Colorfall

stained
beauty
the sun is
descending fast
shadows reveal a
purple martin plunging

fluttering like the wind
drifting in sunshine
petals dance too
it's autumn
shedding
trees


Written on 8/16/2021
For: Merse Poetry Contest
Sponsor: Malabika Ray Choudhury
Copyright © | Year Posted 2021

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Laurie Avatar
August 24, 2021 at 11:36 PM
Hello Evelyn ... wonderfully described and so easy to see your picture poem - thank you Evelyn - Lindsay
Buehler Avatar
August 25, 2021 at 10:14 AM
You are most welcome, Lindsay. Thank you so much for the encouraging words. :D
Fenn Avatar
August 22, 2021 at 6:05 PM
Gorgeous poem! God bless you!
Buehler Avatar
August 22, 2021 at 6:30 PM
Thank you, and God bless you, too!
Poet Avatar
August 17, 2021 at 5:21 PM
Evelyn, you have crafted a lovely poem. With magnificent imagery. Best wishes, my friend.
Buehler Avatar
August 17, 2021 at 8:08 PM
Thank you for your valued comment, dear Lasaad. Have a nice evening.
Kauffman Avatar
August 17, 2021 at 2:57 PM
Delightful Judy! Love the title and the way you flesh it out in your poetic picture framed in purple! All the best for a win! Blessings!
Buehler Avatar
August 17, 2021 at 3:50 PM
Thank you, Sam. Your appreciation and confidence is gladdening. Blessings!
Rodrigues Avatar
August 17, 2021 at 6:09 AM
I love that purple martin plunging! Cool!
Buehler Avatar
August 17, 2021 at 11:22 AM
Thank you so much, Kim.
Andresen Avatar
August 17, 2021 at 3:20 AM
- A wonderful dance in the wind, Evelyn :) - Best wishes in the contest :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Buehler Avatar
August 17, 2021 at 11:25 AM
Thank you for the happy thoughts and well wishes, Anne-Lise. hugs, Evelyn :D
Buhagiar Avatar
August 17, 2021 at 2:42 AM
Magnificent imagery, to be expected from you. Best for a win.
Buehler Avatar
August 17, 2021 at 11:27 AM
Thank you for the lovely words and vote of confidence. :D
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