Autumn Zenith

Autumn bequeaths 
chestnut dappled 
ethereal forests 
graciously hued in
jeweled kaleidoscope leaves
migrating north on 
primeval quiet 
river snow
tapering under 
violet winter's
xeroxed yielding zenith.

11/13/21

Entered in 'Z' contest
Sponsor: Constance La France
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La France Avatar
December 11, 2021 at 3:01 PM
Michelle, congratulations on your Third Place win in my "Z" Contest, very nice ~ love and serenity _ Constance
Kauffman Avatar
December 7, 2021 at 1:05 PM
Back with a second round of congratulations for this richly painted poem picture Michelle. So happy to see it on the winners list again. High fives and kudos to the poem artist!
Rodrigues Avatar
November 19, 2021 at 6:30 AM
Lovely imagery, Michelle! Congratulations!
Allison Avatar
November 18, 2021 at 12:04 PM
Your poem flows so beautifully Michelle, many congrats on your win:-) hugs Jan xx
Kauffman Avatar
November 18, 2021 at 10:02 AM
So many outstandingly beautiful images, Michelle - truly your trademark woven into the poetic beauty and intricacy of your lines. Love "xeroxed!" Congrats and high fives!
Baker Avatar
November 17, 2021 at 11:28 AM
Well written Abcedarian, Michelle The connection were smooth and easy to read. A poet friend, Bill
Dietrich Avatar
November 16, 2021 at 3:58 PM
a very well deserved win here. Lovely!
Peck Avatar
November 16, 2021 at 3:12 PM
Very awesome! My poem got on a stupid path and really made little sense. I spent hours trying to get a somewhat medical X word. Duh. Very impressive to go in order Congratulations!
Alex Avatar
November 15, 2021 at 11:36 PM
God! What alphabetic writing! Congratulations!
Agustin Avatar
November 15, 2021 at 9:46 PM
Wow! Congrats! Thanks for sharing this, making me vicariously delight in Autumn's blessings (since I live in an "Autumnless" country.) God bless you...
Daniel Avatar
November 15, 2021 at 8:47 PM
Splendid, congratulations:)
Leiser Avatar
November 15, 2021 at 5:31 PM
Congrats on your mesmerizing poem, Michelle! Really love this one! :)
Faulkner Avatar
November 15, 2021 at 8:38 PM
Thank you for your kind comment, Laura~
Kelii Kekaula Avatar
November 15, 2021 at 5:11 PM
An exceptionally incredible flawless gem, Michelle! Primeval is one of those tip-of-my-tongue words that in all my writes, you'll not find, ugh! My compliments on your placement in my contest, Aloha!
Faulkner Avatar
November 15, 2021 at 8:38 PM
I was hesitant at first to use 'primeval' but it just fit so well with the feel I was going for, so I am so glad you liked it! Thank you very much for the placement in your contest, William~
Watt Avatar
November 15, 2021 at 3:21 PM
Michelle, this is so seamless in its flow and meaning within a context of a very difficult form. I really love 'Ethereal Forests Graciously Hued In Jeweled Kaleidoscope'. Your imagery is gorgeous and original. You really have a keen grasp of balancing your verbs, nouns, and adjectives, and framing them so they thrive with only 3 prepositions and no articles. A master class in the abecedarian style... excellent through and through.
Watt Avatar
November 17, 2021 at 11:57 AM
Ironically, the Science of the Heart is playing out before our eyes: your intuition for artistry allows these beautiful words to flow seamlessly, as my brain is creating spreadsheets and pie charts of prepositions and articles, lol. Congrats on your win!
Faulkner Avatar
November 15, 2021 at 8:37 PM
The challenge is to make it flow like one long sentence, I was not even thinking of the specific grammar issues, but am so flattered by your generous support, (and that line was my favorite too!)
Poet Avatar
November 14, 2021 at 8:34 PM
Michelle, you rose to the contest, with this inventive abecedarian. Best of luck in the contest.
Faulkner Avatar
November 15, 2021 at 8:35 PM
Thank you kindly, Lasaad~
Wolf Avatar
November 14, 2021 at 4:17 PM
You've got Autumn 'A to Z' here, Michelle. All bases covered! :) gw
Faulkner Avatar
November 15, 2021 at 8:34 PM
All to Zero, I guess! Thanks, gw
Deo Avatar
November 14, 2021 at 10:14 AM
Your commentators are generous and correct; Sally hit it spot on. Loved this poem, our Creative and Ever-Giving poet. shalom shalom, Paz!
Faulkner Avatar
November 15, 2021 at 8:34 PM
You are so kind, I am very grateful for your encouraging comments!
Leffanta Avatar
November 14, 2021 at 10:12 AM
Xeroxed certainly got me! How did we live without it? Aloha!
Faulkner Avatar
November 15, 2021 at 8:31 PM
Yep, we're old enough to remember the good ole copy machine at the office~
Proxenos Avatar
November 14, 2021 at 5:10 AM
Wow Michelle what a creative magic write in alphabetical form of how Autumn graciously gives in to Winter approaching. Awesome entry to the contest. Hugs and blessings, Jennifer.
Faulkner Avatar
November 15, 2021 at 8:33 PM
Thank you kindly, Jennifer (btw, are the seasons reversed in your part of the world -i.e. september october november are spring, not fall?)
Eslinger Avatar
November 14, 2021 at 2:40 AM
Michelle, sorry spellcheck messed your name, oh well my dear Michelle, be well!
Faulkner Avatar
November 15, 2021 at 8:32 PM
No worries :)
Eslinger Avatar
November 14, 2021 at 2:33 AM
I Belle, wonderfully done! It was waiting to be written. I forgot I was reading an alphabet-assigned form, because it flowed so well. Best wishes for success. xo. sally
Faulkner Avatar
November 15, 2021 at 8:32 PM
I am so flattered, that means a lot coming from someone of your talent, thank you my new friend~
Cunningham Avatar
November 14, 2021 at 12:46 AM
You rose well to the challenge with this creative abecedarian Michelle, my favourite season. Good luck in the contest and hope your weekend is going well.
Faulkner Avatar
November 15, 2021 at 8:32 PM
Thank you very much, Tom~
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