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Cornucopia

Indian summer--
appreciate thy bounty's
cornucopia

     ~~~~

Thanksgiving

Windchimes make music that lingers in the mind,
Blessed by abundance of sharing what we find,
A feast spread out before us is quite divine.
With plates in hand, we're eager to wait in line.
Delicious aromas fill the chilly air.
Handmade pies and cakes are part of fancy fair.
This wonderful Thanksgiving our heads we bow,
To give thanks in prayer to God, our solemn vow,
To be mindful of our blessings and our friends,
And be grateful for the good in life God sends.

                                ~~~~~
Autumn Glory

Colors of this season leave me spellbound...
The stunning brightness of the crimson leaves;
A mélange of rust, pumpkin, greens and gold.
I'm in awe of these sylvan canopies...
Reflections captured in pools from autumn rains.
The fresh air rejuvenates my burdened lungs;
Gifts my heart with solace into divine spring.

11-14-17
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Laurie Avatar
April 30, 2018 at 1:44 AM
I can only agree with all the other commenting poets - you have the gift Connie - Lindsay
Dietrich Avatar
December 7, 2017 at 6:39 PM
Oh goodie, here is a poem I can come on and congratulate you for a win with it!!! Congratulations, dear Connie.
Marcum Wong Avatar
December 9, 2017 at 3:02 PM
Thank you Andrea. Christmas is sapping all my energy and I have t been online much. Happy Holidays my friend. : )
Callus Avatar
November 25, 2017 at 3:06 PM
A pleasure to be re-reading this lovely offering, Connie! A worthy, deserved winner...congratulations! Regards // paul
Allison Avatar
November 25, 2017 at 2:01 PM
Dropping back with my congrats Connie, hope your hubby is feeling better now and you didn't succumb to his cold... I'm still trying to fend mine off from becoming a chest infection:-) hugs jan xx
Roper Avatar
November 25, 2017 at 1:25 PM
Excellent!Connie, congratulations on your win with this beautifully written poem. Excellent! Hugs Eve ~`*
Cozart Avatar
November 25, 2017 at 8:15 AM
Congrats on your 2nd place win! Hope you had a good Thanksgiving!
Inman Avatar
November 25, 2017 at 6:56 AM
Wonderful write Connie. Love the use of cornucopia in your Haiku, very clever.
Rodrigues Avatar
November 24, 2017 at 11:15 PM
A lovely Indian Summer! Congrats on 2nd place, Connie!
Marcum Wong Avatar
November 26, 2017 at 12:57 PM
Thank you very much for my high placement Kim. I enjoyed your Contest. ; )
Nusker Avatar
November 20, 2017 at 10:20 PM
I love all three, perfectly emulates the essence of Autumn & Thanks Giving.
Dietrich Avatar
November 20, 2017 at 12:21 AM
I love the three different forms you chose and you emulated each one very well in this theme of thanksgiving. I think the last was my most favorite of all!
Godwin Avatar
November 19, 2017 at 1:26 PM
I don't get why two writes, but two writes both blew me away with beautiful flow and content. The first impressed me the most, I may memorize to use for our Thanksgiving prayer - truly touching. Love ... CayCay (I should read about the contest)
Marcum Wong Avatar
November 19, 2017 at 6:33 PM
They wanted three different forms CayCay. Thank you for responding to so many of my poems dear friend. My husband is sick with a cold and I have started coughing so I am fighting it because I don't want to be sick for T.G. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving! Thank yo, Connie : )
Salehi Avatar
November 17, 2017 at 5:00 PM
I do not understand why cornucopia must have a goat's horn with fruits and flowers, why not cows? I that my big question...
Marcum Wong Avatar
November 17, 2017 at 6:21 PM
It began in ancient Greek mythology. I have no idea why? If you find out let me know? Lol ; )
Krampe Avatar
November 17, 2017 at 8:29 AM
Your poem is a true cornucopia itself. Love it!
Marcum Wong Avatar
November 17, 2017 at 6:22 PM
Thank you Agnus. I hope it is not too long. I know she wanted brief poems. : )
One Avatar
November 17, 2017 at 6:52 AM
This is lovely with great imagery and sounds so yummy also... The last poem has amazing imagery.. Excellent write Connie..
Sathasivam Avatar
November 17, 2017 at 12:56 AM
Excellent. Lovely imagery . Well penned. Enjoyed reading it. Thanks for sharing it.
Williams Avatar
November 16, 2017 at 9:26 PM
I really enjoyed all three of your wonderful poems Connie. What a lovely bouquet of colours your words paint. Excellent time to come together for family and friends ....Maria xxx
Marcum Wong Avatar
November 17, 2017 at 1:30 AM
Thank you very much Maria. I appreciate your thoughtful comments. : ) xxoo
Smith Avatar
November 16, 2017 at 3:06 PM
Lovely colors and feelings shared with your family of friends here, thank you Connie....
Andresen Avatar
November 16, 2017 at 12:10 PM
- Connie, this is two beautiful bouquets - A joy and pleasure to read - Best wishes in the contest - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Pandit Avatar
November 16, 2017 at 11:15 AM
Beautiful imagery and meaning in your poem--well written, Connie--best for a win!
Allison Avatar
November 16, 2017 at 10:55 AM
What a lovely trilogy of poems for the contest:-) I particularly like the second poem as it appeals to the senses:-) good luck in the contest Connie:-) hugs jan xx
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