Autumnal

Autumnal 9-26-23 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Autumnal Autumn spreads autumnal wings Between sun and celestial And soars into hues of dusky blue vaults, When leaves drip in shades of ochre crimson, Gliding through boughs on pinions Of splendor, robed in aubergine, Leaving marigold feathers to flutter on fields Like the scent of umber down. Autumnal guardian fans out majestic plumes, Steward of golden magenta glory Drifts on a soft plumage of harvest serenades When golden love notes sail above grandeur - Quiver as summer dances into slumber On amber brewed scarlet currents - Wings that never weary trail orange tides Into harbingers of violet vernal vitality. ~Autumn spreads autumnal wings~

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Kim Rodrigues

Date: 10/6/2023 3:01:00 PM

Of splendor, robed in aubergine, Leaving marigold feathers to flutter on fields Like the scent of umber down...so cool! Congratulations!

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 10/5/2023 10:26:00 AM

- Back with a happy congratulations, Sam :) - hugs

Sotto Poet

Date: 10/5/2023 8:20:00 AM

Sam, So classy as ever, my friend. Your imagination is soaring high into 'hues of blue vaults' like autumn leaves 'gliding through boughs on pinions of splendor,'! You have spread your wings as autumn wings that never get weary! Excellent.

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 10/5/2023 8:11:00 AM

Congratulations on your win. Love your line "Autumn spreads autumnal wings." So true. Have a blessed day writing away....................

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 10/2/2023 1:08:00 PM

- Thank you for giving me this beautiful autumn picture, Sam - Really enjoy your color choice :) - Best wishes in the contest :) - hugs

Brian Sambourne

Date: 9/29/2023 9:37:00 PM

So many memorable lines here Sam, like "when leaves drip in shades of ochre." Congratulations! Be well. Brian

Valsa George

Date: 9/28/2023 9:18:00 PM

So classy as ever, dear Sam. Your imagination is soaring high into 'hues of bliue vaults' like autumn leaves 'gliding through boughs on pinions of splendor,'! You have spread your wings as autumn wings that never get weary! Excellent.

Tom Woody

Date: 9/28/2023 7:01:00 PM

Amber brewed scarlet currents... great line. I'm not huge on seasonal poetry but this is enticing

Paige Hind

Date: 9/28/2023 4:54:00 PM

Like a piece of music, this one! Very very classy...

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 9/28/2023 3:01:00 PM

So so gorgeous. A winner for sure

Silent One

Date: 9/28/2023 12:40:00 PM

What a wonderful use of words to weave a poem full of imagery which perfectly depicts Autumn.. Love that line, Leaving marigold feathers to flutter on fields .. The way you have described things here is so poetic...

Sara Etgen-Baker

Date: 9/27/2023 2:43:00 PM

I do so appreciate your metaphor of comparing autumn to a bird's plummage. You've so captured the essence of this beautiful season. I especially like 'quiver as summer dances into slumber...' Perfect! Have a great evening, Sara

Sam Kauffman
Date: 10/13/2023 9:50:00 AM

Hi Sara! Thank you so much for your beautiful feedback and glorious compliments. How blessed are we that even in the face of the horrific we experience the wonder and awe of the "plumage" of autumn - God's magnificence and whimsy on display! Have a wonderful weekend! Blessings of autumn joy to you!

Joanna Daniel

Date: 9/27/2023 3:29:00 AM

Beautifully enchanting, Sam:)

Sam Kauffman
Date: 9/27/2023 11:01:00 AM

Thank you so much, Jo! I like your description of this poem as "enchanting!" Truly autumn is an enchanted season - a fairyland of color, texture and amazing sights! Hope you are well. Blessings!