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Fabulous Fall

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I adore the way Autumn breezes in denuding deciduous trees of their vibrant leaves During the shortening days, the soil will be clothed in a crisp colourful blanket of ochre, orange and scarlet which, in time, will become a skeletal lacy shawl as the decaying leaves become at one with the earth I love to amble through the glade marvelling at the dappled light which casts eerie shadows as the bare branches are moved by the zephyr winds Although I am rapidly approaching my own Autumn years I can’t resist kicking my way through the rustling golden gown of fallen foliage feeling a sense of calm as I recall my halcyon childhood days Serenity Awakened Poetry Contest Sponsored by Regina McIntosh 08/19/20

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Susan Lawrence

Date: 8/29/2020 9:39:00 AM

Thank you Jan for this moment in time .... remembering childhood days kicking through the fall leaves. I could feel the dappled light and see the shadows you described !

Sam Kauffman

Date: 8/27/2020 11:22:00 AM

Makes me want to go jump into a pile of leaves, Jan! Beautiful, rich imagery all woven into your flowing alliteration - so many wonderful phrases! Congratulations my friend. We have Liquid Amber trees that produce piles of leaves. Their foliage is anywhere from wine to gold - from scarlet to crimson.

Regina Mcintosh

Date: 8/27/2020 8:42:00 AM

Jan, congrats and thank you for entering this marvelous piece of art. I love it. God bless you dear friend

Jan Allison
Date: 8/27/2020 8:52:00 AM

I'm thrilled to be on your winners list, i adore Autumn:-) hugs jan xx

Heidi Sands

Date: 8/21/2020 5:40:00 AM

Beautifully written Jan! I enjoyed this :)

Jan Allison
Date: 8/27/2020 8:51:00 AM

Thanks Heidi:-) hugs jan xx

Lindsay Laurie

Date: 8/20/2020 10:49:00 PM

Hello Jan ... I really did enjoy this verse Jan. Autumn is a wonderful season to admire what nature offers us and you present it so well - thank you Jan - Lindsay

Jan Allison
Date: 8/27/2020 8:51:00 AM

thanks so much Lindsay:-) hugs jan xx

Rico Leffanta

Date: 8/20/2020 12:01:00 PM

Frolicking among the leaves is akin to jumping in puddles; it IS good to feel young again! Aloha! Rico

Jan Allison
Date: 8/20/2020 12:14:00 PM

lol i have been known to jump in puddles and go on the swings too - shh dont tell anyone lol:-) hugs jan xx

Warren Doll

Date: 8/20/2020 11:56:00 AM

Jan. you have captured fall in this great poem. I love the falling leaves. Warmest Wishes~ Warren

Jan Allison
Date: 8/20/2020 12:13:00 PM

thanks warren:-) hugs jan xx

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 8/20/2020 11:44:00 AM

- You make it sound wonderful, Jan :) - Best wishes in the contest :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Jan Allison
Date: 8/20/2020 12:13:00 PM

thanks Anne-Lise i think it is my favourite season of all:-) hugs jan xx

Tom Cunningham

Date: 8/20/2020 3:09:00 AM

A beautiful season Jan, nothing wrong with kicking those leaves, stay young at heart. Good luck Tom

Jan Allison
Date: 8/20/2020 4:01:00 AM

I adore this time of year still get a thrill from finding a conker and we have been collecting pine cones:-) hugs jan xx

Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 8/19/2020 4:09:00 PM

Hello Jan Allison, Mother nature is beautiful when she spills her paintbox along the leaves of the trees. A beautiful site to see. Hugs Darlene

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 8/23/2020 11:36:00 AM

Hello Jan you are welcome. Enjoy your day. hugs.

Jan Allison
Date: 8/19/2020 4:15:00 PM

what a charming comment Darlene:-) hugs jan xx

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 8/19/2020 3:53:00 PM

We need a change! Kicking through fall leaves might excite healing...let’s hope

Jan Allison
Date: 8/19/2020 3:58:00 PM

Autumn will soon be here, there are blackberries ripening in the hedgerows and the leaves are just starting to turn, i do adore this time of the year and the wonderful colours:-) hugs Jan xx

Malabika Ray Choudhury

Date: 8/19/2020 3:44:00 PM

Jan, really love this poem about Autumn! Your lines are so lyrical and soothing! Makes me feel I am walking through "the rustling golden gown of fallen foliage". Lovely poem! Hugs, Mala

Jan Allison
Date: 8/19/2020 3:46:00 PM

thanks Mala i had fun writing for the contest:-) hugs Jan xx