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Autumnal Moods

Trees shed their leaves red gold and yellow Autumnal moods translucently mellow Morns feel cold a bite in the air Hedgerows laden with winters fare Squirrels muster their winter larder hiding their cache so full of fervour Whilst Hedgehogs rummage through piles of logs ‘tis time for hibernation in their new accommodation When winter sends her first snowflake so snug and cosy they will not wake Swallows gather to journey south their call goes out by bird of mouth A time to sleep to slow right down As winter frosts freeze all around All humankind with curtains drawn a roaring fire to keep them warm And so this year comes to an end a stranger year can’t comprehend 22nd October 2020 Contest Name Still-Life Autumn Sponsor Eve Roper 3rd Place Contest COMPLETELY YOUR CHOICE 33 Sponsor Brian Strand HONORABLE MENTION

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Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 10/26/2020 5:52:00 AM

- In any encounter with nature, it is a breath of fresh air, Ann :) - Congratulations on your win :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Ann Gilmour
Date: 10/28/2020 2:48:00 PM

Bless you dear Anne-Lise for your kind words and congratulations. With kindest thoughts Ann xx

Eve Roper

Date: 10/25/2020 9:22:00 PM

Ann, congratulations on your win, great imagery . Hugs Eve

Ann Gilmour
Date: 10/28/2020 2:46:00 PM

Thank you so much Eve for my placement in your contest and I thank you for your time in sponsoring and judging each one. With kindest thoughts Ann xx

Victor Buhagiar

Date: 10/21/2020 11:31:00 PM

Brilliant Ann. Your autumn poem come to life. Best for a win. ~~

Ann Gilmour
Date: 10/22/2020 12:00:00 AM

Bless you Victor, haven't been able to write much recently, feeling so low, so glad you enjoyed it my friend. Thanks for your support dear Victor. With kindest thoughts Ann xx

John Watt

Date: 10/21/2020 9:12:00 PM

Your poem radiates with autumn's glories, my friend. Yes, one can't comprehend a stranger year than this one, but nature always helps to attenuate life's frustrations. Hugs ~ John

John Watt
Date: 10/23/2020 2:18:00 PM

Dear Ann, every day is hard, but the anniversaries and the holidays can be the hardest. My heart goes out to you. I hope you are able to derive some peace from looking up to the planets and stars, the sunrise and sunset, meteor showers, and of course, our beloved Luna. Creation is a healing balm. Hugs ~ John

Ann Gilmour
Date: 10/22/2020 12:07:00 AM

Thank you dear John for your lovely words I do appreciate your kindness and support, especially at this time as last weekend was a year since my son passed, so I have been unable to write much really, as I am feeling so empty and low. I wrote this last night very late as I could not sleep, tho wishing I could hibernate too at this moment... with kindest thoughts Ann xx