Fall Foliage

F ire on horizon this time of year,
A utumn ushers in winter’s sear.
L ight slowly fades a bit each day,
L ess time now for outdoor play.

F loods of colour on the trees,
O ccur before the big freeze.  
L eaves scatter as rain falls, 
I t’s our warning - winter calls.
A maple leaf gives the best show,
G olds, reds, orange all aglow.
E njoyed by all - a Thanksgiving.




Written August 27, 2012
For Francine Robert’s contest
“Autumn Acrostic”
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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Brown Avatar
September 20, 2012 at 10:57 AM
Congratulations on your well deserved win in Francine's "Autumn Acrostic" contest Lee. Love, Carol
Merryman Avatar
September 16, 2012 at 2:40 PM
Great write, Lee! Congrats on your Honorable Mention! Love, Kim
Arowolo Avatar
September 16, 2012 at 1:15 PM
Lovely and wonderful piece,Lee.Great job..Congrats on your win....
Dietrich Avatar
September 16, 2012 at 9:26 AM
I love your F word: FLOODS of colour!! (hope I did not scare you when I said that!!) Really, it was my favorite line because it was pure imagery and made me feel those colors flooding through the groves of trees!! Congrats on your win.
Johnson Avatar
September 16, 2012 at 9:11 AM
Very descriptive of fall. Anything can and does happen. Congratulations. Love, Joyce
May Avatar
September 16, 2012 at 4:29 AM
nicely done Lee...congrats on your win
Sweetheart Avatar
September 16, 2012 at 12:55 AM
CONGRATS LEE ON WINNING AN HM FOR THIS SPLENDID WRITE LUV ..
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September 15, 2012 at 11:31 PM
Lee, , a wonderful congratulations with your wonderful win in Francine Roberts " Autumn Acrostic " love the breeze and image ~ always* PD
Roberts Avatar
September 15, 2012 at 11:00 PM
congrats Lee on your HM in the contest
Kendrick Avatar
August 28, 2012 at 3:34 PM
Great contest entry..Reads like a winner to me..Good luck in the contest..Your presence at my work is always uplifting..Sara
Horne Avatar
August 28, 2012 at 12:34 PM
beautiful acrostic, Lee
Pettit Avatar
August 27, 2012 at 8:17 PM
You will make Francine's decision making a bit more difficult with this fine acrostic entry. It looks like a very strong contender.
Dietrich Avatar
August 27, 2012 at 5:54 PM
yours is very cute, Lee. I loved the line: Floods of colour.... Good luck in this contest.
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