Notes About The Poem

Written, August 18, 2026
For The Premiere Contest, “Autumn's Breath”
Sponsor: Regina Mcintosh

Image: "Breath Of Autumn" Painting By Vladimir Volosov

Autumn's Breath

As summer ebbs, a cooler breath will dart
as Autumn's vibe is felt in every heart.
For, by late August, changes will begin
as shorter days and longer nights sneak in.

This breath will sigh of brilliance in the trees,
as flowers fade and ripened orchards seize.
While crisper air dissolves the humid haze,
new glory soon replaces Summer's phase.

Oh yes, these Autumn breaths will swiftly flow
to form and paint new views of burnished glow.
Reshape the scenes that rose by Summer's sway,
and offer life to us another way.

When Autumn breath shouts, “welcome to my Fall,”
we will accept old Summer's curtain call. 
Oh
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Smith  Avatar
August 19, 2026 at 1:58 AM
You have portrayed the changes and feelings felt when Summer's final curtain call leads to the breath of Autumn.
Alhemaidy Avatar
August 18, 2026 at 11:10 PM
Hello Sandra Haight :-) Very nice read! Have a nice season!
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