Harvest Hues

Harvest Hues

Frost
Glitz on
Bittersweet -
Chrysanthemums
With sunshine centers
Wear tints of pumpkin spice

Marigolds debonair
Bow to Goldenrods
Rust Asters jive -
Celebrate
Harvest
Hues

9-7-21
Contest: Merse Beauty of Autumn
Sponsor: Malabika Ray Choudbury

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Ashley Avatar
October 26, 2021 at 9:46 PM
My Dearest Rhyme Time friend, it’s such a pleasure for me to return to offer my heartiest congratulations for your excellent win in Mala’s contest. I just adore this poem, Sam, and if I haven’t faved it already, I’m faving it now! ;) Warmest wishes sent to you on falling aster stars.. ~Susan
Kauffman Avatar
October 27, 2021 at 12:03 PM
Dearest Rhyme Time friend I am so honored and humbled to have this poem among your fav's! Your message glows in my heart in harvest hues of rust aster stars! Thank you for your congratulations they are like the treasured flowers of the fall. Sending you much gratitude on the wings of autumn beauty and blessings of pumpkin spice!
Allison Avatar
September 27, 2021 at 6:02 AM
glorious autumnal imagery I especially love the the description of frost and glitz, wonderful personification ( I would have loved to see word play of 'astairs' and ginger. many congratulations on your win:-) hugs Jan xx
Kauffman Avatar
September 27, 2021 at 10:13 AM
Jan, thank you so much! I am so glad we got to share the intense beauty of autumn through this poem. AND I love the "astair" and "ginger" reference. How did I miss that one?! A re-write is always possible. I would love to include that reference giving you credit as long as you don't want to include your delightful inspiration in one of your poems! It's wonderful! Have always loved Fred and Ginger! Sending hugs your way as I dance down the hall! :)
Roper Avatar
September 26, 2021 at 10:48 AM
Cool brisk feeling and imagery , Sam , congratulations on your win in Malabika's contest! Hugs Eve
Kauffman Avatar
September 27, 2021 at 10:05 AM
Hi Eve! Thank you so very much! For me Fall has so many sides to it - brisk mornings, warm afternoons, sun, storms, ripening, harvesting, color, barrenness all wrapped up in a slightly OCD season! So happy you enjoyed poem! Sending you blessings of the season.
Rodrigues Avatar
September 26, 2021 at 6:40 AM
Congratulations, Sam!
Kauffman Avatar
September 27, 2021 at 9:58 AM
Thank you for your visit and your congratulations Kim! This is such a fun new form. Loved experimenting with it. Blessings of the harvest to you!
Ray Choudhury Avatar
September 26, 2021 at 6:03 AM
congratulations on your win, Sam. Beautiful Merse!
Kauffman Avatar
September 27, 2021 at 9:56 AM
This is such a fun form Mala! Thank you so much for the placement and the opportunity to learn a new form! You made this contest so much fun! Blessings of the harvest to you, hugs and much love!
Faulkner Avatar
September 25, 2021 at 2:06 PM
Glad to see my prediction came true, congratulations on your well deserved win :)
Kauffman Avatar
September 25, 2021 at 8:55 PM
Me too! I wasn't sure about this one - took a little different tack with the fall flowers. It is such an honor being on the winners list. There were so many wonderful poems entered. Take care dear friend. Enjoy the season in the northwest! It is such a richly beautiful time of year.
Radhakrishna Avatar
September 25, 2021 at 11:40 AM
great write as always and a well deserved top win! your vocabulary is fab!!:)
Kauffman Avatar
September 25, 2021 at 8:51 PM
Thank you so much Krish. Your feedback is always a motivator - encourages and inspires me. So fun to find new words and expressions! All the best!
Callus Avatar
September 15, 2021 at 8:38 AM
This is truly beautiful, Sam. The choice of words, imagery and personification give life to your captivating offering.I expect to see it flying high on the winners' list. ~ Regards // paul
Kauffman Avatar
September 15, 2021 at 9:41 AM
Paul, thank you so much. I am so honored by your gracious message and best wishes. For me fall is such a treasure trove of color and images to pick from - like wandering through an autumn rainbow! I am so happy you enjoyed this floral harvest of hues! Blessings!
May Avatar
September 14, 2021 at 11:54 AM
Beautifully penned Sam, best for a top win
Kauffman Avatar
September 14, 2021 at 1:25 PM
Many thanks Joseph! This was a fun form. And it is always fun to write about fall. Blessings :D
Kiser Avatar
September 11, 2021 at 4:58 PM
Nicely crafted of the harvest; beautiful lines.
Kauffman Avatar
September 14, 2021 at 1:32 PM
Thank you M.L.! Sometimes I wonder if there is anything new to say about fall. But the season itself is so inspiring in so many ways it just seems to happen. Blessings to you!
Faulkner Avatar
September 11, 2021 at 1:36 PM
This is harvest in all her beauty, so descriptive and vivd, should be a top winner!
Kauffman Avatar
September 14, 2021 at 1:27 PM
Thank you so much dear friend! Your messages always put a BIG :D on my face. I am so gald you enjoyed this poem. It was fun to create. Blessings!
Dietrich Avatar
September 8, 2021 at 3:41 PM
this is SO colorful. I really like how you did a snazzy fall!
Kauffman Avatar
September 14, 2021 at 1:24 PM
Thank you my friend. Fall does have a bit of an "snazzy" attitude! Love that word for fall. Take care.
Mcintosh Avatar
September 8, 2021 at 6:51 AM
This is amazing... so full of the season, breathtaking. I love it. God bless you with a win. Love, Gina
Kauffman Avatar
September 14, 2021 at 1:23 PM
Hi Gina! I so appreciate your delightful message and lovely feedback. I know we both agree that Fall is a "breathtaking" season of abundance vibrant with color - a visual feast. Was hoping to capture that magnificence! Thank you for your blessings and best wishes. Sending you an armful of blessings!
Roper Avatar
September 7, 2021 at 7:17 PM
Lovely imagery, Sam, Fall is such a beautiful season. Good luck in the contest.
Kauffman Avatar
September 8, 2021 at 7:10 PM
Thank you so much Eve! I agree! Fall is so rich in colors, striking images and overflowing bounty! All the blessings of the season to you!
Ashley Avatar
September 7, 2021 at 7:12 PM
Oh, my dearest Rhyme Time friend, your golden pen thrills me with its spill of Fall glory. Every line is sumptuous and scrumptious.. "frost glitz" and "tints of pumpkin spice"! What I especially love though, is when "Rust Asters jive"! Indeed, a lively dance celebration of Harvest Hues, my sweet Sam! I marvel at the beauty of your gifted pen, you inspire me always. Best wishes for a win with warmest wishes jiving their way to you.. ~Susan
Ashley Avatar
September 8, 2021 at 7:26 PM
Ah, my wonderful friend, you know me well. Indeed, I do love my beautiful asters, and I'm so pleased to know that they inspire you as generously as they inspire me :)) Your harvest hues are resplendent!
Kauffman Avatar
September 8, 2021 at 7:08 PM
Dearest Rhyme Time Friend every time I write about the beautiful aster flower I think of you and the inspiration your poem on this flower has left in my heart so like fall stars twinkling with dewdrops! Thank you so much dear friend for your uplfting visits and messages of encouragement! They mean so much to me and encourage me to take up my pen every day. Sending you all the blessings - bounty of this season.
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