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Autumnal

How do I know, autumn is just around the corner? School has started back up, with kids riding the bus. I need to find my sweaters, there is a cool breeze in the air. The days are getting shorter, candles are needed for dinner. Squirrels are gathering their nuts, as falling leaves are turning pretty colors. Mom's kitchen smells heavenly, with freshly picked apples. The warm oven awaits, a crumbed top apple pie. How do I know, autumn is just around the corner? Summer is on vacation until next year, the hot days with fun are over. Winter is still asleep, waiting to be awakened.

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Hilo Poet

Date: 10/21/2023 9:45:00 AM

Kids riding the bus--mom's kitchen--and you didn't forget the squirrels, very nice Paula. My compliments on your placement, my friend! Aloha, William

Paula Goldsmith
Date: 10/23/2023 9:45:00 AM

Thank You for reading/writing and for your congratulations. Glad you enjoyed my fun "Autumnal" write. Oh yes, we cannot forget the squirrels. They are part of the fall time of the year. The best time of the year. Have a blessed day writing away............

Beryl Edmonds

Date: 10/10/2023 11:54:00 AM

A lovely autumnal poem Paula, what joy is the smell and taste of an apple pie, made from freshly picked apples, gorgeous. Congratulations on your win in the contest… Belle

Paula Goldsmith
Date: 10/13/2023 2:34:00 PM

Thank You for reading/writing and for your congratulations. Glad you enjoyed my "Autumnal" write. Oh yes, apples are everywhere. I love them raw and baked or in pies. Have a blessed day writing away............

Valsa George

Date: 10/5/2023 8:50:00 PM

The time and its changes between summer and winter are so beautifully captured in your sweet poem. Much enjoyed this welcome song to Autumn ! Congratulations dear Paula, on your great win.

Paula Goldsmith
Date: 10/6/2023 11:58:00 AM

Thank You for reading/writing and for your congratulations. Glad you like my "Autumnal" write. A great/pretty time of the year. I am back after 3 weeks off. Have a blessed day writing away............

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 10/5/2023 11:05:00 AM

- Back to looking into your autumn window, Paula ... congratulations on your win :) - hugs

Paula Goldsmith
Date: 10/5/2023 12:49:00 PM

Thank You for reading/writing and for your congratulations. It is great to see you back. Glad you enjoyed this write. I love the autumn time. Hugs... Have a blessed day writing away............

Sotto Poet

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

Congratulations on winning in my contest. With its vivid imagery, this poem is a visual feast. This well-written poetry shows your language skills. Your precision and eloquence in depicting line transitions impress.

Paula Goldsmith
Date: 10/5/2023 12:46:00 PM

Thank You for reading/writing, for your very kind words and for your congratulations. Glad you enjoyed my "Autumnal" write. I enjoyed writing this for your wonderful contest. Thanks for having it and for the placement. I have been off the computer for 3 weeks, now writing again. Have a blessed day writing away............

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 10/5/2023 8:01:00 AM

"2 Place" ~ Autumnal~Date Written: 10/1/2023

Len Gasun

Date: 10/3/2023 9:16:00 PM

You've beautifully described the wonder and graces of the coming autumn in your free verse poem my dear poet friend Paula. I can hear the excitement, feel its coolness, smell and see the lovely bright colors in your creative words. A very lovely picture. I love it and enjoyed a lot. Thanks for sharing. Best wishes and blessings to you always. Have a wonderful autumn season my dear poet friend. Hugs

Paula Goldsmith
Date: 10/4/2023 10:57:00 AM

Thank You for reading/writing. Glad you love/enjoyed my Autumn write. I love this pretty time of year. I am back after being off the computer for 3 weeks and writing again. Have a blessed day/week writing away............

Joanna Daniel

Date: 10/3/2023 6:36:00 PM

The changes that Autumn brings beautifully detailed here, nice poem, Paula:)

Paula Goldsmith
Date: 10/4/2023 10:53:00 AM

Thank You for reading/writing. Glad you like my Autumn write. Yes, many changes now and to come. This is a pretty time of the year. I am back after being off the computer for 3 weeks. Have a blessed day/week writing away............

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 10/2/2023 7:44:00 AM

- Autumn from several points of view ... time to light candles ... good luck in the contest :) - hugs

Paula Goldsmith
Date: 10/4/2023 10:51:00 AM

Thank You for reading/writing and for your good luck. Glad you enjoyed my Autumn write. I love this time of year. Hugs... Have a blessed day/week writing away............

Victor Buhagiar

Date: 10/2/2023 2:04:00 AM

Great take on Autumn. I love apple pies. You describe Autumn is such a beautiful way. Blessings.

Paula Goldsmith
Date: 10/4/2023 10:50:00 AM

Thank You for reading/writing. Glad you enjoyed my Autumn write. I also love warm apple pie. I am back after being off the computer for 3 weeks. Have a blessed day/week writing away............

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 10/1/2023 9:33:00 PM

Super autumn poem, Paula. Love it

Paula Goldsmith
Date: 10/4/2023 10:48:00 AM

Thank You for reading/writing. Glad you Love my Autumn write. Thanks... You put a smile on my heart. I am back after being off the computer for 3 weeks. Have a blessed day/week writing away............

Aysha Nuwas

Date: 10/1/2023 4:26:00 PM

I have been all these lovely poems on this topic and yours is no exception, very beautiful. :)

Paula Goldsmith
Date: 10/4/2023 10:47:00 AM

Thank You for reading/writing. Glad you enjoyed my Autumn write. Thanks for calling it, very beautiful. That makes me happy. I am back after being off the computer for 3 weeks. Have a blessed day/week writing away............

Vijay Pandit

Date: 10/1/2023 11:50:00 AM

Splendid images of autumn, Paula. Every detail you convey says fall is here. A winning poem you wrote.

Paula Goldsmith
Date: 10/1/2023 12:36:00 PM

Thank You for reading/writing. Glad you enjoyed my Autumn write. Thanks for calling it a winning poem. For some autumn is here, for others it will be here soon. I love this pretty time of the year. I am back after being off the computer for 3 weeks. I am writing again. Have a blessed day/week writing away............

Silent One

Date: 10/1/2023 11:01:00 AM

Hello my friend, i hope you are well. not seen you in a while.. I think we all notice Autumn dont we... so much changes around us and you have detailed that here.. please dont tell winter to wake up, maybe we can miss him this year? Enjoyed your poem.

Paula Goldsmith
Date: 10/1/2023 12:31:00 PM

Thank You for reading/writing. Glad you enjoyed my Autumn write. I love this time of the year. For now, we can let winter sleep. I am OK. Thanks for asking. I took 3 weeks off of the computer. I needed a rest. I am writing again. Have a blessed day/week writing away............

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 10/1/2023 9:01:00 AM

Autumnal~Date Written: 10/1/2023