Fall Into Fall

memories sweetly

swirling like cotton candy -

let them melt away

in Indian summer’s gleam

succumbing to fall’s new flavors


Sept. 13, 2019
For Brian Strand's  the 'COMPLETELY YOUR CHOICE(33) any theme any form' Poetry Contest
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Adams Avatar
September 25, 2019 at 6:56 PM
back to say congratulations my friend...beautiful write! hugs :)
Crismond  Avatar
September 24, 2019 at 9:56 PM
That was beautiful. I love that line "memories swirling like cotton candy" fantastic imagery. Though now I'm really hungry for cotton candy;)
Delaney Avatar
September 24, 2019 at 5:51 PM
Pretty images. How I love this season. Congratulations on your 1st place win. SuZ
Marcum Wong Avatar
September 24, 2019 at 1:13 PM
Congratulations on your First Placement with this Tanka that delights! : ) xxoo
Andresen Avatar
September 24, 2019 at 12:51 PM
- Congratulations on your lovely win poem, Andrea :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Horne Avatar
September 24, 2019 at 11:44 AM
so pleased to see this was a winner - just love it
La France Avatar
September 24, 2019 at 10:29 AM
Andrea congratulations on your win with this excellent poem!
Wolf Avatar
September 23, 2019 at 8:14 PM
So many wonderful images in five short lines. Congrats on your win in Chantelle's contest, Andrea! Best wishes, Gershon
Mcgee Avatar
September 23, 2019 at 1:07 PM
I love to succumb to falls new flavors...congrats on first place win.
Gupta Avatar
September 23, 2019 at 5:58 AM
Beautifully pithy, Andrea ... Imagery to enjoy ... Congratulations on the nice placement ...
Chiri Avatar
September 23, 2019 at 1:22 AM
Andrea congrats on your win!;)
Mcintosh Avatar
September 23, 2019 at 12:08 AM
This is lovely. Congratulations on your winning piece. Blessings to you
Anish Avatar
September 15, 2019 at 5:55 PM
Sweet poetry for a sweet Indian summer. Hope we get one this year! Peace & Love Matthew Anish
Krutsinger Avatar
September 15, 2019 at 8:41 AM
I like how this one made me want to fall into fall.
Ball Avatar
September 14, 2019 at 12:57 PM
Beautiful Andrea. I love the colors of Fall. Great job . God Bless, JB
Adams Avatar
September 13, 2019 at 8:41 PM
falls colors are beautiful but i could do without the cooler air...lovely poem :) hugs
Romios Avatar
September 13, 2019 at 7:20 PM
Really a colorful piem that displays your poetic finessse! Panagiota
Marcum Wong Avatar
September 13, 2019 at 4:03 PM
Yummy! Fall colors amaze. I wish we had the four seasons here in Hawaii. I love this Tanka Andrea! : ) xxoo
Devonshire Avatar
September 13, 2019 at 12:34 PM
Oooh, I love thinking of fall as having "flavors." Awesome tanka, Andrea. I'm sure it will do well in the contest. Sending winning wishes your way. Hugs, carolyn
Johnson Avatar
September 13, 2019 at 8:14 AM
I've fallen and I can't get up. :)
Pandit Avatar
September 13, 2019 at 7:53 AM
Wonderful flow and tone, Andrea--all the best.
Chiri Avatar
September 13, 2019 at 7:50 AM
This was perfect for the contest Andrea! You got it down just right! I like the use of cotton candy!;)
Green Avatar
September 13, 2019 at 7:28 AM
This was beautiful Andrea. Light and breezy and fun to read. Best wishes in the contest
Mcintosh Avatar
September 13, 2019 at 4:51 AM
I enjoyed this one. Pretty and I wish you the best. Blessings
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