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October Sun

The cold autumn mist casts' an eerie glow And patiently I wait for sunrise to show Then through the trees gold rays of light That golden orb now shining bright. The autumnal leaves are now glowing hues Bright shades of yellows, reds and blues Scattered misty shrouds are still around Form moisture on webs and on the ground. This time of the year the sun stays low When sunset comes it hasn't far to go The evening sky became a deep blood red October suns day over it's now going to bed. Written 30th October 2019 October Sun Contest was judged on 30th October 2019. Writing Challenge-December - Any poem NA'd in November 2019 Sponsored by Dear Heart - Wiishkobi Ode.

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Valsa George

Date: 1/25/2022 4:31:00 AM

A lovely scene from nature when the October sun stays low !

Tom Cunningham
Date: 1/25/2022 4:45:00 AM

Thank you very much Valsa, I do love that time of year as we move into autumn. Tom

Constance La France

Date: 12/10/2019 7:11:00 PM

Tom congratulations on your win in my writing challenge with this excellent poem, well done!

Tom Cunningham
Date: 12/11/2019 5:33:00 AM

Thank you Constance, happy you liked it. Thanks too for hosting. Tom

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 11/6/2019 1:44:00 PM

October Sun is a wonderful time of the year, whether it is approaching Winter for yourselves, or Summer for us, it is mild and gentle. The one sighs as it enters a hibernation stage and the other smiles with glee with the thought of warm summer evenings around the braai (barbecue). A beautiful poem Tom! I feel a poem forming in my mind! Blessings, Jennifer. P.S. In our new home - very cute and homely!

Tom Cunningham
Date: 11/7/2019 12:38:00 PM

Thank you Jennifer, sadly October now gone giving way to a wet November. Glad you've moved now, it can be stressful I know. Tom

Lindsay Laurie

Date: 11/3/2019 7:04:00 PM

G'day Tom … wonderfully written Tom. As you would be aware we are having the opposite effect down here - thanks Tom - Lindsay

Tom Cunningham
Date: 11/4/2019 12:26:00 PM

Thanks Lindsey, happy you liked it, hope it doesn't get to hot for you. Tom

Sandra Adams

Date: 10/31/2019 9:11:00 PM

we haven't had much sun this month...lots of clouds and rain but we have been above average with rainfall all year...now i know where to come when i want to see the sun...in your wonderful poem to enjoy the beauty... wonderful penning :)

Tom Cunningham
Date: 11/1/2019 12:34:00 AM

Thanks Sandra, nothing beats those blood red skies in autumn, I know further north in the UK they haven't been so lucky with grey sky and rain. Tom

Timothy Mcguire

Date: 10/30/2019 7:31:00 PM

I like it Tom, the rhyme and the flow, good job

Tom Cunningham
Date: 10/31/2019 2:56:00 AM

Thanks Timothy. Tom

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 10/30/2019 3:15:00 PM

- A beautiful picture you gave with your lines ... the low October sun :) - Wonderfully written, Tom - Best wishes in the contest :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Tom Cunningham
Date: 10/30/2019 7:32:00 PM

Thank you Anne, glad you liked it. Tom

Gershon Wolf

Date: 10/30/2019 1:05:00 PM

Gorgeously penned, Tom. You really nailed the reality of the October sun (in Northern climes) in such a poetic write. Here's to a win in the contest! Smiles, Gershon

Tom Cunningham
Date: 10/30/2019 2:58:00 PM

Thanks Gershon, do love the dry autumn days, haven't been active for a while. Mind wasn't on things. Tom.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 10/30/2019 12:41:00 PM

you did the theme very nicely. I think Line will have a hard time judging this contest!

Tom Cunningham
Date: 10/30/2019 2:55:00 PM

Thanks Andrea, my first one for a while, my mind was elsewhere. Tom.

Paul Callus

Date: 10/30/2019 11:02:00 AM

Both autumnal leaves and sun are appreciated by many, Tom. Pity the day has to come to an end so quickly! Enjoyed your descriptive poem. Regards // paul

Tom Cunningham
Date: 10/30/2019 2:53:00 PM

Thanks very much Paul, have had a lovely spell of autumn weather but rain is forcast. Tom

Winged Warrior

Date: 10/30/2019 10:37:00 AM

Superb writing my friend...great descriptive verse Tommy...all the best my friend...^WW^ :o)

Tom Cunningham
Date: 10/30/2019 2:51:00 PM

Thanks W.W. have only just got back into the swing of it. Tom

Silent One

Date: 10/30/2019 10:27:00 AM

there has been no October sun over here!!! This is the wettest October I have known... but your poem is great.. nice imagery..

Tom Cunningham
Date: 10/30/2019 2:48:00 PM

Oh , we've had plenty sun here, that said rain is coming tomorrow and for the weekend. All good things come to an end.

John Gondolf

Date: 10/30/2019 9:38:00 AM

Nicely written poem, Tom, best of luck in the contest. For me the October Sun is the bandit that stole summer. John

Tom Cunningham
Date: 10/30/2019 9:46:00 AM

Thanks John, I'm now seeing it in a new light lol. Tom

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 10/30/2019 8:48:00 AM

I like the pretty bits of October but could do without the cold.

Tom Cunningham
Date: 10/30/2019 8:54:00 AM

Thanks Richard, I must admit I love autumn but yes the cold we could do without. Tom.

Vijay Pandit

Date: 10/30/2019 8:30:00 AM

Beautiful hues under October Sun..I enjoyed the flow of your lovely poem Tom..a winning poem you wrote.

Tom Cunningham
Date: 10/30/2019 8:37:00 AM

Thanks Vijay, my muse has been awol for a while, had some things going on, all good now. Tom