Janice Canerdy Poet Kyrielle

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placed 5th in Regina McIntosh's October's Story Contest, November 19, 2023

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I Never Tire of October

Fall's tapestry of red and gold,
as scheduled, always will unfold.
Still, I am dazzled and surprised
October holds me mesmerized.

The color riot on display
of mums and pumpkins perched on hay
is Autumn's message dramatized.
October holds me mesmerized.

An extra blanket for the bed,
not t's, but flannel shirts instead~~
the need for these can be surmised.
October holds me mesmerized.

Cute costumed kids collect their treats.
Their night of fun, the month completes,
and once again I've realized
October holds me mesmerized.

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Susan Ashley March 8, 2026 at 8:32 AM Dear Janice, you've captured the dazzling and fun-filled essence of beautiful October with kyrielle finesse. Like you, "I never tire of October". My favorite time of the year! Congratulations for your success in Seth's contest. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan

Seth Pina February 25, 2026 at 1:46 AM Congrats on your placement in my contest, I really enjoyed the read. I love October, but I also really love December. Hope all is well, - Seth

Linda Alice Fowler November 20, 2023 at 6:50 AM Oh Janice. This is so 'October'. You've captured the essence, It indeed is mesmerizing. I love each stanza and especially like "...Autumn's message dramatized..." Congratulations! :) Janice Canerdy November 20, 2023 at 9:03 AM Linda, your response to my poem makes me smile! Thanks SO much. Janice

Regina Mcintosh November 19, 2023 at 9:05 PM Just wonderfully done. Congrats and God bless you always, Love, Gina Janice Canerdy November 20, 2023 at 9:02 AM Gina, thanks so much for sponsoring and for my win. I am thrilled! Janice

Christuraj Alex November 19, 2023 at 6:59 PM "October holds me mesmerized" - "Autumn's message dramatized" - Beautifully written. Congratulations! Janice Canerdy November 20, 2023 at 9:00 AM Thanks SO much, Christuraj. Janice

Susan Ashley November 19, 2023 at 6:17 PM Dear Janice, "October holds me mesmerized" too :) My favorite time of the year. Your poetic flair captures the beauty and feelings of October with rhythmic rhyming ease. Congratulations for your win in Gina's contest. Warmest wishes for a happy Thanksgiving.. ~Susan Janice Canerdy November 20, 2023 at 9:01 AM Susan, I am thrilled with your response to my poem! Thanks a million!! Jance

Andrea Dietrich October 23, 2023 at 5:39 PM You did fantastic with the theme. Bet you will be on the winner list Janice Canerdy October 23, 2023 at 6:01 PM Thanks so much, Andrea. I hope so! Janice

Regina Elliott October 23, 2023 at 4:45 PM Hi Janice, a very musical and creative poem on the autumnal gifts of October. I think my grandchildren may need to wear their winter coats over their costumes next week. We usually have mild temperatures during the day in October with chilly nights until it gets colder in November. But we went from September's lukewarm temperatures to November's cold early this fall, brrrr! Time for more cocoa. ~ Janice Canerdy October 23, 2023 at 6:05 PM Thanks so much, Regina! Here in Mississippi, we are having a heavenly early fall~~cool nights but mild, warm, breezy afternoons!