Marigold Farewell

The season’s donned bright colors bold As autumn winds move leaves to tremble Most stunning burst in all its shades of splendor November smiles amid vast treasure to behold Late scented afternoon a gentle breeze cajoled On its way out the distant sun bids fond farewell Bestowing in sweet array its blessed rays of hope Flaunting how nature’s kindness will never be undersold A final curtain falls when all’s been told Descends a hush a silence heavy with remorse A vanished summer that’s been cut short The golden breeze has suddenly grown cold When with closed eyes in autumn's eves of gold A distance grows beneath a setting evening sun Farewell my love to thee I bid with heart so humble My impassioned ode to the lovely last surviving marigold AP: 1st place 2020 Submitted on June 3, 2020 for contest BRIAN'S SELECT 3 sponsored by BRIAN STRAND - RANKED 2ND and March 6, 2020 for contest LINES TO AWAKEN YOUR MUSE 2 sponsored by JOSEPH MAY