Fall Beauty

The
way light
shines through leaves,
is a lovely 
smile before the spite 
of a bitter winter 

steals the gold from Autumn's
rusty and worn-out
pockets, leaving
naked trees
and cold
skies.


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For: MERSE the beauty of fall
poetry contest.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2021

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Ashley Avatar
October 23, 2021 at 9:06 PM
Dear Chetta, your expressive pen captures Fall's beauty with such lovely imagery. Congratulations for your wonderful win in Mala's contest. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan
Achara Avatar
October 23, 2021 at 9:38 PM
Thank you
Roper Avatar
September 26, 2021 at 11:08 AM
Great cool brisk feeling and imagery , Chetta, congratulations on your win in Malabika's contest! Hugs Eve
Ray Choudhury Avatar
September 26, 2021 at 6:17 AM
Congratulations on your win. Beautiful Merse - enjoyed ~ Mala
Jayasankar Avatar
September 18, 2021 at 11:31 PM
Fall beauty well captured in this poem Chetta... Best wishes... ~ Ani
Achara Avatar
September 19, 2021 at 12:52 AM
Thank you. It was fun to write.
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