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October, Oh, October Chosen

October, smooth as a vibrant viola, Tantalizing the mind with a rush of color-- Oranges, reds, gold, like colorful balloons Released before winter’s chilling cold, Leaves of rust cover up my dying lawn Ochre, magenta cloaks in fashion Soon trees bared for ice-laden limbs October lets the shivering begin. She ushers in the holiday’s celebrations (Thanksgiving…Christmas, too, the season) With the rustle of the browns and golds Colors ranging over the entire canon, Burnt umber, tans—they are all in fashion October, oh October! Month so chosen. EIGHTH PLACE WINNER written October 4, 2021 especially for "October Poetry" poetry contest sponsored by Regina McIntosh

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Terry Miller

Date: 10/14/2021 6:41:00 AM

Well deserved, Milton, fine writing.

L Milton Hankins
Date: 10/14/2021 11:36:00 AM

Thanks, Terry. I appreciate your affirmation!

Regina Mcintosh

Date: 10/8/2021 11:37:00 AM

Congrats and God bless you always, Love, Gina

L Milton Hankins
Date: 10/8/2021 12:17:00 PM

Thanks so much for your kind response, Gina.

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 10/8/2021 9:09:00 AM

Congratulations on your win. A lovely October story/write. I love Oct and the cooler days. A beautiful time of the year. Have a blessed day with your win...............

L Milton Hankins
Date: 10/8/2021 9:13:00 AM

Thanks much, Paula. It is always a joy to hear from you.

Christuraj Alex

Date: 10/8/2021 6:55:00 AM

Great poetic writing! Beautiful narration! Congratulations!

L Milton Hankins
Date: 10/8/2021 9:17:00 AM

Thanks, Christuraj, you are so kind in your comment.

Beata Agustin

Date: 10/8/2021 5:54:00 AM

Wow! Congrats! Thanks for sharing this, letting me virtually experience October as you revealed it --- since I live in an "autumnless" country. God bless you.

L Milton Hankins
Date: 10/8/2021 9:18:00 AM

Beata, I wish you could experience Autumn, but I wouldn't want it to be a precursor to winter for you. Do you have a winter?

Karen Jones

Date: 10/7/2021 7:41:00 PM

CONGRATULATIONS!

L Milton Hankins
Date: 10/7/2021 8:03:00 PM

Thanks so much, Karen. Good to hear you enjoyed the read.

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 10/6/2021 12:39:00 PM

I really like how you led right into the holiday seasons with autumn "She ushers in the holiday’s celebrations (Thanksgiving…Christmas, too, the season) With the rustle of the browns and golds" Oh yes!

L Milton Hankins
Date: 10/6/2021 12:57:00 PM

Thanks, Caren.

Joanna Daniel

Date: 10/5/2021 2:34:00 AM

Yeah, can feel the beauty in your lines, Milton, never seen Autumn hues in my place, this poem makes it all the more beautiful in my imagination:)

L Milton Hankins
Date: 10/5/2021 7:53:00 AM

Thanks, Jo. I'm assuming you live in the tropics somewhere? I'm glad you can experience it through your imagination with my poem.