Linda Alice Fowler Poet Acrostic

Farewell To Summer - 2023

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 September 17, 2023 at 4:57 PM Love a good acrostic. And this one fits the bill Linda Alice Fowler September 18, 2023 at 6:54 AM Thanks Andrea! :)

Ink Empress September 14, 2023 at 2:30 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 September 14, 2023 at 7:01 AM You are too kind! Your thoughtful comment and exuberance with this poem honors me! Thank you for the fav as well! :)

Joanna Daniel September 14, 2023 at 12:02 AM Wonderful imagery and personification in an amazing acrostic:) Linda Alice Fowler September 14, 2023 at 6:59 AM Thank you dear Jo! I'm always warmed by your comments. :)

Yann Rolland September 13, 2023 at 6:47 PM beautifully penned, now we have a complete year to fall in love again, with the empress, bravo Linda Alice Fowler September 14, 2023 at 6:58 AM Many thanks my poet friend. I am so thrilled to have you visit! :)

Jerry Brotherton September 13, 2023 at 6:15 PM A wonderful poem Linda. For me, summer has already outstayed its welcome. Linda Alice Fowler September 14, 2023 at 6:58 AM Hi Jerry Nice to see you. She is a cfireracker that's for sure! Thank you! :)

Speaks Volumes September 13, 2023 at 5:01 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 September 14, 2023 at 6:57 AM I blush my friend. You honor me with you praise. Thank you! laf :)