Naive Autumn

The summer specter like wild parrots squawked,
in piercing jade abandon did it fly.
Through rampant trees of emerald we stalked
the sun's medallion in a cyan sky,

while ginger cobblestones the path did make
of fallen leaves in late September's scope,
the sheen of amber sparks from which we'd rake
the kiss of maples in our sleeveless hope.

In bronze delicious fire we'd ever cling;
December's frozen heart was but a ruse,
sweet cider fountains would each morning bring
us china cups of burning golden hues.

To marigold horizons did we dream
as unseen alders bled their crimson screams.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2017

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Ravidas Avatar
May 30, 2019 at 3:49 AM
Oh, this is an ideal autumn. And fave.
Cozart Avatar
May 30, 2019 at 8:20 AM
Thanks very much, Kurt.
Gauthier Avatar
September 11, 2018 at 8:26 PM
Congrats on your win, Dale.
Cozart Avatar
September 11, 2018 at 9:03 PM
Thanks, Line!
Rowe Avatar
September 11, 2018 at 7:54 PM
The 2nd, 3rd and last stanza of this poem are absolute gold with perfect meter and breathtaking imagery. I was glad to highlight this poem in my top 10 as it is certainly deserving of some appreciation.
Cozart Avatar
September 11, 2018 at 9:03 PM
Thanks so much, Jesse.
White Avatar
October 5, 2017 at 10:13 AM
Great iambic pentameter Shakespearean sonnet :) But that aside. I love all the colors in your poem, how the whole spectrum of autumn passes us by. Lovely.
Cozart Avatar
October 5, 2017 at 10:16 AM
Thanks, Darren!
Turner Avatar
October 4, 2017 at 7:43 PM
Impressive sonnet, Dale.
Cozart Avatar
October 5, 2017 at 10:16 AM
Thanks a lot, Daniel!
Sands Avatar
October 4, 2017 at 4:02 PM
Well done Dale! Beautiful and enjoyable :)
Cozart Avatar
October 4, 2017 at 4:38 PM
Thanks, Heidi!
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October 4, 2017 at 2:52 PM
Spectacular, colorful imagery, Dale! Your weaving of metaphoric tapestry is superb. Wonderful poetry. Love and peace always.
Cozart Avatar
October 4, 2017 at 3:01 PM
Thanks so much, Freddie!
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