Autumn, You Are Best

Autumn, you are best in the time that I was born, In the beginning, when children scurry to school. Not in the end, when trees of leaves have been shorn By winds or flurries of snow when days are too cool. I love you in the time of Indian summer’s glow When days are still bright, and they linger into night, And trees along mountains are putting on a show, Even to Halloween when we revel in fright. Quickly how you pass into winter’s fierce grasp. You fall, and only recollections can I clasp. For Janette Fisher's the Season of Mist and Mellow Fruitfulness Poetry Contest
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Brown Avatar
September 21, 2011 at 9:15 AM
Congratulations on your win in Brian's sponsored contest Andrea. Love, Carol
Lucas Mcclure Avatar
September 19, 2011 at 6:45 AM
Congratulations on your wonderful win!-------Lori
Sweetheart Avatar
September 18, 2011 at 9:53 AM
CONGRATS ANDREA ON 3RD PLACE WIN WITH BEAUTIFUL LINES MY FRIEND...LUV..
Onclaud Avatar
September 18, 2011 at 8:23 AM
and your stuff is one of the best, andie..."I love you in the time of Indian summer’s glow", nice one..congrats with hugggs!
Kendrick Avatar
September 17, 2011 at 5:09 PM
Enjoyed your creative work..Congrats on your win..Sara
Freeman Avatar
September 17, 2011 at 1:10 PM
Andrea, beautiful rhyme! a superb win, worthy of the glory. Congratulations. Agape, Moses
Quigley Avatar
September 17, 2011 at 10:35 AM
Well written Andrea. Enjoyed the read. Congratulations
Gorelick Avatar
September 17, 2011 at 10:06 AM
Well done my dear..congrats to you ..you never disappoint. BG
Mehta Avatar
September 17, 2011 at 8:58 AM
Congratulations on the win in the contest of Brian, Andrea
Marcum Wong Avatar
September 17, 2011 at 8:42 AM
Congratulations on your win Andrea. This poem reminds me why autumn is my favorite time of year. Thank goodness it is finally here. A beautiful write!
Brumley Avatar
September 11, 2011 at 8:41 PM
Hi Andrea, yes fall is my favorite time of the year also, especially Indian Summer. I'm around just behind the curtain of silence, just a comment away. Thanks for noticing me as Igor would say, or rather my absence. I have been focused on life here lately and have seemed to have lost contact with my muse for the time being. Good luck in this contest.
Brown Avatar
September 8, 2011 at 8:30 AM
Stopping by your amazing poetry today to thank you for your kind comments on mine . Love, Carol
Ramsdale Avatar
September 4, 2011 at 5:43 PM
"Not in the end, when trees of leaves have been shorn" causes me to think of a spooky Halloween night. Good luck as Brian judges. CR
Babcock Avatar
September 3, 2011 at 2:29 PM
Wishing you a very Happy Birthday for tomorrow if I remember correctly your birthday is on the 5th so correct me if I am wrong. love phyl
Horne Avatar
September 3, 2011 at 10:38 AM
I love this piece on Autumn - yes, Halloween is just around the corner, isn't it?
Babcock Avatar
September 2, 2011 at 5:53 PM
GREAT WRITE. soup mail phyl
Devonshire Avatar
September 2, 2011 at 8:12 AM
Wow you get snow in September. It must be very cold where you live. October is my favorite month here, both for the cooler weather and Halloween. Best wishes in Brian's contest! Love, Carolyn
Onclaud Avatar
September 2, 2011 at 4:12 AM
love the splendor bathing in your song, heartie!... woot, this simp;y flow and glow!! best winning wishes.. hope to s mail you when you're no longer busy! :) love and huggs! :)
Neels Avatar
September 2, 2011 at 3:56 AM
Your love for Autumn shines through this one Andrea.. Good luck to you with that beauty. As for "Saturated - In Silence" nope not a repost as is "leaving behind his heart, both was written one morning when I couldn't sleep.. I tend to write more with my emotions when I can't sleep lol, another weird thing I do lol ;) love ya Wilma
Foster Avatar
September 2, 2011 at 2:58 AM
I must admit I miss the northern autumn. We are gearing up for summer, so all these lovely colourful autumn poems bring me pleasure. As ever well done. luv Marg
Nair Avatar
September 2, 2011 at 2:57 AM
i am not Joey, Andrea, i am S.Jagathsimhan Nair, or simply 'jag'..thanks for visiting my ' our fall'..thanks for your comments on 'Yakshi the whore', good luck in the contest, jag
Ramage Avatar
September 2, 2011 at 2:42 AM
Great poem, hmmm, seems that alot of the poets were fall babies, a creative time of year I guess. Take care. Lee
A   Avatar
September 2, 2011 at 1:04 AM
Am I missing something.. here..lol..... I live in TEXAS, so that means that we have summer 11 months out of the year... lol... we get rain~ cold wanna be winter~ and ~~leaves... hahahhahah our trees have no leaves. anyways... good luck with your wonderful entry... take care*luv~SKAT <--jajajaj
Poet Avatar
September 1, 2011 at 11:15 PM
It is very nice that you picked September as your theme...which is a very special month for you.Very soothing write here..brings a pleasant feeling.Best wishes for the contest.
Sumler Avatar
September 1, 2011 at 7:55 PM
You've certainly brought out the beauty of this season. Fantastic poetry finished off with a lovely and creative couplet!
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