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Autumn's Aria

Autumn's Aria

As crisp chill usurps the summer air
Autumn flirts with every colored tree
Coaxing with musical wind so fair...
Fall leaves dance to death quite willingly,
Spin in pirouettes so wild and free.

As leaves with stunning colors now rest
In a quilt to warm the earth below,
These jewels arrayed to look their best
Add such pleasure to sweet autumn's glow
In the glory that her gifts bestow.

Halloween will share with so much fun
Kids adorned in costumes...scary, sweet,
As the full moon's glow replaces sun
From door to door they will trick or treat;
Hear their laughter echo down the street.

Rain rendezvous with wind's whistling choir;
Joins in song as geese take southern flight
In silhouette of harvest sunset's fire. 
Pumpkins mirror moon's enchanting light
'Till dawn displays pristine hoarfrost bright.


8-26-18

Bring on Fall Contest. ~First Place~
Sponsor Francine Roberts
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Mcintosh Avatar
November 18, 2019 at 3:20 AM
Beautiful poem. Glad it's POTD... Congrats. Love it!!!! Blessings, Gina
Marcum Wong Avatar
November 18, 2019 at 12:22 PM
It is not POTD, but is being featured, which is why you probably thought so. Thank you my dear friend. Your poem has that honor today! Congratulations! Blessings : ) xxoo
Bangalee Avatar
November 17, 2019 at 11:15 PM
there's the color of poetic words fully touched the autumn season// penned greatly this poem; I enjoyed
Wanter Avatar
November 17, 2019 at 1:14 PM
You're one of the best, Connie!
Marcum Wong Avatar
November 17, 2019 at 1:34 PM
Thank you very much Sunlite. You are too kind. : ) xxoo
Gauthier Avatar
November 11, 2018 at 1:56 PM
Beautifully penned, Connie. Congrats on your top win.
Barden Avatar
November 5, 2018 at 12:53 AM
Sincere congratulations for your awesome win in Francine's contest, Connie - blessings and best wishes - keep up the great work, my friend - this is gorgeous, you never disappoint! :-) <3
Marcum Wong Avatar
November 5, 2018 at 7:31 AM
Thank you very much my friend! : )
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November 1, 2018 at 5:44 PM
Thought I had left a comment on this poem earlier, but I do think it's quite beautiful, Connie. Congratulations on your well-earned first place! Hugs, Carolyn (am having computer issues for the past week)
Marcum Wong Avatar
November 2, 2018 at 3:41 AM
Oh no....hope you get it fixed soon. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. It took me some time to come up with this one. : ) xxoo
Gauthier Avatar
October 29, 2018 at 11:01 AM
Beautiful imagery, Connie. Congrats on your top win.
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October 29, 2018 at 5:48 AM
Congratulations on your first place, Connie, with this lovely descriptive. // Barry
Godwin Avatar
October 27, 2018 at 11:28 PM
Yes! You go, girl - loved seeing your name. I paused to see if I'd read this, I hadn't and right now, Connie - my poetry adrenaline has blown me most high. I literally want to embrace the beauty that so excites me in each stanza, spend a day breathing inside the poem. I am faving this, it is exquisite and cussing word excellent. Hugs ... CayCay oh, I want to leave this: WOW
Marcum Wong Avatar
October 28, 2018 at 1:08 PM
Thank you sweet friend. I am so delighted with your response to this Quintain. I believe it is the first I have written. I really appreciate you faving this. Hugs, Connie xxoo : )
Raven Avatar
October 9, 2018 at 5:52 PM
I forgot one thing Connie, rather remiss of me. Good luck in the contest.
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October 9, 2018 at 5:49 PM
Autumn, Autumn, sweet dear Autumn. It has come round again. Hi Connie, an excellent Autumn write from your pen. The words playfully paint Autumn visions in my mind. I close my eyes and I am there. So vivid the images that my heart sings with Autumns Joy. Another Autumn poem to enter my faves. Wonderful work Connie. Have a wonderful wednesday. Hugs....Mike. XX
Marcum Wong Avatar
October 31, 2018 at 10:32 PM
That means such so much to me. Thank you for faving this poem Mike. I worked hard on it as it is my first in this form. I hope you are having a great Halloween. I am busy with the girls tonight.hugs, Connie
Dietrich Avatar
September 28, 2018 at 9:38 PM
haha, yes, I meant YOUR eight words from the PFT challenge, right? Guess what stupid thing I DID!!! I did a poem for this contest and missed the deadline!!!
Marcum Wong Avatar
September 29, 2018 at 1:04 AM
I am sorry you missed the deadline...I hate it when I do that. The ads popping up are keeping me away because I can't read or comment on the poems. They may have fixed it. We shall see tomorrow. : )
Babcock Avatar
September 26, 2018 at 8:22 PM
Wow love the poem Connie. love phyl
Gondolf Avatar
September 20, 2018 at 4:28 PM
I enjoyed your beautiful autumn poem, Connie, good luck in the contest. John
Laurie Avatar
September 19, 2018 at 8:01 PM
Hello Connie … your beautifully written poem enhances the photo; really nice - thank you Connie - Lindsay
Daniel Avatar
September 18, 2018 at 9:01 AM
This is definitely a wonderful winner, Connie, you have packed everything right:)
Pandit Avatar
September 17, 2018 at 8:14 AM
A delightful welcome to autumn..enjoyed the ride through your scenic depiction, Connie. Well written, as always!
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September 16, 2018 at 1:14 PM
ohh, the charm of autumn is exalted through this beautiful poem, connie... one of your best!..huggs
Marcum Wong Avatar
September 17, 2018 at 12:42 AM
Thank you very much Nette. I adore fall. : )
Cunningham Avatar
September 16, 2018 at 6:51 AM
Beautiful autumn verse Connie, good luck, a winner for sure. Tom
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September 15, 2018 at 8:50 PM
aha, methinks I spy eight words in this? Connie. you did a superb poem. She is sure to enjoy this one. I really need to get going on mine. You are all I have time for and I can't get to the rest of my comments.I must finish them tomorrow. Did I tell you a nephew of mine will be here in the morning. I am excited to meet the son of my sister who most resembles me in voice and looks!!
Marcum Wong Avatar
September 16, 2018 at 12:50 AM
I am so dense Andrea...thought you meant the syllable count. Haha.
Marcum Wong Avatar
September 15, 2018 at 10:51 PM
I read that the English Quintain has no set measure or foot. The example has some eight lines or ten or more. I changed it anyway Andrea. Thank you for your sweet comment. : )
Anish Avatar
September 15, 2018 at 7:25 PM
I look forward to autumn, too. It is the waning of the year and brings with it football and colorful trees. You capture the mood well in your fine ode! Peace & Love Matthew Anish
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September 15, 2018 at 7:11 PM
Connie, I've read many poems about the autumn season recently and this one tops them all! I expect to see it at the top of the winners' list and I'll be disappointed if it isn't! Thanks for your glowing comments re The Old Wagon Wheel. I love to write about the old west and I wish I could come up with more of them. Your support and encouragement mean so much to me - Bob
Marcum Wong Avatar
September 16, 2018 at 1:04 AM
What a wonderful comment Robert! That means a lot to me as I have read many of the autumn poems and they are really stunning. Thank you my friend. xxoo : )
Smith Avatar
September 15, 2018 at 6:24 PM
A pleasure to read Connie, much enjoyed and good luck in the contest :)
Sands Avatar
September 15, 2018 at 5:22 PM
Beautiful Connie. I like the line: Autumn flirts with every colored tree :)
Marcum Wong Avatar
September 15, 2018 at 5:52 PM
Thank you Heidi. I adore autumn. : )
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