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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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Date: 10/23/2021 9:06:00 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
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Chetta Achara
Date: 10/23/2021 9:38:00 PM
Thank you
Date: 9/26/2021 11:08:00 AM
Great cool brisk feeling and imagery , Chetta, congratulations on your win in Malabika's contest! Hugs Eve
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Date: 9/26/2021 6:17:00 AM
Congratulations on your win. Beautiful Merse - enjoyed ~ Mala
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Date: 9/18/2021 11:31:00 PM
Fall beauty well captured in this poem Chetta... Best wishes... ~ Ani
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Chetta Achara
Date: 9/19/2021 12:52:00 AM
Thank you. It was fun to write.

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