Howard Kerr Poet Nonet

Harvest Moon Birthstone

Bright
leafs swirl 
rapt torrents
o'er harvest moon 
gemstone portent of
motley hued topaz glaze
nacreous in sullen haze
as grey dawn wail from tawny tree
house crib heralds wildlife orchard surge

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Sara Kendrick March 21, 2026 at 5:32 AM Back with congratulations on your winning work. Way to go. Quite original in the direction you went on this one. Congratulations. Sara K Howard Kerr March 21, 2026 at 6:16 AM I value that comment stressing my attempt at originality. Thank you, Sara, Howard

Susan Ashley November 26, 2022 at 8:18 AM Dear Howard, your expressive poem both creates and captures the mood of November, it feels topaz to me. Splendid poetry! Congratulations for your excellent win in Andrea's contest. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan

Christuraj Alex November 21, 2022 at 10:27 PM A very beautiful scene-depiction. Congratulations!

Andrea Dietrich November 21, 2022 at 4:53 PM Lots of gorgeous words in your poem, Howard. Congrats for your win.

Sara Kendrick November 14, 2022 at 3:19 AM Creative way to go in this one. Maybe for Andrea's contest. Way to go. The birthstone of November is a lovely one for sure. Thanks for sharing and for dropping by my page. Sara