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O Glorious Autumn

O glorious Autumn of melancholic Gold - All abouts the brightly lit Woodlands Your wonderful artistry behold! Tinted bronzes, Darting between awkward firs Of sobering Evergreen, Loiter inside mauve havens Splashed with palest yellows - And dappled with many differing Limes Throughout this variegated Theme; A myriad of rustling contentment, Sweetest contrasting charms, Complimentary... Softly whispering leafy hues... Hushed...most elegantly serene. Bursting into the swelling copses And invading between the Dwindling fields: Auburn, primrose and lilac views - Abundant with seasons Celebrations That so magnificently infuse! Glowering in simmering sunset, And spluttering in misty dawn: Afire with all the orbs oozing Revelry, That upon barkened furniture, To thus gild - and resplendently Adorn! Now is the time That dry tinkling leaves Give musical resonance To a breath exhaled from A breeze... Fanning the boughs roaring flames That each out-stretched branch does eagerly seize, Fired from the eternal torch That immortal Ceridwen tirelessly Sought; Whilst I hang upon evocative Memories That this arresting moment briefly Caught. Blazing with a consummate passion Ignited from a poets grappling Thoughts: The Muses to this joyous splendour Were summarily summoned And brought; But as elusive as the enchanting Notes From the intoxicating pipes of Evasive Pan... So as elusive the words of the Unwritten verse That so evade this singular man. So burn! You gaily painted colours, Within abandoned restrain, Your dizzying carousel A whirling kaleidoscope Upon an artists ever changing frame. Soft ochres and dappled browns Mixed with vivid orange and crimson Red... Applied lavishly from the palette Of Artemis Over which the vibrant pastes Are thinly spread. A riot of pastel shades All exploding forth - With the raging power of a Supernova Of an immense, dazzling force! All hail to the almighty: From the devout to the Divine... And all hail to the Grandeur And Majesty - Of his awe-inspiring design!

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Date: 11/5/2017 5:49:00 AM
Marvelously penned, now I shall Jump right in to the fresh piles of pigmented splendor!
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John Fleming
Date: 12/31/2017 3:51:00 PM
Hello, Donna...sorry for not replying earlier; not unlike me, unfortunately, I overlooked your marvelous comment - my apologies! And many thanks!! :) john
Date: 10/1/2017 11:45:00 AM
Thank you my friend your deft brush has painted the most awesome portrait of my favourite time of the year. It whirled around me like a gust of leaves chitter chattering down the road.
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Patricia Cresswell
Date: 10/1/2017 6:04:00 PM
This is going into my treasure box.
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John Fleming
Date: 10/1/2017 4:47:00 PM
Autumn has just arrived for us...the colours on the trees are starting to blaze! Soon, the leaves, they will fall. I confess I do find this time of the year all rather melancholy - much prefer Spring in all its new born glory! :) john
Date: 9/4/2016 4:48:00 AM
Hello John, since autumn is approaching I am back to enjoy the colors of your autumn poem again. Take a walk in the woods to inspire your muse. Hugs, Connie
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John Fleming
Date: 9/4/2016 2:21:00 PM
Hello, Connie. As usual, my astute and intuitive friend, you are quite right. A long, slow, rambling walk in the deep, glorious woods right now would be bliss for me. Far too much work - I am totally knackered! I do have half a dozen poems in various stages at this moment, no doubt when the time presents itself they will be completed...eventually :) Thank you for calling in, Connie...It is always my greatest pleasure to hear from you. All my very best...And my warmest wishes. :) john
Date: 7/29/2016 4:23:00 PM
This the one of the best poems about Autumn I have read!... very beautiful .. and love how you give the glory to the Designer...
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John Fleming
Date: 7/30/2016 1:42:00 PM
Hi, Becca. Always a great pleasure for me to see your picture and smiling face when once again making an appearance upon my page...Good to hear from you once again - Thank you so very much for all your lovely comments! My very best regards, Becca...And warmest wishes. Your friend. :) john
Date: 5/29/2016 5:38:00 PM
Autumn has always been my favorite season, and you captured all the wildly beautiful character of it just perfectly! Definitely one of my favorite reads , so far! Jeanette Woos
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John Fleming
Date: 5/31/2016 11:26:00 AM
Hi, Jeanette. Nice to become acquainted with you. Yes I love Autumn too; however I would have to say that spring is my favourite time of year...Funny thing is I just cannot seem to be able to write a poem about it. Most peculiar. Lol. Thank you for the kind comments...Please feel free to re-visit at any time. My very best regards, Jeanette. :) john
Date: 3/7/2016 10:58:00 PM
Wow! What a truly beautiful write. So vivid and clear. Really nicely penned John. So glad I stopped by.
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John Fleming
Date: 3/11/2016 9:32:00 AM
Hi, Jeannie. Nice to become acquainted with you. Your visit is much appreciated...And your kind comments also! I will attend your poems again in the very near future. Many thanks - And best regards! :) john
Date: 3/5/2016 3:58:00 PM
This one touched me (an Autumn child, who studied painting:) Really wonderful! Even looks so alive and burning
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John Fleming
Date: 3/7/2016 11:32:00 AM
Thank you my friend for your visit and lovely comments- They are much appreciated! It is a pleasure to make your acquaintance! My very best regards to you, Salamandra. :-) john
Date: 12/24/2015 4:03:00 PM
John, I'm wondering if maybe it was you who wrote all of Shakespeare's works. All kidding aside I love reading this one out loud. Try it, I m suggesting that this poem lends it self to not just be read but to also be heard. As far as your comment to Connie I couldn't agree with you more. She has a way of commenting that is so precise as well as complimentary. This is another big fav for me my dear friend.
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John Fleming
Date: 12/25/2015 6:04:00 AM
Armand...There are two people who have encouraged me in my poetic endeavours more than any other persons: Connie Marcum Wong and yourself. You are every bit as important to me as Connie is...I respect you both - Greatly! My very best regards to you, Armand. Your friend...Always... :) john
Date: 11/30/2015 6:30:00 AM
Hello, Connie. It is always good to see you appearing on my page. I enjoy reading your appraisals of my poetic attempts more than any other one persons remarks. As usual you have been more than generous; I thank you for your kind support and encouragement! You will always be most welcome here. My very warmest wishes and very best regards! Aloha! :) john
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Date: 11/29/2015 5:51:00 PM
John, this is magnificent! I wish I could bring this kind of flavor to my poetry. I feel as if I have just bathed in autumn! This is another favorite going into my file. It is my favorite time of year. It was so short this year. I'm so happy I didn't miss this beauty. Sening you a bit of Hawaiian sun. #7
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John Fleming
Date: 11/30/2015 6:37:00 AM
Hello, Connie. It is always good to see you appearing on my page. I enjoy reading your appraisals of my poetic attempts more than any other one persons remarks. As usual you have been more than generous; I thank you for your kind support and encouragement! You will always be most welcome here. My very warmest wishes and very best regards! Aloha! :) john
Date: 11/18/2015 12:13:00 AM
I love the various colors that autumn brings out so majestically. A beautiful scene for artists to capture and poets to write about! A 7' and wishing the best. Is this for contest?
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John Fleming
Date: 11/18/2015 5:17:00 AM
Hi, Rainbow...Pleased to make your acquaintance! Thanks for the visit and kind comments - Much obliged! The answer to your question is no. I have, on previous occasions, tried entering two contests...but with little success; I do not think my poems have much mainstream appeal. Ahhh well...I can live with that - Lol! All the very best to you, Rainbow! :) john
Date: 11/10/2015 10:26:00 AM
This is wonderful! The amount of imagery you have packed into this beauty of a poem is truly stunning. You have perfectly captured my favourite time of year!
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John Fleming
Date: 11/10/2015 4:52:00 PM
Hi, Heather. Nice to see you visiting once again...You are always most welcome here. I am pleased you enjoyed the poem. Many thanks! My warmest regards. :-) john
Date: 11/8/2015 7:33:00 PM
A 7+ for sure, John! Your poem does justice to the best season! Janice
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John Fleming
Date: 11/9/2015 11:38:00 AM
Hi, Janice. Thanks for paying me the visit, and thanks also for the lovely comment - Much obliged! My best regards. :) john
Date: 11/4/2015 3:16:00 PM
Autumn is a breathtaking season and you captured that beauty here with your excellent write. Hugs
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John Fleming
Date: 11/4/2015 3:28:00 PM
Hi, Cecilia. Nice to make your acquaintance! Thanks for the visit and kind remarks. Cheers! :) john
Date: 11/1/2015 8:24:00 PM
Reading this poem was like watching an artist paint... Absolutely marvelous! ...You've just reminded me why Autumn is my favorite season! :)
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John Fleming
Date: 11/2/2015 10:04:00 AM
Hi, Kelly. What a truly lovely accolade you bestow upon me! Many, many thanks, Kelly. Yes, I love Autumn too! My very warmest regards! :) john
Date: 10/23/2015 2:00:00 PM
A most stunning tribute to my favorite season!!... 7 for you dear friend!..
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John Fleming
Date: 10/23/2015 2:28:00 PM
Thank you, Arlene, you are most kind! Yes...Autumn does have an exquisite beauty all of its own making. Cheers, Arlene! :) john
Date: 10/22/2015 8:56:00 AM
Wow!!!! just leaves me with a smile!!! glorious indeed!~Olive Eloisa =`)
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John Fleming
Date: 10/22/2015 12:25:00 PM
Hi, Olive. Glad you enjoyed the poem! It is good to see you visiting once again. I hope you are well and all things are fine with you. My very best regards,Olive! :) john
Date: 10/7/2015 3:09:00 PM
Beautiful...colourful imagery that appeals to the inner soul. You make autumn sound divine! Very skillfully done. #7 // paul
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John Fleming
Date: 10/11/2015 5:46:00 AM
Thanks, Paul. Your kind comments are always much appreciated! Good to see you visiting; I will catch up with you soon...Cheers!! :) john
Date: 10/6/2015 8:20:00 AM
I'm really enjoying my spring, but reading this makes me yearn for autumn. Beautifully said.
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John Fleming
Date: 10/6/2015 10:43:00 AM
Thank you, Scott. Its good to see you visiting again. I hope everything is going well for you and you are in good health! My best regards, Scott! :) john
Date: 10/6/2015 6:26:00 AM
Such captivating imagery... You write with such emotion as you extol the grandeur of nature in Autumn, John. This is what sets your write apart from some other Autumn writes. So lovely. 7. hugs! PS. I hope you are keeping well. I am too, thanks.
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John Fleming
Date: 10/6/2015 6:33:00 AM
Hello, Kim. I am very glad that you are fit and well once more...Excellent! Thank you for your visit and kind comments; You know, of course, you are very, very welcome here at anytime. Your friend always. :) john
Date: 10/5/2015 12:54:00 PM
I enjoyed it all... A big 7! Kind regards, Julia, :)
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John Fleming
Date: 10/5/2015 12:59:00 PM
Thank you, Julia. You know, of course, that I always value your comments. Many thanks! Your friend :) john
Date: 10/4/2015 2:56:00 PM
- This autumn poem sings in happiness and colors .... beautiful, very beautiful John ! (7) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
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John Fleming
Date: 10/5/2015 2:52:00 AM
I am pleased to see you visiting again, Anne Lise. I hope I find you well and in good health! Many thanks for the kind comments. My very best regards! :) john
Date: 10/4/2015 1:50:00 PM
wow, one of the best and most colorful of all the autumn poems I have read recently. Incredible writing! SEVEN
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John Fleming
Date: 10/4/2015 2:11:00 PM
Thank you, Andrea. Your praise is always held in the very highest esteem by me. I hope you are keeping well. My very best, Andrea! :-) john

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