October Occasions

A forenoon mist increased toward absence,
whilst every part of listless shadows clears,
vibrant October stage thousands of cheers,
as columns of trees in theme bring balance.

Advents of crimson hints and orange glaze,
dew exhaled whispers, upon ousted leaves,
the caress of a late summer breeze heaves,
pumpkin skies carve a sun unending praise.

Harvested fields expose some ready earth,
since reticence that lingers stretch midday,
a blessed number of eyes vision lord's day,
gifted gaze of Heaven's garden liked mirth.

Fall echo's as the sketched season of four,
captured forest brighten in darken glades,
as fell leaves still draw, lucid color shades,
an Indian drummed a chant delayed score.

Decorative bordered, flawless wrapped all,
enhancing picturesque arts fine postcards,
messenger doves fluffy tone girth regards,
redemption threshold benign hearts a Fall.

2020 September 30  
*1st Place*
COMPLETELY YOUR CHOICE (27)any form any theme
~~Brian Strand: Judged 2020 October 16
*4th Place*
October Poetry
~~Regina McIntosh: Judged 2020 October 08
Copyright © | Year Posted 2020

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Blodgett Avatar
October 20, 2020 at 8:17 AM
This poem is delicious with the feeling of Autumn William. Felt like I was on a virtual vacation. Congrats!
Kelii Kekaula Avatar
October 20, 2020 at 9:46 AM
My heartfelt thanks, Lonna, for your thoughtful kind words, Aloha! William
Rose  Avatar
October 17, 2020 at 5:32 PM
This is beautifully written congrats on your 1st place win .
Kelii Kekaula Avatar
October 17, 2020 at 5:39 PM
Thank you kindly for your considerations my friend, Aloha! William
Kauffman Avatar
October 17, 2020 at 9:44 AM
William, this is a picture perfect "postcard" of fall sent to us in your "lucid color shades," in an "orange glaze." Congratulations on your first place win! Aloha my friend.
Kelii Kekaula Avatar
October 17, 2020 at 12:42 PM
Sam, you have drawn out and pedestaled its theme righteously, I appreciate your astute observance my friend, Aloha! William
Fowler Avatar
October 17, 2020 at 6:20 AM
Captivating picture William. Back to say Congratulations on the win! Linda
Kelii Kekaula Avatar
October 17, 2020 at 12:44 PM
Thank you my dutiful, Linda, know always that you are truly appreciated, Aloha! William
Dutta Avatar
October 16, 2020 at 11:13 PM
I am enchanted. BIG CONGRATS to win TOP. Blessing always.
Kelii Kekaula Avatar
October 16, 2020 at 11:17 PM
Many thanks always, Anisha, for you have a true righteous soul, Aloha! William
Logan Avatar
October 8, 2020 at 5:18 PM
Congratulations on a wonderfully expressed poem, William.
Kelii Kekaula Avatar
October 8, 2020 at 8:11 PM
Thank you, Jenna, and my compliments on your honorable placement, Aloha! William
Fowler Avatar
October 8, 2020 at 6:04 AM
William, this is lovely. You paint vividly. I love the "...pumpkin skies...". Congratulations! Linda
Kelii Kekaula Avatar
October 8, 2020 at 11:03 AM
Thanks, Linda, and Congrats on your 1st Place win, Aloha! William
Mcintosh Avatar
October 8, 2020 at 4:40 AM
William, this is such a beautiful and insightfully delicious read. I so love it. Thank you so much for entering it in the contest and I wish to congratulate you on a top winning entry. Your poem is beautiful and creative and I enjoyed it tremendously. God bless you always and thanks again.
Kelii Kekaula Avatar
October 8, 2020 at 11:02 AM
Thanks, Regina, for this opportunity, blessings, Aloha! William
Fowler Avatar
September 30, 2020 at 3:32 PM
Oh, this is really lovely William. "...gifted gaze of Heaven's garden..." Nice! Linda
Kelii Kekaula Avatar
September 30, 2020 at 3:50 PM
Words right out of my mouth, Linda, you in its midst receiving my praise of thanks, Aloha! William
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