Farewell To Summer

Farewell to Summer

Fond caresses as two seasons meet in summer’s bliss
Autumn bends to fondly leave a farewell harvest kiss;
Remembering your long days and cricket singing nights,
Evening’s breath beneath clear skies of shooting stars so bright;
Washed by waves that dance a jig upon smooth tan beach sands
Exquisite diamond tides foam upon the strands;
Lovely lady, all dressed up in gossamer sunshine,
Leaves the sweetest memories of easygoing days behind.

Tomorrow reaches out to gently take her fragrant hand –
Overtures of gratitude sprung from nature’s plan;

Summer’s gown of greenest greens now redesigned,
Umber hues of scarlet silk with thin gold leaf entwined; 
Midnight moments still buzz and swell just for a little while –
Misty veils lifted up reveal her fading morning smile;
Enter Autumn, quietly, with colorful embrace
Rest now Summer, wrapped in dreams, your sister takes your place.

10-9-20
Contest: Farewell to Summer Title Chosen
Seasonal Acrostic
Sponsor: Edward Ibeh
Copyright © | Year Posted 2020

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Andresen Avatar
October 14, 2020 at 4:11 AM
- Congratulations on your winning poem, Sam :) - // Anne-Lise :)
Faulkner Avatar
October 13, 2020 at 6:20 PM
Happy to come back to wish you congratulations, Sam, well deserved~
Ibeh Avatar
October 13, 2020 at 12:49 PM
Heartiest congratulations on your win in my contest with this fascinating acrostic, Sam:-) Thoroughly enjoyed!
Horsman Avatar
October 10, 2020 at 7:50 AM
Wonderful poetry, Sam..
Kauffman Avatar
October 10, 2020 at 10:25 AM
Thank you Harry! A fun theme for sure! Harvest blessings to you!
Faulkner Avatar
October 9, 2020 at 7:23 PM
Funny I was thinking about doing something in the vein of 'sister seasons' - I love how you contrast the different beauties of summer and autumn, best wishes for the contest, Sam!
Kauffman Avatar
October 10, 2020 at 10:41 AM
Great minds! I'm surely in good company! Thank you for visiting, your best wishes and for your message! Seeing the contrast between Autumn and Summer really inspired me. Hope you are well! All the best! Can't wait to see what you enter for the contest!
Canerdy Avatar
October 9, 2020 at 3:39 PM
Such an awesome blend of literal and figurative language, Sam! Beautiful Janice
Koplin Avatar
October 9, 2020 at 10:51 AM
Wow Sam! That was very powerful! Great imagery and awesome flow. Great Job!!
Kauffman Avatar
October 9, 2020 at 10:58 AM
Hi Mark! Thank you so much. It was so fun to think about Summer and Autumn as two sisters. I so appreciate your message! All the best! Harvest blessings!
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