Brenda Victoria Northeast Poet Free verse

Flaming Autumn

I hear the crackling beat of 
Castanets and fast strumming guitars 
As autumns blustery storm lifts 
Fallen red, yellow and orange leaves
Twisting and twirling them like a Gypsy girl’s skirt  
As she dances around campfire flames.


Autumn Splendor -contest by- Russell Sivey

© Brenda V Northeast – a rewrite  30/08/2012  - (first written 26/05/08)

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Tim Ryerson November 13, 2012 at 3:27 AM Great description, Brenda...comparing autumn to a gypsy caravan...wow! - Tim

Debbie Guzzi October 24, 2012 at 10:36 AM ahh such a sight to see..you can get close every Aug. in Slippery Rock Penn. you can see woman and men dancing by firelight [pennsic wars + SCA] Light & Love

Elizabeth Wesley October 21, 2012 at 8:53 PM What a beautiful entry for a contest! It swirls with color and action to give this Gypsy dance a special place in my heart. I'm sure Rusty lovedit too.

Mohammad Yamin October 15, 2012 at 5:41 PM A brilliant write, Brenda. Must win in the contest. Thanks for your kind and uplifting comments on my poem The Autumn. -Mohammad

Jack Ellison October 8, 2012 at 8:04 PM Way to go Brenda... congrats! A colourful autumn celebration! Love and big hugs, Jack

Carol Sunshine Brown September 20, 2012 at 10:45 AM Congratulations on your very well deserved win in Russell's "Autumn Splendor" contest Brenda. Love, Carol

Joann Grisetti September 18, 2012 at 11:40 AM Congratulations on placing in the contest. Lovely autumn photo you have preserved for readers.

Harry Horsman September 18, 2012 at 7:33 AM congrats Brenda, this is a wonderful winner.... Brenda Victoria Northeast September 18, 2012 at 10:14 AM Thank you : )

Skat A September 17, 2012 at 7:11 AM BRENDA Congrats with your win ~SKAT Brenda Victoria Northeast September 18, 2012 at 10:14 AM Thank you : )

Andrea Dietrich September 16, 2012 at 10:07 AM I remember this had been one that I really loved from before. Wish it had placed higher for ya, but glad to see you on the list. Congratulations, Brenda. Brenda Victoria Northeast September 18, 2012 at 10:14 AM Thank you : )

Poet Destroyer A September 15, 2012 at 11:47 PM Brenda.. congratulations with your awesome imagery in Russell Sivey's " Autumn Splendor " beautiful contest. Always nice to support all contest when possible~ Good night :-* PD Brenda Victoria Northeast September 18, 2012 at 10:15 AM Thank you: )

Linda-Marie Sweetheart September 15, 2012 at 9:08 PM CONGRATS BRENDA ON A LOVELY WRITE AND WIN LUV .. Brenda Victoria Northeast September 18, 2012 at 10:15 AM Thank you : )

Joyce Johnson September 15, 2012 at 2:30 PM I liked this very much.. Congratulations Brenda. Love, Joyce Brenda Victoria Northeast September 18, 2012 at 10:16 AM Thank you : )

Elizabeth Wesley September 14, 2012 at 8:35 AM What a perfect vision of Autumn Brenda, the gypsies compared to the leaves dancing is such a creative description. I just love this one! :) Brenda Victoria Northeast September 18, 2012 at 10:16 AM Thank you : )

Wilma Neels September 3, 2012 at 12:51 PM Brenda, I just love your imagery, wishing you the best for the contest ;) love Wilma Brenda Victoria Northeast September 18, 2012 at 10:16 AM Thank you : )

Rhonda Johnson-Saunders August 31, 2012 at 6:06 AM Fantastic imagery, Brenda! This is a wow and a winner! Have a blessed weekend...hugs, Rhonda Brenda Victoria Northeast September 18, 2012 at 10:16 AM Thank you : )

Andrea Dietrich August 30, 2012 at 2:31 PM WOW< this is SOME poetry, Brenda. I sure hope this one places very high!! Brenda Victoria Northeast September 18, 2012 at 10:15 AM Thank you: )

Joy Wellington August 30, 2012 at 12:44 PM Best wishes in the contest Brenda...very expressive! One love. Joy Wells Brenda Victoria Northeast September 18, 2012 at 10:17 AM Thank you : )

Ronny Madonsela August 30, 2012 at 6:24 AM I dnt knw if you know but autumn is my fav season , I love been reading autumn poems today and this one has its own glow Love the elements you decided to express in this write, thanx for stoping by earlier you always welcomed on my paged. *smiles* Ron Brenda Victoria Northeast September 18, 2012 at 10:17 AM Thank you : )

Anne-Lise Andresen August 30, 2012 at 6:23 AM Lovely poem Brenda ..... music to my ears. Autumn has arrived here and it's goodbye to the summer. Wish you good luck in the contest - hope you win. Have a lovely autumn in all rainbow colors. oxox love Anne-Lise :) Brenda Victoria Northeast September 18, 2012 at 10:18 AM Thank you : )