Golden Sunset Breeze

Saw one blazing red leaf on the shimmering Maple,
                         On my way back from a refreshing stroll, 
                         One Red Leaf - indicated the stark truth,
                        Fall is tiptoeing with her secret footsteps, 
                             Luminously veiled autumn not far! 
                      Spotted a flock of migrating Geese gliding by - 
                            Are they already departing? Where? 

                              Ravishing crimson Roses beaming 
                          On the bush besides the wooden fence, 
                 A few sad dried petals sprawl dejected at the bottom, 
                Redbreast Robin in euphoria, still crooning full-throated, 
                   Fleecy warmth of air fleeting away, are birds aware? 
                       Truly intoxicated with the aroma of sunshine, 
                  Even for a moment, do not stop trilling at each other!  

                         Crispy, chilly, wind waltz with twirling leaves, 
                    I smell scintillating autumn fluttering and frolicking,
                       Spiralling, swirling in the golden sunset breeze. 



                                Edited From My Poem "One Red Leaf" 
                                                March 18, 2022 
                                  A Brian Strand 1092 Poetry Contest
                                                  FIRST PLACE

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Bill Baker

Date: 3/29/2022 5:02:00 PM

Congratulations on the winning poem, Mala. The colors, descriptions and imagery were all enchanting. A poet friend in Texas, Bill

Malabika Ray Choudhury
Date: 3/29/2022 5:50:00 PM

Hello Poet Friend in Texas, Thank you so much for visiting and commenting on four poems!!!! Really really appreciate your comments. Will look forward to reading more of your poems. Texas is lovely - I had been there, and enjoyed the warm weather. Best wishes ~ Mala