Written, August 18, 2026 For The Premiere Contest, “Autumn's Breath” Sponsor: Regina Mcintosh
Image: "Breath Of Autumn" Painting By Vladimir Volosov
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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