Ode To Autumn

Ode to Autumn 

Earth’s sphere of fire bids adieu to me
As dying embers gleam across the sea
In rare hues reflected by autumn trees,
Swirling in motion with October’s breeze.

I feel the joy this season has to share
In golden harvest that the branches bear,
And I am thankful for this blessed year,
For divine abundance I share so dear.

The sun and moon take on a special glow
As thunder clouds move swiftly with the flow.
Yes, autumn coaxes feelings to revive,
Those mem’ries of past seasons still alive.

When autumn spreads her dress of lacey frost
I know, in breathless beauty, I’ll be lost.

6-30-19
Copyright © | Year Posted 2013


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Date: 8/22/2020 11:45:00 PM
I love the picturesque beauty of "Swirling in motion with October’s breeze." The sphere of fire bidding adieu paints the end of summer so poetically. Your ode to Autumn is a delight to the senses, Connie!
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Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 8/23/2020 1:18:00 AM
You are spoiling me with so many comments my friend. Autumn is my favorite season and I look forward to it each year. Thank you my very much. Blessings xxoo
Date: 7/2/2019 10:54:00 AM
You celebrate so well my favorite season, Connie--congrats on your win
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Date: 6/2/2017 9:26:00 AM
So beautifully written Connie,great ending lines.....a fave
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Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 6/2/2017 10:30:00 AM
Thank you so much for the fave Joseph. I am honored you like this poem enough to fave it. Mahalo, Connie : )
Date: 4/15/2017 10:03:00 AM
Beautiful imagery. A stunning read!
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Date: 4/10/2017 5:36:00 PM
...I will happily read this in any season Connie:) You write of Nature as if you are 'one' and it is beautiful. We have cherry blossom trees in bloom along side fall coloured leaves stubborn to give way...so it is fitting your poem is on the feature page for me to discover:) I love your words on nature and the elements... they give wonderful moments of solace that I greatly appreciate. thank you. sending smiles your way:) lynnxxx
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Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 4/12/2017 12:15:00 PM
Thank you very much Lynn. I appreciate your kind words of support. ; )
Date: 1/20/2016 5:58:00 PM
Hello Connie ... enjoyed your ode to autumn sonnet Connie. An autumn bounty and the cooking, preserving, is a great time of the year - Lindsay
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Date: 10/14/2015 9:51:00 PM
Connie, Congratulations on your win **SKAT**
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Date: 10/12/2015 5:14:00 AM
Congrats on a wonderful win Connie!
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Date: 10/10/2015 6:32:00 PM
Beautifully expressed sonnet Connie...congrats to you
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Date: 10/9/2015 7:53:00 PM
connie, this is a truly beautiful sonnet; i especially love that final couplet, very pretty - congrats on your win in heather's contest! :)
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Date: 10/9/2015 6:37:00 PM
Connie, you skillful pen has painted a beautiful picture of the season. Congratulations on your win it was well deserved:-) Alexis 7
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Date: 10/9/2015 2:44:00 PM
What a wonderful tribute to Autumn, Connie. I love your beautiful, well-written Sonnet. Congratulations on your nice win. Hugs, Sandra
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Date: 10/9/2015 1:32:00 PM
Connie, a lovely and well written sonnet.
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Date: 7/2/2014 6:53:00 PM
Ah!!!! this is absolutely gorgeous, Connie. This one goes to my fav's. Just awesome. bfn Lainie
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Date: 3/17/2014 10:23:00 PM
Autumn is my favorite season, and you have wonderfully captured it's beauty within this poem! A lovely write, Connie!...I also have a poem titled, "Ode To Autumn"...Thank you so much for the kind comments. :)
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Date: 12/31/2013 7:08:00 PM
Really beautiful, well put together. take care best wishes. Pete.
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Date: 12/21/2013 11:12:00 AM
Beautiful. Well done. Pete.
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Date: 12/19/2013 1:38:00 AM
Autumn is my favorite season. All the things you mention can be sensed--more than seen, heard, felt--by just sitting quietly and feeling the world slowly going to sleep all around. Magical isn't it? I loved reading this.
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Date: 12/1/2013 5:43:00 AM
Good evening my dear friend Connie. Your poem is very beautiful. i love all the beauty of the autumn season you've shared in your stellar write. Thank you so much for sharing. This is a winner in my book. By the way, i'm so glad to hear from you again. My honor for your visit and your warm congratulatory comments. TYSM! Have a great weekend! love lots and big hugs, Leonora
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Date: 11/19/2013 5:30:00 AM
Connie, I love that "lacey frost" line, actually the whole poem made me smile today :) thank you for sharing this beauty
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Date: 11/12/2013 4:00:00 PM
sheer beauty Connie,, the visual aspect is astounding,, just love this sonnet...
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Date: 11/10/2013 1:10:00 PM
I loved this poem as well as the other two. Especially the two stanzas, "waltzing leaves swirling around, a melange of colors quilting the ground". Please check out my poem , Autumn Child Ralph Sergi
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Date: 11/9/2013 10:39:00 PM
Nice tribute to the season of football and colorful trees! What does Mahalo mean and in what language. Peace & Love Matthew Anish
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Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 11/9/2013 10:56:00 PM
It just means Thank you in Hawaiian. Everyone who lives here says it.
Date: 11/4/2013 4:51:00 PM
I'm glad you commented on my poem Connie, as it gave me a chance to witness this lovely piece. As I read, I could image various scenes of places where I've been around October time. You've penned a gem with this one, James :)
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Date: 11/4/2013 9:54:00 AM
and breathless it is, connie...the lovelliness of a season becomes you... eloquently rendered..:) hugggs
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