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Leaves Leaf falls to chilly ground thinking back on summer days so fine. On broken stones it lies, awaiting dear friends to come. With grace they lie on each other, clad in autumn’s bright saffron death robes, dressed at their best in the fall fashion shroud. 9/15/16

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Reason A. Poteet

Date: 1/26/2017 4:38:00 PM

The extended personification is is so lovely here. The picture of fall fashion is unique and appealing - bright saffron death robes. Congratulations.

Janis Thompson
Date: 1/28/2017 4:21:00 PM

I appreciate your lovely comments Reason. Blessings, Janis.

Sandra Haight

Date: 1/25/2017 3:43:00 PM

Janis, congratulations to you once more for another fine win for this lovely metaphorical and finely shaped Etheree! Hugs, Sandra

Janis Thompson
Date: 1/25/2017 5:13:00 PM

Thanks, Sandra and hugubac.

Janice Canerdy

Date: 1/25/2017 8:07:00 AM

A 7 for your lovely, WINNING poem, Janis. Janice

Janis Thompson
Date: 1/25/2017 5:14:00 PM

Thanks, Janice. Blessings, Janis.

Afzal Nusker

Date: 1/24/2017 9:40:00 PM

This is a gem of a poem, Janis. Congratulations! I see it has won a contest before as well. It's worthy to win many more. A 7 & a fav.

Janis Thompson
Date: 1/25/2017 5:17:00 PM

Thanks so much for the fav Afzal. It won way back. You are the gem.

Alexis Y.

Date: 1/24/2017 5:36:00 PM

Hi Janis, This is just lovely. Congratulations on your fine win. It was well deserved: -) Alexis

Janis Thompson
Date: 1/25/2017 5:18:00 PM

Thanks, Alexis.

John Hamilton

Date: 1/24/2017 5:09:00 PM

This is wonderfully written, congrats on a fine win!

Janis Thompson
Date: 1/25/2017 5:19:00 PM

I appreciate your comments as always, John.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 9/17/2016 8:22:00 PM

Janis, this is AWESOME. Great imagery inside this simple form! Thanks for your comment to me on my recent poem. Bless you.

Janis Thompson
Date: 1/25/2017 5:20:00 PM

Thanks, Andrea.

Lu Loo

Date: 9/16/2016 11:24:00 AM

Janis, I am so excited that Autumn is arriving here in Michigan! My fave time of year, lovely etheree :)

Janis Thompson
Date: 9/16/2016 3:57:00 PM

Thanks, Laura, my fav too.

Sandra Haight

Date: 9/16/2016 7:32:00 AM

Your poem is so creative in the imagery of a falling leaf presented in a perfect poem shape, Janis. Congratulations on your fine placement on this short list of winners. Hugs, Sandra

Janis Thompson
Date: 9/16/2016 3:58:00 PM

Thanks, Sandra.