Autumn's Fire

She dons her scarlet gown again
Still radiant from last year’s ball
She knows it will attract the men
As it glitters in hues of fall

A golden scarf ignites the flame
Of campfires in the painted hills
On this dance floor lovers came
To celebrate the autumn chills

Ever so gracefully she twirls
In ballet slippers of citrine
Her long, amber hair unfurls
Blanketing the last leaves of green

She genuflects to the north wind
When winter invites her to dance
Knowing soon he will rescind
His flirtatious bid for romance

Copyright © | Year Posted 2016



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Date: 1/13/2020 6:32:00 PM
It was wonderful to read this favorite poem of mine again Carolyn. Congratulations on your win! xxo
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Date: 1/19/2019 3:27:00 AM
Beautifully written Caroly...Congrats on your win..
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Date: 1/18/2019 7:25:00 PM
Congratulations on a lovely poem and a big win. Glad to see you in no. 1 status. Love, Joyce
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Date: 11/19/2016 1:37:00 PM
Lovely scenes you convey so serene, graceful descriptions that enrich my thoughts here Carolyn..)
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Date: 11/1/2016 2:28:00 PM
WoW! Supercalifragilistic Carolyn. Love the rhythm and imagery here. It danced across the page. Well Done. God Bless, JB
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Date: 11/1/2016 6:32:00 AM
How wonderfully your words have beautified the image of the autumn! It is so inspiring my dear!
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Date: 10/30/2016 9:50:00 AM
Back to congratulate you, Carolyn:) wonderful write and well deserved win:)
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Date: 10/29/2016 11:34:00 AM
You have created a matchless beauty dear friend Carolyn. Sorry that I am coming on your page after a long long time. Hope you are very fine. Although I could not come on my most favorite friend's page but you always shine in my memory as wonderful Jem. A 7+ for this beautiful wirte. Love and best wishes always....Ravindra K Kapoor
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Date: 10/29/2016 8:16:00 AM
Hi Carolyn: This captures Autumn in all its glory. So inspiring and beautiful Congratulations.SuZ
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Date: 10/29/2016 3:01:00 AM
This poem is just outstanding Carolyn. Congratulations on your placement. I adored the colorful imagery you have personified with the autumn lady! A fave from me! It is divine! Seven : ) hugs, Connie
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Date: 10/28/2016 7:06:00 PM
Lovely, Carolyn. Love the personification. Congratulations on your fine placement in the contest.
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Date: 10/28/2016 3:34:00 PM
The personification effects are stunning poetry. Congratulations on your placement.
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Date: 10/27/2016 11:45:00 PM
Carolyn, your poems are the expression of your profound talent. Congratulations on your win with this lovely piece of art.
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Date: 10/27/2016 1:49:00 AM
Wonderful personification, Carolyn:) I'm reading better and better entries every day:) superb:)
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Date: 10/25/2016 5:49:00 PM
All I can say is WOW!! so many great lines it would be impossible to say which one is best! To my faces..... Keith
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Keith O.J. Hunt
Date: 10/25/2016 5:50:00 PM
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Date: 10/25/2016 2:06:00 PM
Beautiful piece of Personification, Carolyn. So much the spirit of Autumn. +7. Barry.
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Date: 10/25/2016 10:21:00 AM
Absolutely beautiful. Happy to give this a 7 and add to my fav.
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Date: 10/24/2016 10:16:00 PM
Oh my that was so so captivating! Loved it!
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Date: 10/24/2016 5:33:00 PM
This is really pretty, Carolyn. I especially love the description in the last two verses!
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Date: 10/24/2016 5:30:00 PM
Wonderful images you paint, Mrs Carolyn. I love how you turned it into a romantic dance. Very creative!
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Date: 10/24/2016 5:22:00 PM
Hi Carolyn, I enjoyed your "Autumn Fire" dance. It was a beautiful sight to see. I wish you the best of luck in the contest:-) Alexis
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Date: 10/24/2016 4:47:00 PM
Wow! How beautiful, Carolyn! Great personification and colourful imagery! Full marks to you and your creativity. Hugs // paul
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Carolyn Devonshire
Date: 10/26/2016 5:48:00 PM
I think my trip to New Hampshire inspired me, Paul. Your reviews mean a lot to me.
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