October

As fall turns, chill leans in
gently pressing warmth away
aging leaves reach a riotous peak
punching pigments everywhere. 

Savory smells linger in comfort 
busy stoves and fireplaces are lit
little ones dream of costumes
orange and black hues abound 
until crimson leaves 
break free. 







Written on 10/3/2019
Copyright © | Year Posted 2019


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Date: 11/1/2019 6:17:00 PM
Sounds like this poem is a winner of a contest. Congrats...beautifully written!
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Laura Leiser
Date: 11/1/2019 7:09:00 PM
Thank you, Pace! So glad you liked this! :)
Date: 10/24/2019 11:20:00 AM
Congrats, Laura!
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Laura Leiser
Date: 10/24/2019 11:39:00 AM
Thanks, Kim! ;)
Date: 10/22/2019 8:52:00 PM
Those leaves in 'riotous peak' -- such a fresh, unique image. Wonderfully penned, Laura, and congrats on your win in Caren's contest. Warm wishes, Gershon
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Laura Leiser
Date: 10/22/2019 10:50:00 PM
Thank you, Gershon! I’m very happy you liked it :)
Date: 10/21/2019 7:48:00 PM
Utterly gorgeous writing, Laura. I love this.
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Laura Leiser
Date: 10/21/2019 8:03:00 PM
Thanks so much, Andrea! :)
Date: 10/21/2019 3:23:00 PM
Congrats on your top win, Laura. Well done.
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Laura Leiser
Date: 10/21/2019 8:03:00 PM
Thank you, Line! :)
Date: 10/21/2019 11:52:00 AM
CONGRATULATIONS on your win, Laura. This is REALLY lovely. Janice
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Laura Leiser
Date: 10/21/2019 3:29:00 PM
Thanks, Janice! :)
Date: 10/21/2019 10:25:00 AM
Beautifully described Laura...Congrats!! on the win!...^WW^ :o)
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Laura Leiser
Date: 10/21/2019 3:29:00 PM
Thank you, WW! :)
Date: 10/21/2019 9:24:00 AM
Laura congrats on a beautiful win!;)
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Laura Leiser
Date: 10/21/2019 10:09:00 AM
Thank you, Brenda! So happy you liked this one! :)
Date: 10/15/2019 3:45:00 PM
A cute little fall poem!
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Laura Leiser
Date: 10/15/2019 10:51:00 PM
Thank you, Smita! :)
Date: 10/9/2019 10:25:00 PM
Very nice description. Lovely imagery. Great read!
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Laura Leiser
Date: 10/10/2019 8:52:00 PM
Thanks so much, Joe!
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