Marti Sutherland Poet Etheree

Change of Season

Hot
Summer
days give way
as Autumn nears
to paint new landscapes
in russet and ochre.
There's a crispness in the air,
whispering to us, "make ready
for raking leaves and wearing sweaters."
A time to be thankful we have seasons.



7/25/2016
Ethree Contest-Kim Merryman

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Teddy Kimathi July 28, 2016 at 4:36 AM I like the image of nature, that your piece has created in my mind.... Congrats Marti, for your WIN in the contest!! ;-)

Kim Merryman July 27, 2016 at 7:41 PM Marti, congrats on your placement in my contest! Wonderful descriptions of Autumn. Can't wait till its here. Thank you for supporting my contest! Blessings!

Jan Allison July 27, 2016 at 3:08 PM many many congrats Marti I loved this the first time I read it :-) hugs Jan xx

Connie Marcum Wong July 27, 2016 at 1:28 AM I look forward to autumn every humid summer here in the tropics Marti...my favorite season! A lovely entry! Congratulations on your placement! 7 ; )

Sunita U.D Palawon July 27, 2016 at 12:13 AM I like this poem on nature. Congrats on your win Sunita. :)

Viv Wigley July 27, 2016 at 12:01 AM I'm a sucker for autumnal verse, Marti, and this is a fine one. Congratulations! Viv x

Sandra Haight July 26, 2016 at 10:32 PM Lovely imagery, Marti. Congratulations on your placement in this Premiere Contest. Hugs, Sandra

Beautiful Scars July 26, 2016 at 9:03 PM Marti, congrats on your placement with this great etheree about nature :)-luloo

Andrea Dietrich July 25, 2016 at 5:51 PM this is so lovely, Marti. Hope it wins.

Jan Allison July 25, 2016 at 7:29 AM I love the transition of the seasons but especially from Summer to Autumn - i adore the autumnal colours:-) lovely imagery Marti good luck in the contest:-) hugs jan xx