Hello Autumn, Goodbye Summer

Summer says so long as glorious autumn takes it place
Less humidity and cooler nights puts smiles on our face

Cloudy fall wet days give relief from the hot blazing sun
Spectacular fall colors have only just wondrously begun 

A previously soft velvet lawn is sadly now a hoar frost crunch
Squirrels dashing frantically collecting nuts for winters munch 

Trees boastfully showing off their multi-colorful leaves so grand
While a wonderful cascading light snow beautifully coats the land

Sweat glands sigh in relief as shivering becomes the norm
Bracing ourselves for the transition as the seasons transform

Needing gloves to keep icy fingers warm on our daily walks
Observing abundant harvest displays mixed with corn stalks

The shortening days lets the moon have it's grateful turn
To shine in brilliance more often until summer does return

9/26/2015

~For Shadow Hamilton's Seasonal - Poetry Contest ~
Copyright © | Year Posted 2015

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May Avatar
April 28, 2016 at 11:47 AM
Beautiful poem Cecilia...enjoyed...hope you are well...hugs
Fleming Avatar
November 4, 2015 at 1:56 PM
Nice collection of thoughts, Cecilia. Best regards! :) john
Macfarlane Avatar
November 4, 2015 at 3:08 PM
Thank you John. Hugs
Deschler Avatar
October 14, 2015 at 2:51 PM
Your beautiful poem has reminded me why autumn is my favorite season... I enjoyed reading this very much, Cecilia! Just wonderful!
Macfarlane Avatar
November 4, 2015 at 3:09 PM
It's my favorite as well : ) Thank you Kelly. Hugs
Nehls Avatar
October 7, 2015 at 6:59 AM
Hi Cecilia. I love this poem about the changing season. Such a great time of year when autumn starts to appear. You have painted the picture so beautifully. The multi colored leaves are very beautiful here in the little town I live in. I completely enjoyed your poem, my friend....Robert.
Macfarlane Avatar
October 7, 2015 at 12:00 PM
Thank you Robert, where is your little town?
Gasun Avatar
October 5, 2015 at 8:57 AM
An excellent autumn poem this is my very dear friend, Cecilia. I am so happy that I found this precious gem to read tonight. I love it so much. Thank you so much for sharing and best wishes in the contest! Thank you so much as well for taking some of your precious time to read my monster-in-law poem and your lovely comments. I will try my best someday to be a kind of daughter-in-law to be proud of by my mother in law to be (no matter who she is ;)))). TYTYSM again! love lots and big hug, Leonora
Macfarlane Avatar
October 7, 2015 at 11:59 AM
Thanks so much my dear Leonora. Hugs
Lindley Avatar
October 4, 2015 at 5:39 PM
Great couplets and wonderful imagery! Especially loved these couplets quoted. "A previously soft velvet lawn is sadly now a hoar frost crunch Squirrels dashing frantically collecting nuts for winters munch Trees boastfully showing off their multi-colorful leaves so grand While a wonderful cascading light snow beautifully coats the land" Super 7 from me a pleasure to read!
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October 4, 2015 at 9:15 PM
Thank you Robert for awesome comment and rating. Hugs
Pinet Avatar
October 1, 2015 at 6:25 PM
Your thoughts come alive in the reader's mind, and we too can appreciate a world filled with nature's awesome presence as Summer’s cooling touch summons Autumn to come paint the trees with vibrant splashes of color, awaiting winter’s kiss of death. Well written. Emile.
Macfarlane Avatar
October 2, 2015 at 1:44 PM
Thanks Emile for the wonderful comment. Hugs
Nunez Avatar
October 1, 2015 at 7:03 AM
Oh, so lovely! No wonder this got such a high placement. Loved how the lines flow as you describe the seasonal change. 7 hugs!
Macfarlane Avatar
October 2, 2015 at 1:43 PM
Thank you Kim, glad you liked. Hugs
A  Avatar
September 30, 2015 at 11:15 AM
Cecilia, congratulations on your wonderful win. SKAT LOVE
Macfarlane Avatar
September 30, 2015 at 1:40 PM
Thank you Skat. Hugs
Kendrick Avatar
September 30, 2015 at 11:03 AM
Awesome work !! No wonder it is in the winners’ list. Congrats..Great couplets..Sara
Macfarlane Avatar
September 30, 2015 at 1:40 PM
Thank you Sara. Hugs
A. Sharma Avatar
September 29, 2015 at 11:48 PM
Lovely poem Cecilia, full of wonderful images! Congrats on big win!
Macfarlane Avatar
September 30, 2015 at 1:40 PM
Thank you Dr Upma
Marcum Wong Avatar
September 29, 2015 at 8:09 PM
Congratulations on your lovely winning poem Cecilla. Cheers, Connie
Macfarlane Avatar
September 30, 2015 at 1:39 PM
Thank you Connie
Hamilton Avatar
September 29, 2015 at 7:11 PM
lovely poem Cecilia super flow congrats on placing hugs
Macfarlane Avatar
September 30, 2015 at 1:39 PM
Thank you Shadow. Hugs
Allison Avatar
September 29, 2015 at 4:31 PM
such wonderful imagery Cecilia many congrats on your win:-) hugs Jan xx7
Macfarlane Avatar
September 30, 2015 at 1:38 PM
Thank you Jan. Hugs
Callus Avatar
September 26, 2015 at 3:24 PM
Enjoyed this delightful poem in rhyme, Cecilia. Summer here in Malta has been long and hot. Looking forward to cooler weather now that autumn has arrived. ~ hugs // paul
Callus Avatar
September 26, 2015 at 5:21 PM
Born and bred here, Cecilia:) Only a small island, but has an abundance of history!
Macfarlane Avatar
September 26, 2015 at 4:18 PM
Thank you Paul.....have you always lived in Malta? It's beautiful place, only seen pictures. Hugs
Bear Avatar
September 26, 2015 at 3:13 PM
Very well crafted. Makes one feel the change of the seasons and must say I am not looking forward to snow. Good luck in the contest. Blessings Edith
Macfarlane Avatar
September 26, 2015 at 4:19 PM
Thanks Mama Bear ....I'd be happy with just snow at Christmas time. Hugs
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September 26, 2015 at 2:22 PM
- A wonderful poem, Cecilia - Autumn is here, but I am not ready for winter yet :) - Good luck in the contest - Best wishes for a lovely weekend :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
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September 26, 2015 at 4:19 PM
Thanks Anne Lise....neither am I! Hugs
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September 26, 2015 at 12:21 PM
Loved the bit about the winter's munch! :) More power to those little guys...Lovely, my dear. Good luck in the contest. Hugs
Macfarlane Avatar
September 26, 2015 at 1:54 PM
Thanks Eileen. Hugs
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