Notes About The Poem

For Joseph May's  'Rhymes in Nine 2' Poetry Contest

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October

I slept and then October with stealth crept in.
I knew it when a breeze blew in. Crisp and clean,
it softly breathed and wreathed the trees and kissed my skin.

Hues of passion now show fall fashion for its trees.
Birds loudly call. When winds blow hard, leaves of fall careen.
Coolness drops by some degrees. Please let there be no early freeze.

Spiced pies have enticed me. Pumpkins look like silly saps.
On porches, their eyes- bright by night- welcome Halloween.
October then takes its leave – with a heave of wind perhaps.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2024

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Breidenthal Avatar
November 4, 2024 at 1:16 PM
Wonderfully made poem for the autumn season..thanks for sharing.
Hind Avatar
October 17, 2024 at 12:51 PM
Wow, this is a wonder of a write! I loved the ending, the rhyme internally...all of it.
Loving Iii Avatar
October 16, 2024 at 10:56 AM
"Falls fashion for trees" I never thought of it that way. It adds a whole new demintion to life itself .
Gasun Avatar
October 15, 2024 at 7:16 PM
This is absolutely gorgeous and very creative my dearest poet friend. Using the given words from the sponsor to compose a poem is too difficult for me but you did it very well with ease. A great winning peace for me. I love it a lot and enjoyed. Thanks for sharing and best wishes always. Hope to read also your Halloween poem soon. God bless you. Hugs
Rodrigues Avatar
October 15, 2024 at 6:14 PM
Well done, my friend! Enjoyed!
Goldsmith Avatar
October 15, 2024 at 1:43 PM
I enjoyed reading your wonderful "October" write. "Good Luck" Have a wonderful Autumn day writing away.................
Rodgers Avatar
October 15, 2024 at 1:09 PM
Dear Andrea, This is a winner because it is so well-written, and hey, it deals with October and Halloween, which are both favorites for me! Autumn Blessings, My Dear Friend, Daniel
Narain Avatar
October 15, 2024 at 11:57 AM
Nice poem on incoming cold months of winter.
Empress Avatar
October 15, 2024 at 10:59 AM
Halloween is actually my fave time of the year and the only festive time i enjoy! Hmm thinking of dressing up this year lol. I love your rhymes and how youv written this form. I am thinking of trying it again too. But this time, theres some questions i have regarding internal rhymes, he gave us a specific scheme? Not sure. Will have too. Best wishes! I think judge will enjoy your take! Sending you light always! So good to read you after a long time
Dietrich Avatar
October 15, 2024 at 12:59 PM
what will you dress up as? I looked at the first place winner and also Joseph's own example, and tried to imitate inner rhymes the way they both were doing it. Lope I did not mess anyting up. This is a difficult contest.
Rolland Avatar
October 15, 2024 at 6:26 AM
i fear all cold months, this is a delicious poem dear poet, a very accomplished exercice, enjoyed yann
Dietrich Avatar
October 15, 2024 at 12:58 PM
thanks, Yann.
Warlov Avatar
October 15, 2024 at 12:58 AM
A powerful example of 'The Process' subject to a 'Limited Palette'; the sieve [form] ". . . catching certain materials" as Theodore Roethke put it. Not all rules are bad. Prosaic grandeur ~ kitchy sublime. [FAV]
Warlov Avatar
October 15, 2024 at 10:41 AM
I love it!
Dietrich Avatar
October 15, 2024 at 10:24 AM
thanks so much, Robert.
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