Glorious Autumn

Autumn’s  story is full of rustic shades 
that echo  deep from  every vale and hill
of splendor and of  forest colonnades,
as one by one leaves float and spin and spill
in frosted shadows and in evening’s chill

Dogwoods change,in carmine escapades,
to celebrate old summer’s standing still
Scarlet leaves and shades of marmalades
Shiraz, Claret and Burgundy distill
bright tones of nature for the soul to swill. 

Amber, apricot and goldenrod brigades
capturing our gaze and hearts to thrill
Piles of forest treasures spillIng in cascades
with dappled browns and caramel’s goodwill,
All opulence of Autumn to fulfill

Autumnal  English Quintain Contest
Francine Robert’s.
First Place.
Title for contest was Quintessential Autumn

A Strand 1061
First Place

Published in PS It’s Poetry Available on Amazon.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2020



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Date: 1/28/2022 1:10:00 AM
Vivid illustration on autumn. Congratulations!
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Date: 4/8/2021 10:11:00 AM
You've truly capture the full spectrum of autumn's glory. Congrats on yuor win and publication.
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Suzanne Delaney
Date: 4/15/2021 4:14:00 AM
Thanks so much DW. Autumn is a wonderful and inspiring season for me. SuZ
Date: 2/7/2021 9:14:00 AM
You've penned beautiful rich tones of autumn ~ It's a pleasure to find this lovely poem published in the 2020 PS Anthology, Suzanne
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Suzanne Delaney
Date: 4/15/2021 4:13:00 AM
Thanks for your kind words Line: Sorry for my late reply. I don’t seem to get email notifications anymore so was unaware of comments but finding it was a treat. SuZ
Date: 12/6/2020 5:43:00 AM
Your poetry is to be savored slowly, congrats on your win, a stunning poem by far Suzanne.
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Suzanne Delaney
Date: 12/10/2020 5:01:00 PM
Thanks, Mystic Rose: I appreciate your comments very much. Hugzz SuZ
Date: 12/3/2020 10:40:00 AM
Congratulations, Suzanne, on your well deserved top place with this lovely poem. // Barry
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Suzanne Delaney
Date: 12/4/2020 4:40:00 AM
Thank you Barry: I appreciate your kind words. SuZ
Date: 12/3/2020 7:57:00 AM
Congratulations on your win. "A Beautiful Autumn Write." I will miss Autumn and all of the pretty colors. Enjoy your win and day..............
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Suzanne Delaney
Date: 12/4/2020 4:41:00 AM
Thanks Paula: Autumn is so lovely to write about. Autum fled to fast. SuZ
Date: 12/3/2020 4:40:00 AM
Congrats Suzanne, a lovely poem. :)
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Suzanne Delaney
Date: 12/3/2020 5:55:00 AM
Thanks so much. Gary:
Date: 12/3/2020 12:02:00 AM
Gorgeous poem! Congrats on your first place win!
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Suzanne Delaney
Date: 12/3/2020 3:47:00 AM
Thank you,Jennifer: I am so glad you enjoyed my poem and took the time to read and comment. Hugs, SuZ
Date: 12/2/2020 7:47:00 PM
Wow! Congrats! Thanks for sharing this picturesque muse of yours, making me virtually capture the splendor of Autumn, since I reside in an "Autumnless" country. God bless you.
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Suzanne Delaney
Date: 12/3/2020 3:49:00 AM
Glad you enjoyed my play on the colors of Autumn. To me it is Nature’s most enchanting season. Best, SuZ
Date: 10/18/2020 1:51:00 PM
your beautiful poem which sings and floats in a rhythmn that truly depicts autumn's magic, suZ... love this!...huggs
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Suzanne Delaney
Date: 10/24/2020 5:50:00 AM
Lovely to greet you, Nette: Happy you enjoyed my tribute to Autumn.
Date: 10/17/2020 9:51:00 PM
Your poem is so beautiful and thrilling to read, SuZ. It's so full of vividness and joy. It's a fave for me. :)
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Suzanne Delaney
Date: 10/18/2020 4:03:00 AM
Morning Evelyn: So happy you enjoyed my poem. I appreciate your lovely comment and for stopping by and reading and faving.
Date: 10/17/2020 1:12:00 PM
Beautiful poem SuZ in lovely rhymes and exquisite autumn imagery.
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Suzanne Delaney
Date: 10/17/2020 1:23:00 PM
So glad you liked it Vijay: My inspiration seems to return with Autumn for some reason. SuZ
Date: 10/11/2020 3:50:00 PM
what amazing autumnal imagery your poem flows so beautifully Suzanne, i am struggling to get mine to flow like this. good luck in the contest:-) hugs Jan xx
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Suzanne Delaney
Date: 10/11/2020 4:13:00 PM
Hi Jan: Thanks for your sweet comment. I haven’t tried a Quintain before and I think a lot depends on picking the right two end rhymes to go with. I do love Autumn too so that helped a lot. Take care, SuZ
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