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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Marcum Wong Avatar
April 18, 2021 at 2:04 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
Kelii Kekaula Avatar
April 18, 2021 at 2:39 AM
My heartfelt appreciation, Connie, for your generous words truly defines you my friend:), Aloha!
Kauffman Avatar
October 26, 2020 at 9:35 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.
Kelii Kekaula Avatar
October 26, 2020 at 4:59 PM
Much obliged, Sam, for your generous notice taken to heart, also, for the accolade my friend, Aloha! William
Andresen Avatar
October 26, 2020 at 5:31 AM
- In any encounter with nature, it is a breath of fresh air, William :) - Congratulations on your win :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Kelii Kekaula Avatar
October 26, 2020 at 4:50 PM
Generous share, Anne-Lise, thanks for the accolade, Aloha! William
Sands Avatar
October 26, 2020 at 4:02 AM
Congratulations for your top win William! Excellent :)
Kelii Kekaula Avatar
October 26, 2020 at 4:48 PM
Thank you, Heidi, for the accolade, Aloha! William
Mcintosh Avatar
October 26, 2020 at 3:50 AM
Congrats on this beautiful poem. I love it. God bless you with many more :)
Kelii Kekaula Avatar
October 26, 2020 at 4:46 PM
Blessings for your kindness, Regina, take care, Aloha! William
Dutta Avatar
October 25, 2020 at 9:31 PM
BIG CONGRATS William to win TOP on your most deserved poem. Blessing always.
Kelii Kekaula Avatar
October 25, 2020 at 10:56 PM
You are a blessed soul, Anisha, take care my friend, Aloha! William
Ranaweera  Avatar
October 25, 2020 at 9:02 PM
Congratulations on your Top Placement in this contest for this exquisite piece!!
Kelii Kekaula Avatar
October 25, 2020 at 10:55 PM
My thanks to you, Newton, very thoughtful, Aloha! William
Roper Avatar
October 25, 2020 at 9:01 PM
William, congratulations on your win, great imagery . Hugs Eve
Kelii Kekaula Avatar
October 25, 2020 at 10:54 PM
My sincere thanks for the opportunity, Eve, I had fun, Aloha! William
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