Lin Lane Poet Rhyme

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Autumnal Contest sponsored by Sotto Poet  ~  September 29, 2023

Autumnal

"A melody whispers through the trees in the Autumnal season.
A colorful song, a sing along, and nature's beauty is the reason."
                                                                ~ by poet


In the night, a mellow mist softly veiled
verdant meadows, and over valleys it hailed.
But in dawning skies, sunshine prevailed.
His golden rays warmed the lands,
and it was trusted to him for safe keeping.
Leaves rustled from gentle winds sweeping
as willow branches began their weeping.
Autumnal changes made many demands.

Tree limbs are bare in this season of the year.
They seem to be desolately sad and drear
as though gloomy, in mourning they appear.
In a flux of malaise is a grove of elms.
Pumpkins are being harvested in fields.
Maize and wheat crops giving abundant yields.
Scythes, the tools, the farmer now wields.
With a chromatic palette, Autumn overwhelms.

Upon heavy boughs, ripened apples teeter.
The early harvest produces those much sweeter.
These things I see and write in poetic meter.
I see migratory birds flapping their wings.
Daylight dims much sooner in this season.
Mother Nature's calendar is the reason
the night air has a chill that I find quite pleasin.'
What breathtaking landscapes, Autumn brings.

Shades of crimson, burnt umber and gold
covers hillsides with hues so strikingly bold.
Blazing, like flames of fire, the colors unfold.
The scent of oak woodsmoke fills the air.
Keats' 'To Autumn,' speaks of "swelling the gourd."
Squirrels are scurrying to collect acorns to hoard,
and we'll have a feast in thanksgiving to our Lord.
Autumnal glory has a vivid flare beyond compare.

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Anne-Lise Andresen October 5, 2023 at 10:37 AM - "Blazing, like flames of fire, the colors unfold" ... beautifully described Lin , congratulations on your win :) - hugs

Sotto Poet October 5, 2023 at 10:01 AM Dear Lin, congratulations on your 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 poem. I also like your quote and picture.

Paula Goldsmith October 5, 2023 at 8:13 AM Congratulations on your win. A wonderful write/quote. I pretty time of the year. Have a blessed day writing away....................

Jay Narain September 29, 2023 at 11:18 AM Nice imagery of autumn landscape. Great poem. Lin Lane September 29, 2023 at 3:43 PM Thank you most sincerely, Jay.

Vijay Pandit September 29, 2023 at 7:39 AM Spectacular imagery throughout, Lin. Much enjoyed the symphony of colors you convey. A lovely poem in your gifted style. Lin Lane September 29, 2023 at 3:43 PM I hold your comments as valuable gifts. Thanks, Vijay.

Nancy Kaufman September 29, 2023 at 4:25 AM Dear Lin, You have so beautifully captured the colors and glory of autumn in this fine piece. I especially like the way you wrote the last lines of each stanza deliberately not in rhyme, standing alone and lingering on with the reader. Lin Lane September 29, 2023 at 4:27 AM Thanks so very much for your gracious comments, Nancy. The last line of each stanza rhymes with the fourth line. It was just something different I thought I'd try. I appreciate your thoughts.