Octobers Here

By mid-October, I can always tell
it’s that sweet time when colors are so bright
that if they had aroma, they would smell
like candy corn or cinnamon and quite
like a persimmon I would like to bite
because the leaves on trees so yummy seem
against blue sky, and in the day’s last gleam.
The many hues are anything but bland.
I drive along in wonder at God’s scheme:
Octobers here appear like Candy Land.

Oct. 26, 2022
For 'A BRIAN STRAND PREMIERE no 1219' Poetry Contest
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George Avatar
November 9, 2022 at 7:39 PM
Yes, October is like candy land ! Beautiful Andrea. Congratulations on your first place win !
Delaney Avatar
November 6, 2022 at 7:26 AM
Gorgeous one Andrea: i felt this woul be a winner
Miller Avatar
November 6, 2022 at 7:19 AM
Congratulations, Andrea, a wonderful poem indeed.
Alex Avatar
November 6, 2022 at 4:19 AM
Great and beautiful writing on October wonders. Congratulations!
Daniel Avatar
November 6, 2022 at 2:23 AM
God's scheme is sure baffling, Andrea, congratulations:)
Gasun Avatar
November 5, 2022 at 9:05 PM
I love October but I might madly in love with it when I'm in your place. Stunningly beautiful dizain my dear friend Andrea. Congratulations on your well-deserved first win! Thanks for sharing. God bless you and your writings. Hugs
Kendrick Avatar
November 5, 2022 at 2:27 PM
Back with congratulations on this being on Sotto's winners' list. Way to go. Sara
Peck Avatar
November 5, 2022 at 10:23 AM
A different idea that works so well! Yumm....candy corn! Loved reading your poem, and congrats on your win!
Poet Avatar
November 5, 2022 at 8:19 AM
Congratulations on winning the contest, Andrea. You have composed such an excellent poem.
Walker Avatar
October 28, 2022 at 2:59 PM
Your imagery is so well interwoven, I can picture, taste and smell your October. Well done.
Kendrick Avatar
October 27, 2022 at 10:31 AM
Yes, I agree. The color of the trees and the nice weather(mostly) are to be enjoyed. Thank you for sharing this contest entry with us that reads like a good contender to me and for stopping by my page. . Way to go. Sara
Delaney Avatar
October 26, 2022 at 7:16 PM
You know you got me with an Autumn poem. Love this form and you have done it wonderfully. I tried it and will again. Love you, SuZ
Rodrigues Avatar
October 26, 2022 at 6:22 PM
So beautiful is the Fall! My favorite time of year!
Hawley Avatar
October 26, 2022 at 1:14 PM
You are right. I am a very avid summer lover, so it took till a few years ago to enjoy the fall colors. I love how you point out that they are a God scheme!
Roper Avatar
October 26, 2022 at 9:02 AM
Great descriptive write. Good luck in the contest. blessings my friend
Hankins Avatar
October 26, 2022 at 8:25 AM
So well-written, this descriptive poem which follows the strict pattern of October.
Buhagiar Avatar
October 26, 2022 at 8:05 AM
Incredible how the scenery changes from one place to another. Here in Malta this year it rained only once and it is still warm.
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