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Autumnal

Put away your bathing suit the dips in the pool are done
get the rake out of the garage, jumping in the leaves is fun.
The Halloween decorations include the ginormous spider;
exchange the ice-cold lemonade for hot apple cider.

The summers end raced tirelessly to the full autumn stop,
and the rain chills more with each pounding drop.
The heat of the sun fizzles out with each windy howl,
and the moon glared its face with an ice cold scowl.

Early fall boast trees with the most fiery bright hue
but time marches on colors become brown and gray stew.
Around the campfire people gather around and sing
as a church group leader strums his six strings.

Autumnal is the transition from summer to winter
Its weather patters are nestled in the center.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2023

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Kulkarni Avatar
November 10, 2023 at 9:32 AM
Lovely description of the autumn's arrival Miranda!!
Hawley Avatar
November 10, 2023 at 3:37 PM
Thank you very much!
Rodrigues Avatar
October 6, 2023 at 3:04 PM
Love this, Miranda! A fave! Congratulations!
Hawley Avatar
October 6, 2023 at 6:02 PM
Thank you, and I am glad this is one of your favorites!
Andresen Avatar
October 5, 2023 at 10:35 AM
- Beautifully described, congratulations on your win Miranda :) - hugs
Hawley Avatar
October 5, 2023 at 7:34 PM
Thank you!
Poet Avatar
October 5, 2023 at 9:58 AM
Miranda, congratulations on your triumphant win in my contest. This exquisite piece of poetry is a true feast for the senses, overflowing with an abundance of vivid and captivating imagery. Your mastery of language is evident in the flawless composition of this well-crafted sonnet. Within its verses, you skillfully portray the transitions with such intricate precision and eloquence that one cannot help but marvel at your artistry.
Hawley Avatar
October 5, 2023 at 7:34 PM
Cheers, and I am glad you choose mine as a winner. Thank you!
Mcintosh Avatar
September 30, 2023 at 8:20 PM
Love it! God bless you. Love, Gina
Hawley Avatar
September 30, 2023 at 9:23 PM
Thank you for that.
Bowring Avatar
September 29, 2023 at 2:11 AM
This is a beautiful, delightfully visual poem Miranda. Well written sonnet. You have described the transition so well. Very poetic lines,’ and the moon glared its face with an ice cold scowl’’ trees with the most fiery bright hue’. I particularly love the last line. Really enjoyed it. Thank you for sharing. :):)
Hawley Avatar
September 29, 2023 at 8:16 AM
I am glad you enjoyed this poem, thank you!
Jones Avatar
September 27, 2023 at 1:59 PM
This is a lovely poem!
Hawley Avatar
September 27, 2023 at 2:12 PM
Thank you for that!
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