Get Your Premium Membership

In Autumn's Eves of Gold

Poet's Notes
(Show)

Become a Premium Member and post notes and photos about your poem like Andrea Dietrich.


Originally for Joseph May's  Lines To Awaken Your Muse 2 Poetry Contest
* My line 1 is the 4th quote given as an option to use in this contest
Rhyme scheme: abca, adea, afga, aba

 

Not sure this is my very best, but I put it in my top seven personal favorites of poems I wrote this year.

*When with closed eyes, in autumn’s eves of gold, I lie back on soft grass and feel the sky's remaining warmth that emanates from sun, I think of all the beauty to unfold. I open up my eyes. The sun has rolled down in the sky. Now streaks of pink appear which darken to a deep and purple hue, for Mother Nature now is growing bold! There is so much of glory to behold! The mountains glow, but soon they will grow black. No matter, at the end of autumn’s days, God’s gifts by Mother Nature are extolled. And yes, it won’t be long - it will grow cold, but in December I will close my eyes recalling this. . . and I will be consoled. March 20, 2020 * My line 1 is the 4th quote given as an option to use in a contest sponsored by Joseph May Now used May 21 for John Hamilton's 'Your best poem 2020' Poetry Contest

Copyright © | Year Posted 2020




Post Comments

Poetrysoup is an environment of encouragement and growth so only provide specific positive comments that indicate what you appreciate about the poem.

Please Login to post a comment

Date: 5/23/2020 7:06:00 PM
This is such a beautiful one Andrea! I am glad I read it. The soothing visions of nature that will be our solace in a gloomy Winter. Beautiful imagery. Congratulations on your win :)
Login to Reply
Date: 5/23/2020 1:17:00 PM
Thanks Andrea for this beautiful entry, it may not be your best but good enough for 3rd place this time, congrats and thanks for entering!
Login to Reply
Date: 4/24/2020 12:43:00 PM
Andrea, congratulations on your golden poem as the top placement. Enjoy your day. Hugs, Sonia.
Login to Reply
Date: 4/24/2020 12:21:00 PM
Congratulations on you win. What a beautiful fall write. Enjoy your day and win........
Login to Reply
Date: 4/24/2020 11:17:00 AM
Quite lovely, Andrea--congrats on your 1st place win!
Login to Reply
Date: 4/24/2020 10:07:00 AM
'Andrea, Congratulations on your win! Keep up your excellent poetry! David'
Login to Reply
Date: 4/24/2020 7:58:00 AM
Beautiful, Andrea. Congrats on your win.
Login to Reply
Date: 4/23/2020 7:37:00 PM
Congratulations Andrea: I knew this would be a winner. Hugs, SuZ
Login to Reply
Date: 4/23/2020 3:57:00 PM
I am so glad that I am the first to congratulate you on your win in Brian's contest. So lovely - "there is so much glory to behold" all contained in your lines! Stay well and be blessed dear friend.
Login to Reply
Date: 4/3/2020 11:10:00 AM
Wonderful write Andrea, Congrats on your win.
Login to Reply
Date: 4/3/2020 10:39:00 AM
Love these even more on 2nd read. Congrats on your win, poetess!
Login to Reply
Date: 3/23/2020 12:56:00 PM
Enjoyed this VERY much - poetically for your external rhymes, enjambment, IP, and the clever tercet at the end. You extrapolated nicely from the given quote into two themes I know are dear to your heart: nature and seasons. And isn't that final thought a comfort: our memories of warmth help us through the seasons of cold? Thank you for sharing your beautiful poetry with the Soup world. Hugs/John
Login to Reply
Date: 3/23/2020 1:46:00 AM
Gorgeous job, Andrea - truly a lovely poem, a breathe of fresh air and I loved the couple of color images used. Good luck in the contest and all else. Love, CayCay
Login to Reply
Date: 3/22/2020 12:27:00 PM
Very nicely expressed. You have painted in my mind a picture of laying back, seeing and feeling Autumn unfolding.
Login to Reply
Date: 3/22/2020 8:03:00 AM
Your imagery is delightful, your autumn poem insightful. "God's gifts by Mother Nature are extolled" - certainly!
Login to Reply
Date: 3/22/2020 2:56:00 AM
Andrea, So much to know, so much left to say.. How do you keep the music playing? In Autumn's Eves of Gold. -Richard
Login to Reply
Date: 3/22/2020 12:42:00 AM
Love the imagery, Andrea, , good luck in the contest.
Login to Reply
Date: 3/21/2020 3:37:00 PM
What beauty. Great use of engagement here. Not an easy prompt, but this is pure gold.
Login to Reply
Date: 3/21/2020 12:58:00 PM
Hi Andrea, I do so love the Autumn and Autumnal poetry. As always, this is a wonderful poem with such wonderful lines that paint the most beautiful images. The images bring, for me, a feeling of deep peace. Your poetry always sings my friend. Luck in the contest. Hugs....Mike. XX
Login to Reply
Date: 3/21/2020 8:40:00 AM
Our consolation is in days gone by. Nicely done, Andrea!
Login to Reply
Date: 3/21/2020 7:21:00 AM
Exquisite imagery--loved the details that paint a picture--beautifully done, Andrea.
Login to Reply
Date: 3/21/2020 5:01:00 AM
You know how much I love autumn my friend. This is a beauty! This line certainly inspired you Andrea. I love this golden hued gem! xxoo
Login to Reply
Date: 3/20/2020 11:24:00 PM
Classical poetry, Andrea, i have come to know so well, and enjoy, from your wonderful mind.
Login to Reply
Date: 3/20/2020 10:31:00 PM
Beautiful autumn poem Andrea, my favourite season without a doubt. Good luck. Tom
Login to Reply
Date: 3/20/2020 8:30:00 PM
Beautiful Autumn poem. I love all the seasons and at the time think “this is my favorite season” until the next season comes. Now I am in love with spring.
Login to Reply

Book: Reflection on the Important Things