Beautiful Fall

Bountiful goodness of squash, pumpkins and gourds decorate hay bales
Elaborate labyrinth of vines dried by August suns lean against twilight fences
Autumn colors of browns reds and oranges and a flash of yellow light the way
Uniquely different each time yet recognizable from one fall to the next 
Trickling leaves surround lazy sleeping cat shadows, illuminating joy.
Intricate webs made by Indian Summer spiders sparkle in corners of our porches
Football season unveils friendly animosity amid the joyous coolness of autumn
Ultimate prettiness resides in this well thought out palette of our master artist
Luxurious pieces of kindling lead to a red hot bonfire adding ambiance to the night

Flush with butterscotch colored maize peppered with red and black kernels,
Autumn magic has no comps. She is her own category, unchallenged
Lovely in her unparalleled radiance, honored with the year’s prettiest skies
Languishing in comfortable repose, not understanding her magnificent innocence.

Written 9-10-2018                  Beautiful Fall Poetry Contest
                                            Sponsor: John Hamilton
Copyright © | Year Posted 2018

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Doll Avatar
September 11, 2018 at 9:51 AM
Beautiful, just beautiful, Caren. A fav for me. ~ Warren:)
Krutsinger Avatar
September 11, 2018 at 1:26 PM
Thank you Warren. I appreciate it.
Marcum Wong Avatar
September 11, 2018 at 12:59 AM
Oh Caren, I am sure John will love this fantastic autumn poem! You have made it unique and so eloquent. I thought you managed to convey the beauty of the season splendidly! Best in the contest. : )
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September 11, 2018 at 2:56 AM
Thank you Connie. I do not usually do "beauty" or "love" but I do like to jump into a new challenge, so this is truly it.
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