Burn Brightest

The candles of the forest brightly lit
to bid adieu the solstice harvest moon
that races through the branches where it fits
much like the sun which flickers there at noon.
Across the rolling hills now tinged with frost
and through the valley fog that drifts in sleep
a whisper of the season is embossed
like crochet doilies tossed upon a sheet.
So peacefully it sings the last hurrah
that echoes through each cherished year that goes
- reflections of the past when last we saw
the answered prayers of peace as they arose.
   Then naked Winter's chill will quickly rush,
   but not before one final Autumn blush.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2019



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Date: 10/19/2019 5:17:00 AM
Sublime Sonnet-teering, on every level ... this is getting faved. Blessings, Brother.
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Date: 10/14/2019 8:35:00 AM
Wonderful seasonal sonnet. Love that line, “ like crochet doilies tossed upon a sheet.” and that perfect closing couplet. Into my FAVS. Best, SuZ
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Date: 10/6/2019 7:09:00 PM
i love the warmer blushes autumn brings, i dread the cold and rain, along with the fog...love your poem though,it's gorgeous ...you always write beautifully...still one of my favorites on this site :) hugs
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Date: 10/6/2019 6:18:00 PM
There was some kind of issue in the final placements but just so you know this was supposed to be second place, you can resubmit it and I can correct this sorry for any embarrassment!
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Date: 10/6/2019 7:07:00 PM
i thought i originally saw it standing just below me but when i went to comment it was gone...soup glitch?
Date: 10/6/2019 4:03:00 PM
Hello Craig I love your image of the candle effect as sun and moon shine through the branches and the closing couplet is beautifully expressed.
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