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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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Alex Avatar
January 28, 2022 at 1:10 AM
Vivid illustration on autumn. Congratulations!
Rodgers Avatar
April 8, 2021 at 10:11 AM
You've truly capture the full spectrum of autumn's glory. Congrats on yuor win and publication.
Delaney Avatar
April 15, 2021 at 4:14 AM
Thanks so much DW. Autumn is a wonderful and inspiring season for me. SuZ
Gauthier Avatar
February 7, 2021 at 9:14 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
Delaney Avatar
April 15, 2021 at 4:13 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
Rose  Avatar
December 6, 2020 at 5:43 AM
Your poetry is to be savored slowly, congrats on your win, a stunning poem by far Suzanne.
Delaney Avatar
December 10, 2020 at 5:01 PM
Thanks, Mystic Rose: I appreciate your comments very much. Hugzz SuZ
Stebbings Avatar
December 3, 2020 at 10:40 AM
Congratulations, Suzanne, on your well deserved top place with this lovely poem. // Barry
Delaney Avatar
December 4, 2020 at 4:40 AM
Thank you Barry: I appreciate your kind words. SuZ
Goldsmith Avatar
December 3, 2020 at 7:57 AM
Congratulations on your win. "A Beautiful Autumn Write." I will miss Autumn and all of the pretty colors. Enjoy your win and day..............
Delaney Avatar
December 4, 2020 at 4:41 AM
Thanks Paula: Autumn is so lovely to write about. Autum fled to fast. SuZ
Smith Avatar
December 3, 2020 at 4:40 AM
Congrats Suzanne, a lovely poem. :)
Delaney Avatar
December 3, 2020 at 5:55 AM
Thanks so much. Gary:
Fenn Avatar
December 3, 2020 at 12:02 AM
Gorgeous poem! Congrats on your first place win!
Delaney Avatar
December 3, 2020 at 3:47 AM
Thank you,Jennifer: I am so glad you enjoyed my poem and took the time to read and comment. Hugs, SuZ
Agustin Avatar
December 2, 2020 at 7:47 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.
Delaney Avatar
December 3, 2020 at 3:49 AM
Glad you enjoyed my play on the colors of Autumn. To me it is Nature’s most enchanting season. Best, SuZ
Onclaud Avatar
October 18, 2020 at 1:51 PM
your beautiful poem which sings and floats in a rhythmn that truly depicts autumn's magic, suZ... love this!...huggs
Delaney Avatar
October 24, 2020 at 5:50 AM
Lovely to greet you, Nette: Happy you enjoyed my tribute to Autumn.
Buehler Avatar
October 17, 2020 at 9:51 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. :)
Delaney Avatar
October 18, 2020 at 4:03 AM
Morning Evelyn: So happy you enjoyed my poem. I appreciate your lovely comment and for stopping by and reading and faving.
Pandit Avatar
October 17, 2020 at 1:12 PM
Beautiful poem SuZ in lovely rhymes and exquisite autumn imagery.
Delaney Avatar
October 17, 2020 at 1:23 PM
So glad you liked it Vijay: My inspiration seems to return with Autumn for some reason. SuZ
Allison Avatar
October 11, 2020 at 3:50 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
Delaney Avatar
October 11, 2020 at 4:13 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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