William
Canerdy Avatar
September 26, 2020 at 5:56 PM
Thank you so much, William. Janice
Dietrich Avatar
September 13, 2020 at 1:58 PM
Both losses and gains you have had in fall. Now that I think of it, so have I! This was a pleasure to read, Janice.
Canerdy Avatar
September 13, 2020 at 2:18 PM
Thanks so much, Andrea. Janice
Pandit Avatar
September 12, 2020 at 4:23 AM
Enjoyed the soothing tone of theses reflections.. evoking memories in autumn's delights. Well written poem, Janice.
Canerdy Avatar
September 12, 2020 at 6:46 AM
Thanks so much, Vijay. Janice
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