October

Chilly winds and hoarfrost light
collaborate to signify
October’s taken hold.

Distant hills are masterpieces.
God, the Artist, planned the blend
of hues from red to gold.

Mums and pumpkins grace our porches.
Weather varies, day by day,
from gray to bright and bold.

44 words


October 7, 2019, entered in Caren Krutsinger's contest
45 words or fewer, topic: October

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Date: 10/22/2019 10:12:00 AM
A lovely tribute to my favorite season---congrats on your win, Janice
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Janice Canerdy
Date: 10/25/2019 6:17:00 PM
Thanks so much, LJ. Janice
Date: 10/21/2019 7:50:00 PM
this is lovely and rhythmic, Janice. Congrats on your win
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Janice Canerdy
Date: 10/21/2019 10:04:00 PM
Thanks so much, Andrea. Janice
Date: 10/21/2019 3:30:00 PM
Wonderful poem, Janice! And giving God the glory, too! :)
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Janice Canerdy
Date: 10/21/2019 10:05:00 PM
Thanks so much, Laura. Janice
Date: 10/21/2019 3:26:00 PM
Lovely imagery, Janice. Congrats on your win.
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Janice Canerdy
Date: 10/21/2019 10:05:00 PM
Thanks so much, Line. Janice
Date: 10/21/2019 1:38:00 PM
Lovely description my friend...Congrats!! on the win Janice...I love October...and spring lol...^WW^ :o)
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Janice Canerdy
Date: 10/21/2019 1:43:00 PM
Thanks so much, WW! Janice
Date: 10/21/2019 1:37:00 PM
Such great fall imagery in so few words. Congrats Janice.
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Janice Canerdy
Date: 10/21/2019 2:22:00 PM
Thanks so much, Charlie! Janice
Date: 10/21/2019 12:43:00 PM
Beautiful Janice! God is the artist. Congratulations for your win :)
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Janice Canerdy
Date: 10/21/2019 2:21:00 PM
Thanks so much, Heidi! Janice
Date: 10/21/2019 9:26:00 AM
Janice beautiful win!;)
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Janice Canerdy
Date: 10/21/2019 12:15:00 PM
Thanks so much, Brenda! Janice
Date: 10/11/2019 10:05:00 AM
I enjoyed this beautiful poetry.
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Janice Canerdy
Date: 10/11/2019 10:09:00 AM
Thanks so much, Harry. Janice
Date: 10/10/2019 8:34:00 AM
Written in the silence of love..."Mums and pumpkins grace our porches." Nice one
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Date: 10/7/2019 8:28:00 PM
Beautiful October and beautiful entry. God bless you and love to you, Gina
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Janice Canerdy
Date: 10/7/2019 11:37:00 PM
Gina, you are TOO kind. THANK YOU so much. Janice
Date: 10/7/2019 4:32:00 PM
Simply beautiful--just like October!
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Janice Canerdy
Date: 10/7/2019 11:38:00 PM
Thank you so much, Vijay! Janice
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