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Fall Is a Brewing

Outside October perches it's little feet upon summer's fading scenery, replacing marigolds with mums and swapping tiki torches for dimly lit jack o' lanterns, illuminating midnight with another seasons mysterious approach and I cannot help but wonder if fall had a heart, to whom would it belong (a fallen leaf, the moon's cycloptic eye, or perhaps someone of human descent) an owl gazing restlessly at the cool, autumn sky seems to be interrogating God with the same, single question who, who, who but no one answers

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Date: 12/23/2009 11:09:00 AM
Congratulations on making it through the first round of the PoetrySoup Site October Contest. I wish you the best in the finals Melissa. May 2010 be the year you see your writing endeavors become reality. Love and blessings to you and yours always, Carol
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Date: 12/21/2009 9:57:00 AM
Congrats on your poem winning the first round of PS contest!! Very well deserved, enjoyed reading your wonderful poetry. Here’s wishing you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!! May 2010 be your best year ever! Love Light Patty
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Date: 12/20/2009 11:14:00 AM
Many congratulations on reaching the second round with your fine poem >> James
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Date: 12/18/2009 2:41:00 PM
this is an amazing piece. so poetic and with phrases that personifies poetry. great work. John Henry Loving III
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Date: 12/15/2009 12:43:00 PM
Many congratulations on your poetry being featured on the Soup this week >> James
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Date: 12/15/2009 2:25:00 AM
Congratulations on having your poem featured this week. A well deserving honor. A. W. Nutter www.freewebs.com/abcedit
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Date: 12/14/2009 11:31:00 AM
Melissa - many congrats on being featured this week. Rgds Janette
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Date: 12/14/2009 8:36:00 AM
Congratulations on your poetry being featured at PoetrySoup this week Melissa. May you have many more features. Love,Carol
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