Autumn's Wink At Winter

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Autumn's Wink at Winter

Stares at the glit of a harvested moon,
felicitous sways northernly o'er ripen earth,
divorcing neath horizon's haulage.

Rises the yam sun that courses a forenoon cast,
towering mist espoused crusted loam and verdurous life,
progresses towards insignificance.

Abandon lofty leafy legions, 
descension in crumpled layers,
... of impaled saffron petals,
... of lain chartreuse fronds.

Strewn against a capricious path,
the weight of feet crinkles crispy snaps to arouse the quietude,
echoes summons a dusty field in white,
ebbing the tides of a wintry breath.

Afar strewed a few sunflowers to escort its mentored sun,
ere setting to their eastward repose position.

Brisk breeze encounters a trial,
a crafted shawl snuggly wraps,
homeward bound via hot cider,
a lit fireplace as a book is read.

A forested cabin well-engaged boast outwardly entertained,
prominence forestalls in burgundy, copper, and blonde,
snowflakes tenderly smooch the befallen perianths,
forgivingly melts to the usual taste of Autumn.

*1st Place*
ALL YOURS (Apr 15)
~~Brian Strand
*1st Place*
Still-Life Autumn
~~Eve Roper

*My submitted Free Verse has been a prior winner that I had written on 2020 October 22

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Date: 4/18/2021 2:04:00 AM
This poem has such a symbiotic connection with nature enfolded with the joy of the cozy feeling reading by fireside brings. Congratulations on your deserving first placement William. Blessings xxoo
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Hilo Poet
Date: 4/18/2021 2:39:00 AM
My heartfelt appreciation, Connie, for your generous words truly defines you my friend:), Aloha!
Date: 10/26/2020 9:35:00 AM
So many wonderful, uniquely crafted images and phrases, William - "a crafted shawl," "yam sun," "snowflakes tenderly smooch." All work together seamlessly to create this portrait. Congratulations on your top win! Aloha my friend.
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Hilo Poet
Date: 10/26/2020 4:59:00 PM
Much obliged, Sam, for your generous notice taken to heart, also, for the accolade my friend, Aloha! William
Date: 10/26/2020 5:31:00 AM
- In any encounter with nature, it is a breath of fresh air, William :) - Congratulations on your win :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
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Hilo Poet
Date: 10/26/2020 4:50:00 PM
Generous share, Anne-Lise, thanks for the accolade, Aloha! William
Date: 10/26/2020 4:02:00 AM
Congratulations for your top win William! Excellent :)
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Hilo Poet
Date: 10/26/2020 4:48:00 PM
Thank you, Heidi, for the accolade, Aloha! William
Date: 10/26/2020 3:50:00 AM
Congrats on this beautiful poem. I love it. God bless you with many more :)
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Hilo Poet
Date: 10/26/2020 4:46:00 PM
Blessings for your kindness, Regina, take care, Aloha! William
Date: 10/25/2020 9:31:00 PM
BIG CONGRATS William to win TOP on your most deserved poem. Blessing always.
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Hilo Poet
Date: 10/25/2020 10:56:00 PM
You are a blessed soul, Anisha, take care my friend, Aloha! William
Date: 10/25/2020 9:02:00 PM
Congratulations on your Top Placement in this contest for this exquisite piece!!
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Hilo Poet
Date: 10/25/2020 10:55:00 PM
My thanks to you, Newton, very thoughtful, Aloha! William
Date: 10/25/2020 9:01:00 PM
William, congratulations on your win, great imagery . Hugs Eve
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Hilo Poet
Date: 10/25/2020 10:54:00 PM
My sincere thanks for the opportunity, Eve, I had fun, Aloha! William
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