John Hamilton Poet Rhyme Royal

Autumn's Desires

Autumn's desires

Your amber-umber eyes, penetrate me
as saffron sun sets on faces, ashen
Your suspicious mind raves with jealousy
as pumpkin winds chill our summers passion
your love transitions to winter's fashion.

Fire and ice keep flowing through your bold veins
Wild imaginations portend cold rains.

I dream of your ruby-red crimson lips
my mind won't rest until you have returned
the  touches from your ginger fingertips
we can rebuild the bridges that have burned,
then, we will laugh at all the lessons learned

I think of your flowing cinnamon hair
mem'ries of our home, and you being there.

John Derek Hamilton
September 16,2017

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John Fleming September 4, 2020 at 10:49 PM For me, the line..."as pumpkin winds chill our summers passion" suggests a time of year: late Autumn...the fully grown pumpkin being representative of impending Winter. Nicely contrived, John. Cheers! :) john John Hamilton September 5, 2020 at 6:31 AM Thanks John, I got so many comments about pumpkin winds that I decided to use it it Greg's contest, I think it stands out, now you've got me thinking about making songs out of these writes, maybe...just maybe!

Michael Vacek October 17, 2017 at 7:05 PM I like that gut check you included. "Your suspicious mind raves with jealousy as pumpkin winds chill our summers passion" Were those pumpkin winds blowing in the right direction?? John Hamilton October 17, 2017 at 10:10 PM No as the next line talks about winter fashion, code for cold front coming on, brace for a chilly relationship. Thanks for the nice visit and comment, nice to "see" you Michael!

Gayle Rodd October 10, 2017 at 5:40 AM Beautifully colorful, this poem exudes the warmth and coziness of Autumn for me. John Hamilton October 10, 2017 at 2:32 PM Thanks Gayle, I appreciate the nice visit and comment!

Robert Lindley October 8, 2017 at 7:24 PM Great title and excellent verses that fill the mind with images of a raving beauty that rivals that of Nature's many. Closing verses golden too.. A fav my friend.. John Hamilton October 8, 2017 at 11:22 PM Wow thanks so much Robert, I do appreciate the vote of confidence, coming from you, that is an honor!

Andrea Dietrich October 7, 2017 at 7:48 PM This was just so gorgeous. I've come back to fave it! John Hamilton October 7, 2017 at 9:37 PM Wow thanks so much Andrea, I really appreciate it, funny it didn't place in the contest, guess everyone but the sponsor liked it, oh well, cest la vie!

Ralph Sergi September 30, 2017 at 7:54 AM Very emotional and lyrical, John especially, ginger finger tips. i wish you luck in the contest! John Hamilton September 30, 2017 at 9:54 AM Thanks Ralph, I appreciate the visit and nice comment!

Carole Duet September 28, 2017 at 11:54 PM This is so lovely, John. I love the colorful words and those "pumpkin winds". John Hamilton September 29, 2017 at 1:07 PM Thanks Carol, yeah pumpkin winds, I never realized how good it sounds until I got lot's of feedback. Funny how we write and then someone else appreciates it, and comments on it, it gives us an outsiders view which is sometimes helpful. Thanks for your kind comment!

Andrea Dietrich September 27, 2017 at 1:04 AM John, I love what you did with the words and emotions invoked through the colors. Wonderful! John Hamilton September 27, 2017 at 10:58 AM Thanks Andrea, It seems, now that she's gone that's all I can write about! I appreciate the visit and kind comment!

Phil Capitano September 25, 2017 at 4:32 AM Expressive (and impressive) rhyme royal that suits the contest nicely. Love the way you kept shifting from descriptions of her to those of the fall ~ splendid!! Have a great day and good luck. John Hamilton September 25, 2017 at 12:28 PM Thanks Phil, I appreciate your kind visit and positive comment!

John Fleming September 24, 2017 at 7:05 AM Nice piece of poetry, John! Love the line: "the touches from your ginger fingertips". All the very best. :) john John Hamilton September 24, 2017 at 7:57 AM Thanks John, I am honored that you visited my page, and left a nice comment, Have a great day!

Gordon Mcconnell September 23, 2017 at 6:55 PM Fine piece skillfully penned John, like the autumnal thoughts too, blessings Gordon John Hamilton September 23, 2017 at 8:00 PM Thanks Gordon I do appreciate the nice visit and comment!

Kim Rodrigues September 22, 2017 at 7:23 AM Very pretty, John! GL in contest! John Hamilton September 22, 2017 at 9:42 AM Wow a pretty poem, that's a first for me, glad you enjoyed it Kim, thanks for the visit and the nice comment!

Joanna Daniel September 22, 2017 at 7:12 AM Very nicely written, John, I'm sure your wife will soon be back:) John Hamilton September 22, 2017 at 9:40 AM Thanks Jo it's very difficult, I appreciate your encouraging words! I hope you're right the sooner the better!

Winged Warrior September 21, 2017 at 9:43 AM A Royal verse indeed my friend...great entry, John old boy...a winner in my court...god bless...^WW^ John Hamilton September 21, 2017 at 4:09 PM Hey WW nice to "see" you pass by again, thanks for the thumbs up on the poem, let's see how the sponsor feels about it!

Darlene De Beaulieu September 20, 2017 at 9:06 PM Hello John, you wrote a beautiful poem. have a nice evening my friend. John Hamilton September 21, 2017 at 9:05 AM Thanks Darlene

Charlie Smith September 20, 2017 at 8:17 AM Well done John, I've never expierenced pumpkin winds, sounds like fall though. You should do very well in the contest. Best wishes... John Hamilton September 20, 2017 at 6:42 PM Hey I had to use the word pumpkin somewhere...lol, thanks for the nice comment Charlie, not so sure about the contest though!

Anne-Lise Andresen September 19, 2017 at 1:40 PM - A wonderful poem, John - I read several of these poems ... this is unique ... and I like that ... two thumbs up for you in the contest :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :) John Hamilton September 19, 2017 at 8:53 PM Thanks Anne-Lise I'm so glad you enjoyed it, thanks for taking the time to read and comment.

Silent One September 19, 2017 at 3:28 AM Wow John... This is brilliant.. I like how you started this poem.. nice descriptive write, esprcially that second line... I dont like cinammon though, lol... im sure she has lovely hair though.. John Hamilton September 19, 2017 at 7:49 AM Thanks for the great comment SO, it gives me more confidence in the write funny you never know what others will like.

Lynn Marie September 18, 2017 at 6:13 PM This is gorgeous John. The vivacious imagery is stunning, so befitting the vibrancy of the season with a vein of heartfelt sentiment woven throughout. "pumpkin winds..." is fabulous...definitely trademark worthy:) This is my first ever reading of this form. A beautiful poem, exceptional writing. a fave.. lynn xo John Hamilton September 18, 2017 at 7:25 PM Thanks Lynn Marie for your generous comments and also the fave. It's my first Rhyme Royal and it was a brainbuster what a difficult rhyme scheme, I'm glad you enjoyed It, It was a lot of work.

Michael Tor September 17, 2017 at 12:25 AM Clever imagery written here John. This one would be hard to beat. John Hamilton September 17, 2017 at 8:20 PM Thanks Michael nice to see you again, I wish I had your confidence in the write, too many N/As lately, I'm afraid to enter contests now, I appreciate your generous thoughts!

Susan Ashley September 16, 2017 at 8:45 PM Hi John, a beautiful and captivating write with fabulous rhyme and imagery. Every line is just lovely to read. I really enjoyed your poem this evening! Good luck in the contest. John Hamilton September 17, 2017 at 8:19 PM Thanks Susan, you are too kind, but I appreciate the thoughtful words.

Old Man Emu September 16, 2017 at 8:22 PM I have been enjoying reading these Autumn poems, John in my humble opinion, your poem is right up there! All the best. Craig John Hamilton September 16, 2017 at 9:06 PM Thanks Craig I wish I had your confidence in this write.

Vijay Pandit September 16, 2017 at 6:07 PM I find this form so hard to write--and you have done so well with how each line flows beautifully to the next line--lovely imagery of autumn as well--very well written, John--a winning poem! John Hamilton September 16, 2017 at 9:04 PM Thanks SO much Vijay for your kind words.