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
Copyright © | Year Posted 2022

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Buehler Avatar
August 3, 2023 at 10:05 AM
A sensual delight, beautifully expressed. Belated congratulations.
Kavanagh  Avatar
November 15, 2022 at 3:42 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
Pandit Avatar
February 8, 2023 at 7:17 AM
Many thanks, David. Much enjoyed the voice of your kind remarks.
Ashley Avatar
October 8, 2022 at 7:30 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
Pandit Avatar
October 13, 2022 at 6:11 AM
Thanks Susan. Always a joy to read your comments. Much appreciate.
George Avatar
October 7, 2022 at 9:04 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.
Pandit Avatar
October 8, 2022 at 9:31 AM
Thank you again Valsa, for visiting and commenting. Your kindness shows in all your comments.
Toney Avatar
October 7, 2022 at 10:16 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.
Pandit Avatar
October 8, 2022 at 9:29 AM
Glad you liked the autumn theme. Much appreciate your kind remarks, Mark. Many thanks for sponsoring this contest.
Y. Avatar
October 6, 2022 at 7:59 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
Pandit Avatar
October 6, 2022 at 2:52 PM
Glad you stopped by Alexis. Haven't seen your poems in a while. Much appreciate. Many thanks.
M  Avatar
October 5, 2022 at 8:22 PM
Congratulations Vijay….a beautiful poem so worthy of POTD. Debx
Pandit Avatar
October 6, 2022 at 2:52 PM
Thank you Deb--much appreciate.
Dietrich Avatar
October 5, 2022 at 12:49 PM
oops, I guess this marathon mile has not been judged yet. Good luck. I sure wish for luck with my own entry too.
Pandit Avatar
October 6, 2022 at 2:51 PM
You have my good wishes Andrea. But, you never need any help with your entry.
Dietrich Avatar
October 5, 2022 at 12:46 PM
So I see this is POTD. Did it also win with Mark? BIG congrats. I remember this one so lovely
Pandit Avatar
October 6, 2022 at 2:50 PM
Thank you Andrea. Much appreciate.
DiMino Avatar
October 4, 2022 at 2:52 PM
Very romantic; beautiful imagery. Well deserving a POTD!!
Pandit Avatar
October 6, 2022 at 2:50 PM
Much appreciate Joe--many thanks.
Rose  Avatar
October 4, 2022 at 5:04 AM
splendidly written congrats on POTD Vijay
Pandit Avatar
October 6, 2022 at 2:49 PM
Thank you Vienna--much appreciate.
George Avatar
October 2, 2022 at 11:08 PM
Congratulations once more on another honor, Vijay !
Pandit Avatar
October 6, 2022 at 2:49 PM
Much appreciate your return visit, Valsa. Many thanks.
Kauffman Avatar
October 2, 2022 at 6:31 PM
Vijay, so wonderful to see this autumn gem celebrating the glory of autumn receive another honor. Congratulations! Blessings.
Pandit Avatar
October 6, 2022 at 2:48 PM
Thank you Sam--much appreciate.
Andresen Avatar
October 2, 2022 at 10:02 AM
- Congratulations on your win in the contest, Vijay :)
Pandit Avatar
October 2, 2022 at 7:14 PM
Many thanks for your return visit, Anne-Lise. I sincerely appreciate.
Chamberlain Avatar
October 2, 2022 at 8:17 AM
Congratulations on your winning placement. Autumn has definitely reached us here in the South of England, definitely my favourite time of year.
Pandit Avatar
October 2, 2022 at 7:13 PM
Glad you stopped by with your kind remarks Joanna. Much appreciate--many thanks. Enjoy the season in your part of the world.
Baker Avatar
October 1, 2022 at 8:45 PM
Congratulations on your POTD, Vijay. Great imagery, well written in form. Have a great week, my friend! Bill
Pandit Avatar
October 2, 2022 at 7:12 PM
Thank you Bill--much appreciate.
Nicole Avatar
October 1, 2022 at 6:55 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
Pandit Avatar
October 2, 2022 at 7:11 PM
Always a pleasure to hear from you my friend. Many thanks Brandy for your supportive comments. Blessing to you as well!
Doll Avatar
October 1, 2022 at 4:12 PM
Vijay, a beautiful and brilliant poem. A fav for me. Congratulations on POTD ~ Warren
Pandit Avatar
October 2, 2022 at 7:10 PM
Great to hear from you Warren. Much appreciate your glowing remarks and especially your FAVE. Many thanks.
Kendrick Avatar
October 1, 2022 at 2:07 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
Pandit Avatar
October 2, 2022 at 7:09 PM
Thank you Sara--much appreciate your visit and kind feedback.
Buhagiar Avatar
October 1, 2022 at 12:00 PM
Congratulations for your POTD. Difficult to rhyme and keep perfect syllable count. You painted a great picture of Autumn. Best for a win.
Pandit Avatar
October 1, 2022 at 12:40 PM
Very kind of you to say so, Victor. Always a joy when you visit. Much appreciate. Many thanks.
Messina Avatar
October 1, 2022 at 10:32 AM
Awesome write, Vijay. Scripted perfectly at a supreme level. Congrats on POTD and best wishes in the contest. Charlie
Pandit Avatar
October 1, 2022 at 12:39 PM
So nice to hear that from you Charlie. Much appreciate your glowing feedback my friend. Many thanks.
George Avatar
October 1, 2022 at 9:06 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.
Pandit Avatar
October 1, 2022 at 9:24 AM
Much appreciate your visit and kind feedback, Valsa. It is a lovely form and I enjoy writing in this form. Many thanks.
Delaney Avatar
October 1, 2022 at 9:02 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
Pandit Avatar
October 1, 2022 at 9:23 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.
Hankins Avatar
October 1, 2022 at 8:45 AM
A lovely, well-written poem, Vijay. Congratulations on your Poem of the Day honor. Enjoy it.
Pandit Avatar
October 1, 2022 at 9:21 AM
So nice to hear that from you Milton. Much appreciate your visit and kind feedback. Many thanks.
Lawrence Avatar
October 1, 2022 at 8:35 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 :)
Pandit Avatar
October 1, 2022 at 9:20 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!
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