Indian Summer Cl

citrine Indian summer sigh 
as blue skies turn a jealous green

dusty weft wind and hours drew nigh
idyllic of seasons has seen

a wanderer of aged mirth, glean
quintessence honey set awry

underneath spun amorous scene 
of sweet scent tease, not a goodbye

1/20/2020

ABAB BABA 8 lines 8 syllables
Poetry Contest: Oh-No A Twisted Char-Lay 
Sponsored by: Charles Messina
Copyright © | Year Posted 2020

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Watt Avatar
February 16, 2020 at 7:11 PM
Eve, your 45 well-crafted words paint quite of picture and tell a tale! Love your awesome words. Congrats to you ~ John
Messina Avatar
February 16, 2020 at 2:06 PM
Such a lovely write with great imagery, Eve. Congratulations on your win! Charlie
Dietrich Avatar
February 15, 2020 at 6:02 PM
Loved seeing this again on Brian's winner list. Congrats. I hope it does even better for placement with Charles.
Kiser Avatar
January 22, 2020 at 4:48 PM
Well penned piece, good luck with the contest.
Krutsinger Avatar
January 21, 2020 at 9:10 PM
This is beautiful; it brought September back to me in an instant; great imagery Eve.
Dietrich Avatar
January 20, 2020 at 3:06 PM
oh that glorious season. You did it justice. Awesome imagery, dear Eve.
Allison Avatar
January 20, 2020 at 9:37 AM
what a charming poem Eve, you did this challenge very well:-) hugs Jan xx
Pandit Avatar
January 20, 2020 at 7:26 AM
Beautiful imagery and lovely tone and flow Eve--all the best.
Michael Avatar
January 20, 2020 at 3:43 AM
Really nice...a lovely creation
Somadas Avatar
January 20, 2020 at 2:26 AM
A tongue twister in lay form.. Great entry in the contest Eve..
Marcum Wong Avatar
January 20, 2020 at 1:43 AM
This is very good Eve! It was more difficult to say quickly than I imagined. I think this will do great in the contest! xxoo
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