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Gilded Breath of Autumn

While gilded breath of autumn sighs Whirling colors of season's dream, How nature's painting dazzles eyes On sapphire arc’s chromatic theme. Zephyrs with zeal rustle leaves gold While gilded breath of autumn sighs Where maples-red flaunt visage bold Cheering grief of summer's demise. Horizon crimson thrills mauve skies Where twilight’s halo sweethearts greet While gilded breath of autumn sighs Blazed in passions lovers entreat. Swirling notions of cooling nights Breezing colors waltz chasing highs Charming hues for reveling sights While gilded breath of autumn sighs. September 30, 2022 Poem of the day on October 1, 2022 Form: Quatern Eight syllables per line Placed 2nd: 2022 Poetry Marathon Mile 15 Poetry Contest Sponsor: Mark Toney Placed 9th: A Brian Strand Premier Choice

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Evelyn Judy Buehler

Date: 8/3/2023 10:05:00 AM

A sensual delight, beautifully expressed. Belated congratulations.

David Kavanagh

Date: 11/15/2022 3:42:00 AM

Congratulations Vijay on your highly placed marathon entry, and it reaching No1 on the top poem’s list, it really is an autumnal treasure trove released from nature, into one majestic poem, cheers David

Vijay Pandit
Date: 2/8/2023 7:17:00 AM

Many thanks, David. Much enjoyed the voice of your kind remarks.

Susan Ashley

Date: 10/8/2022 7:30:00 AM

Dear Vijay, your repeating line "While gilded breath of autumn sighs" is beautiful and fits perfectly in place in each successive stanza. Your vivid and soul-satisfying imagery brings me to the center of this Autumn moment. Congratulations for your excellent win in Mark's contest. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan

Vijay Pandit
Date: 10/13/2022 6:11:00 AM

Thanks Susan. Always a joy to read your comments. Much appreciate.

Valsa George

Date: 10/7/2022 9:04:00 PM

This is my third or fourth visit to your poem. Each time I read it, I feel its beauty enhances. Congratulations Vijay on your podium win in the Marathon Mile Contest.

Vijay Pandit
Date: 10/8/2022 9:31:00 AM

Thank you again Valsa, for visiting and commenting. Your kindness shows in all your comments.

Mark Toney

Date: 10/7/2022 10:16:00 AM

Vijay, your lovely quatern wonderfully captures the beauty of my favorite season. "While gilded breath of autumn sighs." Your last line is perfect! Congratulations on your second-place podium finish on Mile 15 of my 2022 Poetry Marathon Contest. Keep your running shoes on, because Mile 16 has already started. Also, check out my blog post to view your current standing in the Marathon.

Vijay Pandit
Date: 10/8/2022 9:29:00 AM

Glad you liked the autumn theme. Much appreciate your kind remarks, Mark. Many thanks for sponsoring this contest.

Alexis Y.

Date: 10/6/2022 7:59:00 AM

WoW! Vijay, This is so well written. It looks breathtaking. Best wishes in the in the contest. Congratulations on getting the poem of day. Have a nice day:-) Alexis

Vijay Pandit
Date: 10/6/2022 2:52:00 PM

Glad you stopped by Alexis. Haven't seen your poems in a while. Much appreciate. Many thanks.

Deb M

Date: 10/5/2022 8:22:00 PM

Congratulations Vijay….a beautiful poem so worthy of POTD. Debx

Vijay Pandit
Date: 10/6/2022 2:52:00 PM

Thank you Deb--much appreciate.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 10/5/2022 12:49:00 PM

oops, I guess this marathon mile has not been judged yet. Good luck. I sure wish for luck with my own entry too.

Vijay Pandit
Date: 10/6/2022 2:51:00 PM

You have my good wishes Andrea. But, you never need any help with your entry.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 10/5/2022 12:46:00 PM

So I see this is POTD. Did it also win with Mark? BIG congrats. I remember this one so lovely

Vijay Pandit
Date: 10/6/2022 2:50:00 PM

Thank you Andrea. Much appreciate.

Joe Dimino

Date: 10/4/2022 2:52:00 PM

Very romantic; beautiful imagery. Well deserving a POTD!!

Vijay Pandit
Date: 10/6/2022 2:50:00 PM

Much appreciate Joe--many thanks.

Mystic Rose Rose

Date: 10/4/2022 5:04:00 AM

splendidly written congrats on POTD Vijay

Vijay Pandit
Date: 10/6/2022 2:49:00 PM

Thank you Vienna--much appreciate.

Valsa George

Date: 10/2/2022 11:08:00 PM

Congratulations once more on another honor, Vijay !

Vijay Pandit
Date: 10/6/2022 2:49:00 PM

Much appreciate your return visit, Valsa. Many thanks.

Sam Kauffman

Date: 10/2/2022 6:31:00 PM

Vijay, so wonderful to see this autumn gem celebrating the glory of autumn receive another honor. Congratulations! Blessings.

Vijay Pandit
Date: 10/6/2022 2:48:00 PM

Thank you Sam--much appreciate.

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 10/2/2022 10:02:00 AM

- Congratulations on your win in the contest, Vijay :)

Vijay Pandit
Date: 10/2/2022 7:14:00 PM

Many thanks for your return visit, Anne-Lise. I sincerely appreciate.

Joanna Feltham

Date: 10/2/2022 8:17:00 AM

Congratulations on your winning placement. Autumn has definitely reached us here in the South of England, definitely my favourite time of year.

Vijay Pandit
Date: 10/2/2022 7:13:00 PM

Glad you stopped by with your kind remarks Joanna. Much appreciate--many thanks. Enjoy the season in your part of the world.

Bill Baker

Date: 10/1/2022 8:45:00 PM

Congratulations on your POTD, Vijay. Great imagery, well written in form. Have a great week, my friend! Bill

Vijay Pandit
Date: 10/2/2022 7:12:00 PM

Thank you Bill--much appreciate.

Brandy Nicole

Date: 10/1/2022 6:55:00 PM

My heart is smiling, "While gilded breath of autumn sighs." All because, your words are shining brightly in the spotlight. Congratulations Vijay, on Poem of the Day. Many wonderful blessings to you. :) Brandy

Vijay Pandit
Date: 10/2/2022 7:11:00 PM

Always a pleasure to hear from you my friend. Many thanks Brandy for your supportive comments. Blessing to you as well!

Warren Doll

Date: 10/1/2022 4:12:00 PM

Vijay, a beautiful and brilliant poem. A fav for me. Congratulations on POTD ~ Warren

Vijay Pandit
Date: 10/2/2022 7:10:00 PM

Great to hear from you Warren. Much appreciate your glowing remarks and especially your FAVE. Many thanks.

Sara Kendrick

Date: 10/1/2022 2:07:00 PM

Reads like a good contender for the contest to me. Way to go!! I enjoyed reading it today. The wind is whipping those leaves so now I don't know how many will be left when it finally calms down. Thanks for sharing this one and for dropping by my page. Sara

Vijay Pandit
Date: 10/2/2022 7:09:00 PM

Thank you Sara--much appreciate your visit and kind feedback.

Victor Buhagiar

Date: 10/1/2022 12:00:00 PM

Congratulations for your POTD. Difficult to rhyme and keep perfect syllable count. You painted a great picture of Autumn. Best for a win.

Vijay Pandit
Date: 10/1/2022 12:40:00 PM

Very kind of you to say so, Victor. Always a joy when you visit. Much appreciate. Many thanks.

Charles Messina

Date: 10/1/2022 10:32:00 AM

Awesome write, Vijay. Scripted perfectly at a supreme level. Congrats on POTD and best wishes in the contest. Charlie

Vijay Pandit
Date: 10/1/2022 12:39:00 PM

So nice to hear that from you Charlie. Much appreciate your glowing feedback my friend. Many thanks.

Valsa George

Date: 10/1/2022 9:06:00 AM

Such a well crafted quatern. It is not that easy to write such a beautiful poem staying within the confines of syllable count and rhyming. Congratulations on your well deserved POTD. All the Best in the Marathon Mile Contest.

Vijay Pandit
Date: 10/1/2022 9:24:00 AM

Much appreciate your visit and kind feedback, Valsa. It is a lovely form and I enjoy writing in this form. Many thanks.

Suzanne Delaney

Date: 10/1/2022 9:02:00 AM

Congratulations Vijay: So nice to see you POTD. I never tire of Autumn poems and this one is full of gorgeous autumn scenes. Looks like a fun form to try. Best, SuZ

Vijay Pandit
Date: 10/1/2022 9:23:00 AM

You are reading a lot of them, I know, as you have sponsored a contest to honor Connie. Glad you like autumn themes. Much appreciate SuZ. Many thanks.

L Milton Hankins

Date: 10/1/2022 8:45:00 AM

A lovely, well-written poem, Vijay. Congratulations on your Poem of the Day honor. Enjoy it.

Vijay Pandit
Date: 10/1/2022 9:21:00 AM

So nice to hear that from you Milton. Much appreciate your visit and kind feedback. Many thanks.

Susan Lawrence

Date: 10/1/2022 8:35:00 AM

Vijay, Your eloquence calls to me and wraps me in its embrace in this magical poem. So filled with time's movement and visual imagery I can taste it ! Congratulations on POTD! Hugs and blessings, Susan :)

Vijay Pandit
Date: 10/1/2022 9:20:00 AM

Your comments my friend are more pleasing and eloquent than the poem. Always a delight when you visit, Susan. Much appreciate--many thanks. Blessings!