Rhonda Johnson-Saunders Poet Villanelle

October Love

Behind closed eyes, October beautifies 
my dreams glazed brightly in woodlands kissed bare,
with winds composing songs in hazel skies.

Our hands entwined, awakened spirits rise 
buoyantly through the apple-sweetened air. 
Behind closed eyes, October beautifies!
 
Midst stars, we gather light to mesmerize  
a tranquil earth adrift in silent prayer 
with winds composing songs in hazel skies.

Songbirds and Autumn breezes harmonize
as we, on wing, glide over moonbeams, fair. 
Behind closed eyes, October beautifies!

In scorching summer, how I fantasize
of you and I nestled near ember’s flare
with winds composing songs in hazel skies!

Like children, branches romp with birds midair - 
and swirling leaves enchant us ev’rywhere.  
Behind closed eyes, October beautifies
with winds composing songs in hazel skies.


Written – 6/25/20
Contest – Month of the Year I Like Most 
Sponsor – Mohan Chutani

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Aditi Mishra July 26, 2020 at 9:45 PM Oh this is such a soothing and gorgeoulsy penned magical painting of October. Your muse slowly wraps me in a lullaby of love Rhonda. Congratulations on your win. Blessings and love :)

JC Brul July 19, 2020 at 9:22 AM Congratulations dear Rhonda! This is a magnificent piece! Well-writ!

David Drowley July 18, 2020 at 4:03 PM 'Rhonda, Congratulations on your win! Very evocative. October is a great month. David'

Paula Goldsmith July 18, 2020 at 11:29 AM Congratulations on your win. Autumn is a beautiful time of the year like your poem. Enjoy your win and day.................

Michelle Faulkner July 18, 2020 at 11:00 AM Back to wish you congratulations on your stirring, evocative ode to October, Rhonda!

Beata Agustin July 18, 2020 at 7:55 AM Wow! congrats! Thanks for sharing this. God bless you.

Mohan Chutani July 18, 2020 at 12:44 AM Rhonda, a tough contest where your October charm came out with flying colours and the line 'winds composing songs in hazel skies' was so melodious and flowed smoothly with your perfect muse. Congratulations for your top placement and thankyou for being part of my premium contest. Best. Mohan.

Arturo Michael June 26, 2020 at 4:05 PM Hazel skies...It's a lovely way to describe October...Well done Rhonda Johnson-Saunders June 30, 2020 at 9:53 PM Thanks, Arturo! :) Rhonda xx

Gershon Wolf June 25, 2020 at 8:45 PM I can't imagine that you haven't been in New England to see the blazing Fall foliage there... On the other hand, really it's Septober that's glorious there... The second half of October brings snow in NH, VT and ME. (Know your states, lol). At any rate, this is a splendid, first-class villanelle, Rhonda. Just terrific! Thanks, Gershon Rhonda Johnson-Saunders June 30, 2020 at 9:50 PM Thanks, Gershon. I was born in New Jersey, but I moved to Florida when I was two so I missed out on experiencing the change of seasons. My visits were always in the summer and winter vacation. :) Rhonda xx

Darlene De Beaulieu June 25, 2020 at 5:49 PM Hello Ronda, what poem is Mark Koplin referring to that us ladies would be upset about? Do you know? Who wrote this poem? Thank you Ronda. Enjoy your evening my friend. Darlene De Beaulieu June 26, 2020 at 12:25 PM Hello Ronda, I read the poem. it made me feel angry. I agree with everything you said. i had a rough life growing up. i do not hate men. My father was not a good pearson to me. When he passed my eyes were dry. I know there are good men in this world. i have put the past behind me a long time ago. I live for the now!1 Your friend Darlene. Darlene De Beaulieu June 26, 2020 at 12:25 PM Blessings to you Ronda. Rhonda Johnson-Saunders June 25, 2020 at 6:31 PM Hi Darlene, It was poem of the day on Tuesday. The title is something about bigotry. You should easily find it on the POTD page. I try not to be bothered by people like that, but this poem was awful. I'm grateful for Mark and a few of the ladies that sent me some supportive soupmails. Blessings to you, my friend, Rhonda

Michelle Faulkner June 25, 2020 at 5:10 PM This is so lyrical, with a tangy bite, love the 'hazel skies' and 'apple-sweetened air' - October is my second favorite month (after September, which you already knew!) Rhonda Johnson-Saunders June 30, 2020 at 9:46 PM Thanks, Michelle! I love autumn. It's not quite the same in South Florida, but we do a lot of decorating which is fun. Blessings, Rhonda xx

Tom Cunningham June 25, 2020 at 3:14 PM Beautifully written Rhonda. A lovely month that brings amazing colours. Good luck in the contest Tom Rhonda Johnson-Saunders June 30, 2020 at 9:44 PM Thanks, Tom! Blessings, Rhonda xx