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Autumn's Adieu

Fall's colorful leaves are most appealing to me,
Gilding the hillsides with gold, touching every tree.
Hay rides on a wagon bed add to Halloween fun,
Impossible not to enjoy the painted setting sun.
Jack O' Lanterns carved from pumpkins collected.
Kinships are kindled by new friendships connected.
Leaves keep drifting down in a soft familiar way.
Memories flood back in sweet years of yesterday.
Neighbors sipping cider with the affection of friends
Offering to help each other before the season ends.
Prayers said together keep those tornadoes at bay
Quelling any fears that severe weather storms will stay.
Rain adds a heavenly petrichor refreshment to the fall
Sustaining earth to give rebirth, reviving one and all.
Trees greet autumn sun as they kiss leaves goodbye
Until cold north winds usher snowflakes from the sky.
Veils of frost begin to turn the landscape snowy white.
Winter waves her magic wand bringing dazzling delight.

© Connie Marcum Wong
9-5-16

Alphabet Soup Poetry Contest
Sponsor Kim Merryman

Copyright © Connie Marcum Wong | Year Posted 2016

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Paloma P Date: 10/23/2016 10:07:00 AM The imagery and sentiment are spectacular, and you hardly ever read 'petrichor' extra kudos for that! Login to Reply

Andrea Dietrich Date: 10/10/2016 5:57:00 PM Connie, I was just reading the note you left me. I did an alphabet poem for Kim. It was the one about Doctor . Did she never judge this one yet?? I can't keep track of these contests!! Login to Reply Connie Marcum Wong Date: 10/11/2016 2:50:00 AM I just looked it up. She gave me a 4 and you a 5. But she had several winners. Name of the Contest Alphabet soup. It is no wonder you can't keep track. You enter so many. I am working on Ancestry right now and it sure takes hours. I am going to bed and will get back online tomorrow for a little poetry. Nite. xxoo

Shadow Hamilton Date: 10/3/2016 5:03:00 PM outstanding Connie superb imagery with rhyme that flows silky smooth ty for your kind comments hugs 7 Login to Reply

CayCay Jennings Date: 9/24/2016 11:24:00 PM Your muse has been some kinda hot stuff, lady! This is superb and I see it won in a contest I didn't even place in! You placing, I do get and I hope it was high because a lot of intellect and talent went into this beauty of a write. It drew me in so much that I didn't want it to let go. A marvel of the best kind ... CayCay 7 Login to Reply

Anu Nayak Date: 9/21/2016 6:38:00 AM wow!!!! Dear Connie, what a marvel this poem is! lovely poem creating a picture perfect o Autumn in the reader's mind...flows like silk your words....Kudos!!!!......love, Anu:) Login to Reply Connie Marcum Wong Date: 9/21/2016 3:35:00 PM Thank you very much Anu. I appreciate your kind words. : )

Sandra Haight Date: 9/16/2016 2:43:00 PM All the wonderful images we think about when Autumn approaches, and you presented them all in your lovely couplet poem, Connie. Congratulations on your fine placement in the contest! 7 Hugs, Sandra Login to Reply Connie Marcum Wong Date: 9/16/2016 3:35:00 PM Thank you Sandra. I enjoy writing poems about my favorite season. ; )

Kim Merryman Date: 9/16/2016 12:46:00 PM Connie, you painted a beautiful Autumn scene with your words! Congrats on your win in my contest! Blessings! Login to Reply Connie Marcum Wong Date: 9/16/2016 2:51:00 PM Thank you very much for my high placement Kim. I am delighted, as you certainly received some awesome entries in your contest. I will bet it was a real struggle to decide on their placements. Great job in your selection! Cheers, Connie ; )

James Inman Date: 9/15/2016 10:42:00 AM A delightful Autumn fantasy for the senses Connie. Login to Reply Connie Marcum Wong Date: 9/15/2016 10:25:00 PM Thank you very much James. The colors have healing powers! ; )

Gary Bateman Date: 9/15/2016 8:24:00 AM Hello Connie!! This one is such a moving and wonderful tribute to Autumn as a season. The images you posted above blend in perfectly with the words and images of "Autumn's Adieu." Superb Work!! SEVEN / FAV!! Cheers and Best, Gary Login to Reply Connie Marcum Wong Date: 9/15/2016 10:21:00 PM Oh how sweet of you to fave this poem Gary. As you can probably tell autumn is my favorite season to celebrate. You honor me Gary, and I thank you so much! ; )

Manmath Dalei Date: 9/13/2016 2:14:00 PM Ur Autumn is very amazing, Connie. Loved every line of ur well painted splendid Autumn. Thank u very much for sharing such a nice piece..........//:) hugs.../Manmath... Login to Reply Connie Marcum Wong Date: 9/14/2016 11:36:00 PM Thank you Manmath, for such a lovely comment. Autumn is my favorite season. ; )

Richard Lamoureux Date: 9/12/2016 8:30:00 AM It's so sad to see summer shrink before our eyes. I do love Autum. I'd be happy if there were only three seasons. A lovely piece Connie. Login to Reply Connie Marcum Wong Date: 9/15/2016 10:24:00 PM Yes, I totally understand Richard. Shoveling snow, cars that won't start and digging them out to drive them if you have to park in an uncovered space...not much fun. I happy you enjoyed my poem Richard. Thanks so much! ; )

Jan Allison Date: 9/12/2016 2:30:00 AM WOW what a wonderful autumn write - I expect to see this high up the list it is truly beautiful - Kim set a real challenge and I am sure she will love this as much as I do:-) hugs Jan xx7 Login to Reply Connie Marcum Wong Date: 9/14/2016 11:39:00 PM Thank you for such encouraging words Jan. I do hope she likes it. These take time to write. Cheers, Connie : )

Jean Murray Date: 9/11/2016 3:01:00 AM Such lovely flow Connie. The only thing I dislike about Autumn is what comes after. Login to Reply

Matthew Anish Date: 9/10/2016 5:34:00 PM Fine tribute to the new season! What does petrichor mean? Peace & Love Matthew Anish Login to Reply Connie Marcum Wong Date: 9/10/2016 10:41:00 PM Petrichor is a pleasant smell that frequently accompanies the first rain after a long period of warm, dry weather. Thank you Matthew. ; )

Paul Callus Date: 9/10/2016 4:01:00 PM You make autumn sound both lovely and pleasurable, Connie! I love the colours and the homely feelings which are transmitted through your words. Full marks to you:) So far we are still in late summer mood!Regards // paul Login to Reply Connie Marcum Wong Date: 9/10/2016 10:47:00 PM Every season has its beauty, but autumn is my favorite Paul. I melt in the humid heat, so summer is my least favorite time of year. We can swim outside in the winter here, so the cooler weather is preferred in the tropics. Thank you for your kind comments Paul. Cheers, Connie : )

Joseph May Date: 9/8/2016 7:15:00 PM You have penned a lovely tribute to autumn Connie....nicely written... Login to Reply Connie Marcum Wong Date: 9/9/2016 3:28:00 AM Thank you Joseph. I appreciate your nice comment. : )

Daver Austin Date: 9/8/2016 1:57:00 PM Fall has such beauty - like your second picture, reminding me of a fauv artist's wildest imagining. Enjoyed your loving description as always. Love, Dave Login to Reply Connie Marcum Wong Date: 9/9/2016 3:27:00 AM Thank you daver. My friend in Seattle drove me all over to see the trees lat time I visited her in Oct. Love, Connie

Phyllis Babcock Date: 9/8/2016 11:14:00 AM Fall is a wonderful season so full of colors. A delightful write Connie. love phyl Login to Reply Connie Marcum Wong Date: 9/8/2016 11:39:00 AM Thank you Phyl. I love this time of year, and our winter best,here in Hawaii which is like fall on the mainland. Hugs, Connie ; )

Daniel Turner Date: 9/7/2016 9:34:00 PM I really loved this poem because the reference to hayrides flashed me back and then the cider, pumpkins and all of the falling leaves. A real back home feel. Great write Mrs. Connie. Thanks for the memories:) Login to Reply Connie Marcum Wong Date: 9/8/2016 3:18:00 AM You are welcome Daniel. I love the way each season is celebrated in the states that have the four seasons. Thank you my friend for such a nice comment! ; )

Viv Wigley Date: 9/7/2016 8:16:00 PM Very evocative, Connie, and I love the getting together, the bonds, friendships strengthened as everyone battens down the hatches for winter. Lovely descriptions, too. This will do well, I'm sure. Viv x Login to Reply Connie Marcum Wong Date: 9/8/2016 3:22:00 AM People in the midwest watch out for their neighbors. My mother and father were from a very small town in Kansas, and that was my inspiration for this poem. The weather usually tops the conversation of the day. Thank you very much Viv. ; )

Eve Roper Date: 9/7/2016 3:42:00 PM Beautiful write, Connie, you out did yourself. Weren't you going to have some bad storms coming inland my prayers . Hugs Login to Reply Connie Marcum Wong Date: 9/7/2016 4:09:00 PM Yes Eve, we had two hurricanes coming our way, but one went north and the other went south of us, and we were very fortunate. We just got storms and rain but not much damage. Thank you for your nice comment! ; )

Andrea Dietrich Date: 9/7/2016 3:24:00 PM oh gosh, this is so nicely done, Connie. Knowing Kim, I think she is going to love this. Wish I had thought of it. Login to Reply Connie Marcum Wong Date: 9/7/2016 4:13:00 PM You haven't written one for this contest yet have you? I didn't see one. It was challenging to write this because of the rhyming. Thanks Andrea. I hope it makes her list. ; )

Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 9/7/2016 1:14:00 PM - A beautiful time before winter comes - A lovely poem, Connie - a 7 - Good luck in the contest - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Login to Reply Connie Marcum Wong Date: 9/7/2016 2:57:00 PM Thank you very much Anne-Lise. : )