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Farewell To Summer

Fading blossoms drooping low in abeyance Arouse Summer’s suspicions that now Autumn Races forward, seeking Summer’s abdication. Even as the birds plan their migration south, Willful Summer scoffs as she stifles the wind, Eventually losing to the tug of chill air. Looking at scorched ground, Summer abandons Last requests to the barren clouds for quenching rains. Trudging toward tomorrow, Summer remembers she was Once a grand empress, and vows she shall be again! She sheds her ragged regal robes and crown; Uneasy in weight of peasant’s coarse tunic. Maybe next year when the Sun again comes ‘round, Maybe next year when Summer defends, just then, Essence of life will calm and steady her realm. Restoring hope for her next auspicious reign.

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Andrea Dietrich

Date: 9/17/2023 4:57:00 PM

Love a good acrostic. And this one fits the bill

Linda Alice Fowler
Date: 9/18/2023 6:54:00 AM

Thanks Andrea! :)

Ink Empress

Date: 9/14/2023 2:30:00 AM

She was once a grand empress? Omg that line!! I feel and sense the faith and hope of revival and golden beginnings as sun again revisits! Wow this is one of my fave acrostics ever. Resonates with me, and felt like i received an answer as i read this. Love it. A fave

Linda Alice Fowler
Date: 9/14/2023 7:01:00 AM

You are too kind! Your thoughtful comment and exuberance with this poem honors me! Thank you for the fav as well! :)

Joanna Daniel

Date: 9/14/2023 12:02:00 AM

Wonderful imagery and personification in an amazing acrostic:)

Linda Alice Fowler
Date: 9/14/2023 6:59:00 AM

Thank you dear Jo! I'm always warmed by your comments. :)

Yann Rolland

Date: 9/13/2023 6:47:00 PM

beautifully penned, now we have a complete year to fall in love again, with the empress, bravo

Linda Alice Fowler
Date: 9/14/2023 6:58:00 AM

Many thanks my poet friend. I am so thrilled to have you visit! :)

Jerry Brotherton

Date: 9/13/2023 6:15:00 PM

A wonderful poem Linda. For me, summer has already outstayed its welcome.

Linda Alice Fowler
Date: 9/14/2023 6:58:00 AM

Hi Jerry Nice to see you. She is a cfireracker that's for sure! Thank you! :)

Speaks Volumes

Date: 9/13/2023 5:01:00 PM

This should take pride of place in a first class Poetry Book Laf. Its exquisite. Cant think of a way you could have made it better. So glad my friend is such a good poet, it gives me the chance to tell her so. Wishing you the best of everything. SV

Linda Alice Fowler
Date: 9/14/2023 6:57:00 AM

I blush my friend. You honor me with you praise. Thank you! laf :)