Notes About The Poem
October,3.2023
Autumn Poetry Contest
Sponsor- Regina McIntosh
Re- entered for Joseph May's Old or New Quatern Poetry Contest

 

Autumn's Breath- POTD

From far a cool wind gently blows,
    There's a pleasantness in the air.
Harsh summer heat steadily slows.
    The leaves of trees, new colours wear.

Autumn has come in time to cheer
    From far a cool wind gently blows
The season brings everything dear
     Stock in squirrel’s granary grows

Leaves fall ending their sprightly shows.
     Some go fluttering in the air
From far a cool wind gently blows
     Some trees are going starkly bare

Flowers begin to fade and die,
     As the season’s about to close
Many birds in flock southward fly.
     From far a cool wind gently blows
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Miller Avatar
November 11, 2025 at 7:34 AM
a wonderful Quatern Valsa, and congratulations on POTD
May Avatar
November 11, 2025 at 4:17 AM
Lovely write Valsa, Congrats on your win in my contest
George Avatar
November 11, 2025 at 11:17 PM
Thank you so much dear Joseph for holding the contest and placing my poem in the top list. Am so delighted.
Somadas Avatar
November 10, 2025 at 9:39 PM
captures the arrival and essence of autumn with clarity and warmth.. From far a cool wind gently blows.. Congrats on your win Valsa
Guptar Avatar
November 10, 2025 at 8:40 AM
Congratulations, dear Valsa, on your POTD and sharing first place win in this contest with a Quatern, as pleasant as the cool autumn breeze that tempers the harsh heat of summer and turns leaves into colourful shades. Wishing you the blessings of light.
Rodrigues Avatar
October 19, 2023 at 4:00 AM
A pleasant write! I love: Stock in squirrel’s granary grows & Leaves fall ending their sprightly shows…Congratulations on POTD, Valsa!
George Avatar
November 9, 2025 at 9:08 PM
Thank you so much Kim. Strange that I saw your comment after two years. Sorry for the late response.
Bangalee Avatar
October 15, 2023 at 9:43 PM
superb and lovely autumnal poem; great to read; I enjoyed truly; congrats for the POD
George Avatar
October 16, 2023 at 8:13 PM
Thanks a lot dear Mahtab !
Narain Avatar
October 6, 2023 at 10:59 AM
A wonderful poem. Belated congratulations on POTD
George Avatar
October 6, 2023 at 10:52 PM
Thank you so much dear friend !
Nicole Avatar
October 5, 2023 at 6:39 PM
Valsa, you describe the transition of Summer to Autumn, in such a poetic way. This is my favorite moment to embrace, when "the leaves of trees, new colours wear." (In my world, that's happening right now.) You've created a masterpiece with your words. A belated congratulations, on Poem of the Day. Many wonderful blessings to you. :) Hugs, Brandy
George Avatar
October 5, 2023 at 10:34 PM
Thanks a lot dear Brandy for congratulating me on all my POTDs without fail. These days I miss quite a few, mostly because of lack of time. Thanks for your highly uplifting comment.
One Avatar
October 5, 2023 at 2:35 PM
A wonderful poem. Belated congratulations on POTD
George Avatar
October 5, 2023 at 10:30 PM
Thank you so much dear Silent One !
Poet Avatar
October 5, 2023 at 6:13 AM
Valsa, your creation celebrating the arrival of Autumn is a masterpiece of poetic beauty. Your words paint a vivid picture, transporting the reader to a world of exquisite colors and enchanting imagery. Your attention to detail is admirable, as you skillfully capture the essence of this magical season. Congratulations on being awarded the prestigious Poem of the Day, a well-deserved recognition for your exceptional talent.
George Avatar
October 5, 2023 at 10:29 PM
When I get such comments from a poetic maestro, I oscillate between delight and disbelief.... ! I ask myself- 'do I deserve so much'. Earlier I used to feel a kind of guilt and incompetency, now I have learnt to accept them with grace. Thank you so much dear friend.
Culverhouse Avatar
October 4, 2023 at 11:36 PM
The poem begins with "From far a cool wind gently blows" as the first line and then through each verse that same lime slowly makes it's way through the poem becoming each line in turn until it reaches the end and becomes the last line. When autumn begins we notice a cool wind gently blowing and it moves right through autumn just like this line. Nicely done, well thought.
George Avatar
October 5, 2023 at 12:15 AM
Glad for your visit to my page, Clive. Thanks for the lovely comment you have written.
Meadows Avatar
October 4, 2023 at 11:26 PM
A beautiful poem. Congratulations on your POTD. Well written.
George Avatar
October 5, 2023 at 12:13 AM
Thank you so much dear poet friend !
Anaya Avatar
October 4, 2023 at 1:11 PM
Congratulations on your POTD Valsa George! Joyful and uplifting, I too love Autumn! Enjoy your day! xhugs
George Avatar
October 4, 2023 at 11:18 PM
Thank you so much dear Anaya ! Glad to know you too love Autumn !
Slaughter Avatar
October 4, 2023 at 10:59 AM
Something I look forward to every year. Congrats on POTD, Valsa.
George Avatar
October 4, 2023 at 11:17 PM
Autumn is a lovely season most of us look for. Thanks a lot Jim !
Roper Avatar
October 4, 2023 at 8:37 AM
Congratulations on POTD with this lovely poem.
George Avatar
October 4, 2023 at 11:14 PM
Thanks a lot dear Eve !
Goldsmith Avatar
October 4, 2023 at 8:35 AM
Congratulations on your POTD win. Your "Autumn's Breath" is a lovely write. Have a blessed day writing away...............
Goldsmith Avatar
October 6, 2023 at 11:35 AM
It is good to be back writing after taking 3 weeks off the computer. I needed a rest. Have a wonderful day/weekend....................
George Avatar
October 4, 2023 at 11:13 PM
Paula, it is sometime since I have seen you ! Thanks dear poet friend for your comment.
Ray Choudhury Avatar
October 4, 2023 at 7:37 AM
Congratulations, Dear Valsa, on your honour of POTD. This is an excellent creation welcoming Autumn in an exquisite poetic form. Love ~
George Avatar
October 4, 2023 at 11:12 PM
Thank you so much Mala.... ! I always love your nature poems.
Baker Avatar
October 4, 2023 at 7:20 AM
Congratulations on your POTD, Valsa! A wonderful welcoming Autumn poem, my dear friend. I especially liked the line, "The leaves of trees, new colours wear." A lovely way to express the beautiful color s of the leaves changing. Enjoy your special day. Bill
George Avatar
October 4, 2023 at 11:11 PM
Thanks a lot dear Bill for your lovely comment ! I couldn't access Poetry Soup from yesterday night. Hence the delay in responding !
Wolf Avatar
October 4, 2023 at 7:09 AM
That 'cool wind' bodes no good. I usually spell 'no good' like this: 'Snow & ice!'... For me, you've framed a haunting harbinger of a Halloween message... Congrats on POTD, Valsa!
George Avatar
October 4, 2023 at 11:08 PM
Thanks a lot Gershon. Halloween arrives for the children to roam the streets as ghouls and ghosts! Indeed a merry time.
Jones Avatar
October 4, 2023 at 7:07 AM
This is melodic and I love the images. Congrats on potd!
George Avatar
October 4, 2023 at 11:06 PM
Thank you so much Karen !
Fowler Avatar
October 4, 2023 at 6:21 AM
A beautiful quatern, Valsa, capturing the essence of the gentle first breezes of autumn. Especially love: "...Stock in squirrel’s granary grows..." Congratulations on POTD! :)
George Avatar
October 4, 2023 at 11:05 PM
Thank you for your analytical comment Linda. Feel quite delighted....
Lane Avatar
October 4, 2023 at 5:47 AM
Your lines are as wistful as Autumn's breath. Congratulations on having your poem recognized as potd, Valsa.
George Avatar
October 4, 2023 at 11:03 PM
Thank you so much for this acknowledgement from a poet of your stature, Lin.
M  Avatar
October 4, 2023 at 5:43 AM
Congratulations Valsa on POTD! Debx
George Avatar
October 4, 2023 at 11:02 PM
Thank you so much dear Deb
Kitchin Avatar
October 4, 2023 at 4:02 AM
Valsa, wonderfully penned, congratulations on POTD!
George Avatar
October 4, 2023 at 4:44 AM
Teania, Thanks a lot for your Congratulations and visit !
May Avatar
October 4, 2023 at 3:52 AM
Wonderful write Valsa, Congrats on POTD
George Avatar
October 4, 2023 at 4:42 AM
Glad for your visit and Congratulations dear Joseph!
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