Hint of Autumn

The heart of autumn pulses deep
    Through gauzy veils of morning’s mist
    Late summer’s lust shimmers on leaves
    A pilgrimage of birds ascend

   Summer’s blooms put her seeds to rest
   The heart of autumn pulses deep
   Bronzed flowers border the landscape
   Country roads fringed in goldenrod

   Nature’s colorful palette scheme
   Amber and crimson among green
   The heart of autumn pulses deep
   Trees sway in the crisp evening breeze

   Farmers harvest from fertile fields
   A bounty of earth’s offerings
   Days grow shorter, nights grow longer
   The heart of autumn pulses deep



Date: August 24, 2022
For: Hint of Autumn Poetry Contest
Sponsored by: Regina McIntosh
Syllables verified on howmanysyllables.com
Placed 10th in contest
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Tor Avatar
September 12, 2022 at 6:31 PM
The visuals in your words Paulette take the reader on a beautiful landscape of natures beauty. Well written and wonderful words that create a wonderful scenic view. I enjoyed reading, thanks for posting. God bless you...
Calasibetta Avatar
September 14, 2022 at 11:48 AM
Thank you~ once again you express such kindness in your comments. :)Paulette
Horsman Avatar
September 3, 2022 at 10:50 PM
Excellent poetry, So visual. Congratulation
Calasibetta Avatar
September 4, 2022 at 10:50 AM
Harry, thank you~ glad you enjoyed it. :)Paulette
Marcum Wong Avatar
September 3, 2022 at 6:56 PM
I will savor the autumn season along with your colorful poem Paulette. Congratulations on your deserving win with this gem. Blessings xxoo
Calasibetta Avatar
September 4, 2022 at 10:53 AM
Glad you enjoyed it Connie~Autumn is quite magical, isn't it? :)Paulette
Awtry Avatar
September 3, 2022 at 5:23 PM
I can see and feel the picture you have painted of autumn. Congratulations :) ps
Calasibetta Avatar
September 4, 2022 at 10:52 AM
Glad I was able to bring my vision to you too! :)Paulette
Poet Avatar
September 3, 2022 at 9:07 AM
Paulette congratulations on you contest win, you penned such a great poem, god bless my friend
Delaney Avatar
September 3, 2022 at 7:48 AM
Paula: You have captured Autumn’s tones perfectly in iambic tetrameter. I felt I was dancing with the leaves as the Goddess of Autumn. Hugs, SuZ
Calasibetta Avatar
September 4, 2022 at 10:51 AM
Thanks so much Suz ; The Goddess of Autumn! :)Paulette
Mcintosh Avatar
September 3, 2022 at 4:08 AM
Lovely verse and vision. I so love Autumn. It is definitely my favorite season. Congrats on the win. God bless you. Love, Gina
Calasibetta Avatar
September 3, 2022 at 4:43 AM
Regina, thank you for the placement in your contest. I agree, fall is very magical there is so much hidden beauty~perfect poetic material! :)Paulette
Tor Avatar
September 1, 2022 at 3:34 AM
Such a lovely entry for the contest Paulette, I am sure it will do well in placing. Blessings to you my Dear...
Calasibetta Avatar
September 2, 2022 at 11:34 AM
Glad you enjoyed it. Autumn has such mystery and charm! :)Paulette
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