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Autumns Atonement

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Whispers fall in the vacuum of thoughts
As the leaves slowly fall to their demise
Hibernal hearts frozen within their knots
The winds of change cascading in their cries

Temperate seasons bring the equinox
My solstice soul sheds liquescent layers
Deciduous trees cover ravaged rocks
The monolithic moon absorbing prayers

Sequential storms strumming within the mist
Harvests bring hunger of love in the cold
Salivating snow marches with a fist
As September stumbles with a blindfold

The fresh air of fall cleanses the moment
In the cycle of autumn’s atonement.




Musical Background by
The Muses
Sound of Silence
With Female Virtual Voice


Sept.28.2019
Autumn sonnet Poetry
Sponsored by: John Hamilton

Placed 2'nd...Thank You

Copyright © Winged Warrior | Year Posted 2019

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Aqua Marine Date: 12/3/2019 12:55:00 AM Your reply to John H's comment below, illuminated your thoughts so well, WW. I tend to see the sad side first too! ( And I'll be the first to admit that life's constant sadness has kept me a bit in the "shadow side" too. Reality bites. Often. And they aren't " love nibbles.." Lol. Also an artist, poet, 11/12 years in classical piano/guitar- never went far in music - but have an intense interest in a few genres. Autumn is my birth season - love the way summer disappears in a blaze of glory! (Hugs Login to Reply

Sandra Adams Date: 10/6/2019 4:19:00 PM great write WW, congratulations on your win :) Login to Reply

John Hamilton Date: 10/6/2019 1:39:00 PM My solstice soul sheds liquescent layers not sure of the meaning WW, but I love the sound of the read, congrats on a fine win! Login to Reply John Hamilton Date: 10/6/2019 5:47:00 PM I knew it was great thanks for the explanation, you are a deep thinker, we need more of that! Winged Warrior Date: 10/6/2019 2:36:00 PM Thank you for the win, my friend...In my poetic world, Solstice Soul is when on the longest day of the year you endure the loss of love more...and on the shortest day, you miss it...liquescent layers are the depths of tears that are shed...what can I say, I'm an artist, poet, musician...we'er all screwed up a bit lol...I tend to see the sad side first...and mainly because I experienced the sad side lol...:o)

Carolyn Devonshire Date: 9/29/2019 2:15:00 PM You paint the images of fall so well, WW! And I appreciate your mention of the "temperate seasons." Fall and spring often do seem much gentler than winter and summer. Also love the reference to fall's fresh air cleansing the atmosphere. Awesome poetry, my friend. Sonnets and limericks are my favorite forms and this one should do very well in John's contest! Best for success, Carolyn Login to Reply

Mystic Rose Rose Date: 9/28/2019 5:41:00 PM I love the atonement of fall, and all its beautiful breeze and color. Thanks for sharing W.W. Login to Reply

Heidi Sands Date: 9/28/2019 7:55:00 AM This is awesome WW! I like the line Salivating snow marches with a fist! Very well done :) Have a great day! Login to Reply

Regina Mcintosh Date: 9/28/2019 2:29:00 AM I enjoyed your very "poetic" poem on my favorite season. The words are beautiful. Blessings Login to Reply

Caren Krutsinger Date: 9/28/2019 1:38:00 AM Winged Warrior, I cannot fathom which I love more - the poem or the reader's voice as she reads the poem! Good gravy, this is wonderful! Both are wonderful! Login to Reply