Empty Fields

An
Orange
Pumpkin glow
Tints the moon on
October's long nights
As Autumn leaves tumble.
And a scarecrow looks lonely,
Standing guard over empty fields.
For the crops have all been harvested
In advance of Winter's approaching snow.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2015

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Kendrick Avatar
October 5, 2015 at 5:27 PM
Congrats on your winning Etheree..Way to go..Delightful use of the theme..Sara
A  Avatar
October 2, 2015 at 10:27 PM
Emile, congratulations on your awesome Etheree win. <3 SKAT
Pinet Avatar
October 3, 2015 at 12:13 PM
Thanks SKAT, I appreciate it. Emile.
Tor Avatar
October 1, 2015 at 3:02 AM
Emile nice win!
Pinet Avatar
October 1, 2015 at 10:10 AM
Thanks Michael, I appreciate it. Emile.
Dietrich Avatar
October 1, 2015 at 2:16 AM
Very nice one, Emile. Great image of the orange pumpkin glow. Congrats in my contest.
Pinet Avatar
October 1, 2015 at 10:09 AM
Thanks so much Andrea, it was my pleasure to participate in your contest. Emile.
Deschler Avatar
September 25, 2015 at 8:22 PM
I loved the wonderful imagery in this poem. It sets the perfect scene for an October night... A great etheree poem, Emile! Good luck in Andrea's contest!
Pinet Avatar
September 26, 2015 at 8:26 AM
Thanks so much Kelly, you know how to create a smile. Emile.
Smith Avatar
September 21, 2015 at 3:27 PM
I love an October night...crisp with a bright moon illuminating all...nice Emile
Pinet Avatar
September 21, 2015 at 4:17 PM
Thanks Tim, I appreciate your friendly comments. Emile.
Babbit Avatar
September 21, 2015 at 2:09 PM
Thank you, I learned something new today. Nice poem.
Pinet Avatar
September 21, 2015 at 2:53 PM
Thanks DM, I appreciate your visit. Emile.
Hopper Avatar
September 21, 2015 at 1:17 PM
I agree! I lovely picture of October! Good luck!
Pinet Avatar
September 21, 2015 at 1:19 PM
Thanks Anna, I appreciate your visit. Emile.
Onclaud Avatar
September 21, 2015 at 12:11 PM
emile, this painted a marked picture in my mind... wonderful write with deep, languid imagery of a season.. huggs
Pinet Avatar
September 21, 2015 at 1:18 PM
Thanks Nette, I appreciate your warm comments. Emile.
Godwin Avatar
September 21, 2015 at 11:48 AM
pretty and successful, Emile - I enjoyed this creative write ... CayCay
Pinet Avatar
September 21, 2015 at 11:54 AM
Thanks so much CayCay, I appreciate your visits. Emile.
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