Late Fall Blooms

despite october’s chill
last tenacious blooms
linger on while
fading summer memories
~ a curtsy to nature’s clock



AP: 2nd place 2025

Submitted on October 23, 2019 for WRITING CHALLENGE, OCTOBER – FLOWER OR FLOWERS sponsored by DEAR HEART- WIISHKOBE ODE  -  RANKED 11TH
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La France Avatar
November 3, 2019 at 1:21 PM
Line congratulations on your placement in my writing challenge!
Gauthier Avatar
November 3, 2019 at 9:14 PM
Thanks, Constance. Most appreciated.
Allison Avatar
November 1, 2019 at 5:52 PM
many congrats Line:-) hugs jan xx
Gauthier Avatar
November 1, 2019 at 6:50 PM
Thanks, Jan.
Andresen Avatar
November 1, 2019 at 2:40 PM
- Congratulations on your beautiful poem, Line :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Gauthier Avatar
November 1, 2019 at 4:04 PM
Thank you, Sunshine.
Chiri Avatar
November 1, 2019 at 9:10 AM
Congrats on your placement line!;)
Gauthier Avatar
November 1, 2019 at 4:05 PM
Much appreciated, Brenda.
There Avatar
October 24, 2019 at 12:07 AM
Lovely, Line ~ good luck :)
Gauthier Avatar
October 24, 2019 at 12:22 AM
Hello There, thanks for your much appreciated visit and comment.
Wolf Avatar
October 23, 2019 at 4:55 PM
Ditto Chris, below. See you in the winner's circle, Line! Blooms and blossoms, Gershon
Gauthier Avatar
October 23, 2019 at 7:09 PM
Thanks for your vote of confidence, Gershon. Most appreciated.
Green Avatar
October 23, 2019 at 2:45 PM
Beautifully done my friend. best wishes in the contest
Gauthier Avatar
October 23, 2019 at 3:24 PM
Thanks, Chris. Most appreciated.
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