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Why does my Pa always insist that I help gather up thousands of fallen leaves when many tree branches are still covered, we will repeat it next week... I hate fall! Double Tetractys 8 Poetry Contest Sponsored by Eve Roper Checked with how many syllables Image chosen Number 3 08/ 22/21

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Sam Kauffman

Date: 9/14/2021 11:14:00 AM

Okaaay! I do like this very much especially the last two lines! It does seem to be an endless task with no end in sight! Then I think about the time when the color is gone, the branches are bare and winter sets in and wish for a few more warm days of fall. Congrats and high fives. Hugs!

Jeanne Mcgee

Date: 9/11/2021 7:23:00 PM

What a delight, Jan. Well done

Eve Roper

Date: 9/9/2021 6:17:00 PM

Jan, congratulations on your win. Your verse had great imagery and flow. Thank you so much for writing a verse for the contest. Hugs Eve

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 8/29/2021 12:04:00 PM

Yup! Sweep and repeat! Beauty and the Beast - two-faced Autumn

Rico Leffanta

Date: 8/22/2021 11:27:00 AM

In Hawai'i, we see tree blossoms littering the ground - and enjoy it. On Fort Apache Indian Reservation, we see leaves littering the ground, but the different hues create a scene of beauty, so enjoy it and let those who want a tidy nature rake the leaves!

Jan Allison
Date: 8/23/2021 1:18:00 PM

I agree abut the leaves on the ground being so beautiful:) hugs Jan xx

Delice Arleen Skelly

Date: 8/22/2021 9:13:00 AM

I always hope for gusts of wind to help the leaves on their way lol...Delice

Jan Allison
Date: 8/23/2021 1:16:00 PM

I agree Darlene:-) hugs Jan xx

Tom Cunningham

Date: 8/22/2021 12:21:00 AM

Reminds me of the forth bridge, paint one end and when they get to the end they start again. Mind you leaves are lethal when wet and when doggies leave a present lol. Tom

Jan Allison
Date: 8/23/2021 1:16:00 PM

True Tom:-) hugs Jan xx

Victor Buhagiar

Date: 8/21/2021 10:47:00 PM

Poor Jan. I agree with you. Let he fallen leaves lie where they want. Hugs

Jan Allison
Date: 8/23/2021 1:16:00 PM

or clean then up when the trees are bare!:-) hugs Jan xx

Mark Koplin

Date: 8/21/2021 6:32:00 PM

One good thing about North Dakota, the wind always blows them away

Jan Allison
Date: 8/23/2021 1:15:00 PM

let the neighbours deal with them lol:-) hugs Jan xx

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 8/21/2021 5:57:00 PM

- Leave it, ket the wind blow it away ... best wishes in the contest, Jan :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Jan Allison
Date: 8/23/2021 1:15:00 PM

I agree Anne-Lise and why do it when the leaves are still on the trees lol:-) hugs Jan xx

Susan Woodrow

Date: 8/21/2021 4:57:00 PM

lol! that was me about making my bed...did not see the point when I would just mess it up again when I go to sleep! mom did not see it quite the same way :)

Jan Allison
Date: 8/21/2021 5:11:00 PM

lol:-) same with me and cleaning lol:-) hugs Jan xx