Line Gauthier Poet Quintain (English)

Longing For Fall

When late August turns its leaf 
As lovely as were the summer days
Can’t help but breathe sighs of relief
Endless frivolity we aimed to raise
Barely surviving its absurd craze 

We’re exhausted as can be
From cramming all that fun
Into four months of festive spree
Willfully living on the run
Now we’re tired and so done

A cooler sun transforms conditions
And fun takes a backseat after all
Back to dreams and ambitions
With open arms we welcome fall 
As the pace slows to a crawl



AP: 1st place 2020

Submitted on March 23, 2022 for contest A BRIAN STRAND 1095 sponsored by BRIAN STRAND  -  RANKED 1ST

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Christuraj Alex March 25, 2022 at 9:49 PM Beautiful longing illustrated. Congratulations! Line Gauthier March 26, 2022 at 5:26 AM Thank you, Christuraj. Much appreciated ~

Carole Duet September 2, 2018 at 8:29 PM I really like this one, Line, and I love Fall, even though it signals that lovely "slower pace". Carole :D Line Gauthier September 2, 2018 at 9:37 PM Thanks for your lovely visit and comment, Carole. Much appreciated.

M. L. Kiser September 1, 2018 at 2:21 PM And some years, that crawl seems to go on forever; beautifully done. Good luck in the contests. Line Gauthier September 1, 2018 at 9:42 PM Thanks for your visit, ML. Much appreciated.

Pat Adams August 31, 2018 at 7:08 PM Wow, this is very well done Line. Especially considering the form. Very interesting and descriptive. A winner in my book regardless!! Line Gauthier August 31, 2018 at 9:15 PM Thanks, Pat. What a lovely visit and comment.

Caren Krutsinger August 31, 2018 at 6:56 PM This is a beautifully penned Quintain, good luck, my friend! You have captured the heartbeat of both summer and fall. Line Gauthier August 31, 2018 at 9:15 PM Thank you so much, Caren. Most appreciated.