From Awe To Indignation

Faint yellow is the first to appear
Leaves march forth in harmonic progression
To autumn’s clock all must adhere
Amber, scarlet and purple in procession
Bring gasps of wonder till winter’s colorless indignation




*Written September 1, 2014
For Francine’s contest
Copyright © | Year Posted 2014

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Dietrich Avatar
October 11, 2014 at 6:08 PM
wow, Carolyn, this is a very well crafted one. I love that last line. A FAVE for me.
Trichet Avatar
October 10, 2014 at 7:44 PM
Beautifully written Carolyn, congratulations on the win
Lindley Avatar
October 9, 2014 at 8:45 PM
I am back again , this time to congratulate you on your fine win!!!
Meier-Hans Avatar
October 9, 2014 at 7:16 PM
Congratulations on your win Carolyn. Your Quentin is lovely.
Gibson Avatar
October 9, 2014 at 5:25 PM
I love the purple color in the trees; noticed it a lot on a recent road trip. Beautiful. Congratulations.
Roberts Avatar
October 9, 2014 at 12:22 PM
lovely piece Carolyn, congrats on your win my friend and I hope all is well with you
Yvonne Avatar
October 9, 2014 at 11:30 AM
Carolyn what a magnificent write this is. Congratulations are in order for both your Quintain and your win.
Andresen Avatar
October 9, 2014 at 6:24 AM
- A lovely 4 st place,Carolyn - Congrats with your winning poem in the contest: "Autumn Colours" - The summer is over, it disappeared just as quickly as it came :) - oxox // Anne-Lise :)
Allison Avatar
October 9, 2014 at 4:13 AM
absolutely stunning - many congrats:-) hugs jan xxx
Callus Avatar
September 3, 2014 at 9:50 AM
Excellent painting of autumn all the way through to winter; you manage to fill this write with colour and emotion. I, too, have been drawn by the beauty of the concluding line! gl in contest. hugs // paul
Ryerson Avatar
September 2, 2014 at 9:32 AM
The entire poem is a Quintain gem, but the last line? Awesome...
Lindley Avatar
September 1, 2014 at 11:30 PM
Autumn , as a child my favorite time of the year! Weather was cooler and Christmas was in sight! A wonderful poem you have penned my friend!
Bordner Avatar
September 1, 2014 at 8:18 PM
A very passionate and ingenius way to ascribe emotions to the seasons Carolyn. I respect the bold movement of your mind. Winter does indeed appear to be the merciless curtain of Nature's vibrant beauty, until one walks long in the snowy night, or perceives how the barren cold promotes strength in those exposed. I've enjoyed the skill of your poetic psychology. J.A.B.
Trifiatis Avatar
September 1, 2014 at 3:18 PM
A magnificent parade of colors in perfect formation! Excellent, dear Carolyn!
Gibson Avatar
September 1, 2014 at 2:18 PM
Lovely, Carolyn. I really enjoy all the different ways we describe a theme.
Smith Avatar
September 1, 2014 at 1:22 PM
The leaves of fall are spectacular.... Lovely poem Carolyn.... Hugs Tim
Andresen Avatar
September 1, 2014 at 12:13 PM
- The autumn colors like painter's palette - Beautiful poem, Carolyn - Good luck in the contest! - oxox // Anne-Lise :)
Manassian Avatar
September 1, 2014 at 12:03 PM
Oh Dear....Really? That just flowed...SO beautifully. The TITLE just drew me in...the words made me celebrate the goodness of God and life! I'm blessed by this piece. Thank you for sharing your skill with us. Hugs
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