Gary Smith Poet Rhyme

Elderberry Flourish

Long summer days now memories

For leaves are turning now.

A tapestry of pastel hues,

Adorning twig and bough.

Still the elderberry though

Hangs ripe upon the bush,

A final flourish, a luscious gift,

Before winter's coming hush.






Entry for END SEPTEMBER STANDARD CONTEST any theme,any form, max of 25 lines - Poetry Contest 
Sponsored by Brian Strand.
28/9/2017

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Gregory Richard Barden October 1, 2017 at 8:49 PM Gorgeous work! Blessings and congratulations on your well-deserved win, my friend! :-) Gary Smith October 2, 2017 at 1:07 AM Thank you Greg :)

Agnes Krampe September 28, 2017 at 1:46 PM Congrats on your win, Gary. Gary Smith September 28, 2017 at 1:53 PM Thank you Agnes :)

Constance La France September 28, 2017 at 9:30 AM Gary, I love your poem and image. CONGRATULATIONS on your placement! Gary Smith September 28, 2017 at 9:35 AM Thank you Broken Wings :)

Jan Allison September 28, 2017 at 7:28 AM dropping back with my congrats I really loved this poem gary:-) hugs jan xx Gary Smith September 28, 2017 at 7:30 AM Thank you Jan :)

Heidi Sands September 27, 2017 at 6:33 PM Very nice and perfectly written Gary. Good luck in the contest :) Gary Smith September 27, 2017 at 6:35 PM Thank you Heidi :)

Andrea Dietrich September 27, 2017 at 6:20 PM this is wonderful. I think Brian will like it! Love that final flourish, a luscious gift! Gary Smith September 27, 2017 at 6:21 PM How kind Andrea, thank you :)

Jan Allison September 27, 2017 at 6:18 PM Gosh your poem took me back to my childhood , I've not seen elderberries for many years! Such lovely imagery Gary:-) good luck:-) hugs jan xx Gary Smith September 27, 2017 at 6:20 PM Thank you Jan, we were around the park today and saw elderberries everywhere :)