Inspiration

Leaves of orange, red and gold
Dance happily through the blue sky
Twisting and turning through the cold
Reminding me that winter is nigh
Reflecting joys that have been told
Before leaves all have to die

Smoke drifts upward from chimney
Where a wood stove thrives
Warming the heart so carefree
Melancholy feeling swells and strives
To replace bitterness with honey 

October morning captures minds
With gentle hopes designed
To reawaken whatever spellbinds 
Without ever leaving behind

Scents of autumn
Calm the soul
With emerald balsam

Dreams sigh
Seasons fly

Inspiration


The "I Do Not Know" Poetry Form Contest - Poetry Contest
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Curtis Avatar
November 15, 2014 at 8:42 PM
Gina I like this very much, I was born and raise in New England so therefore I know those leaves very well
Meier-Hans Avatar
October 25, 2014 at 5:11 PM
Dropping back with my congratulations Regina.
A. Sharma Avatar
October 25, 2014 at 9:14 AM
Wow Regina such a wonderful write my friend ! Congrats on huge win!
Mehta Avatar
October 25, 2014 at 6:07 AM
Beautifully done poem, congrats on the win, Regina
Allison Avatar
October 25, 2014 at 4:41 AM
beautifully descriptive Regina many congrats on your win:-) hugs jan xx
Kayode Avatar
October 25, 2014 at 3:20 AM
Congrats Gina ,I'm happy to see you here a winner.Happy weekend.
Dietrich Avatar
October 25, 2014 at 1:20 AM
REgina, this one got better and better to me as I read down to the last part. I especially loved the stanza about the emerald balsam and dreams sigh rhymed with seasons fly. An Inspirational one!! congrats in my contest.
Yvonne Avatar
October 15, 2014 at 9:11 AM
I am presently working on this challenge. It is more difficult then it seems. You wrote your poem seamellesly. It sings and flows beautifully. This is just a stunning write.
A. Sharma Avatar
October 15, 2014 at 4:05 AM
Beauty of autumn always fascinates n u hv painted so well Regina! gl in contest!
Mcdaid Avatar
October 14, 2014 at 9:28 PM
beautifully painted glows golden regina
Onclaud Avatar
October 14, 2014 at 12:56 PM
this flows with a gentle beat of autumn's beauty, gina... a seamless write all throughout!..huggs
Meier-Hans Avatar
October 14, 2014 at 11:06 AM
Beautifully penned Regina. See you on the podium.
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